Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Hoggard High School across Football, Soccer, Basketball.
Coraey Houser, a 32‑year‑old Wilmington native, has been named head football coach at Laney High School, promising to rebuild a program that hasn’t won a conference title since 2001 and to bring back a culture of toughness and community connection.
A look at the standout wide receivers from Wilmington’s top high schools who are expected to dominate the 2026 season with impressive statistics and game‑changing performances.
In a nail‑biting finale, Dionte Neal sank a 3‑point shot at the buzzer to lift the West All‑Stars past the East, extending the West’s series lead to 40‑37.
MVP Fernando Hernandez’s two goals power the West to a 3‑1 win over the East, ending their unbeaten streak at Truist Point Stadium
The countdown to the 2026 North Carolina high school football season is now measured in just over a month, with the first games set to kick off in early September. Across the Wilmington corridor, anticipation is building as teams finalize preparations and fans mark their calendars.
In a rain‑laden showdown, Myers Park’s girls soccer squad captured the 8A West regional crown, setting the stage for a state title clash with Hoggard.