Tom Knotts, who coached at Harding, West Charlotte and Independence, among other schools, is the coach of an era. Knotts has won 15 NC and SC state championships.
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Five-star quarterback DJ Lagway (Willis, TX), set to begin his career with the Florida Gators next week, has been named the 2023 Gatorade National Player of the Year for football. He is the third Florida signee to earn one of high school football's highest honors, joining John Brantley (2006-07) and Emmitt Smith (1986-87). Lagway (6-foot-2,