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A series of rainstorms and lightning forced postponements and rescheduling of early-season matchups, affecting teams such as Laney, New Hanover and Ashley.
The Ashley Eagles rallied from a 12-0 deficit to defeat Sanderson 16-12, with key plays from R.J. Tindall and Michael Miller Jr. marking a promising start under head coach Adam Purzitza.
As August practice sessions roll out, top prospects like Jaxon Dollar and Rashad Streets draw attention, while eight state championships and a surge of new coaches set the stage for a dynamic season.
After a distinguished tenure at Hoggard, Adam Purzitza steps into the Ashley football head‑coach role, bringing 15 years of local experience and a championship pedigree.
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.