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Duke Howell, a seasoned coach with deep roots in Union County, has moved to Myers Park High School. His son Sam, a Dallas Cowboys quarterback, adds family lore to a team brimming with senior linemen and a determined quarterback.
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.
The 2026 Greater Charlotte 7A/8A Conference preview highlights Hough’s championship pedigree, new leadership at Myers Park, and key returning players across the region.
Duke Howell, father of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Sam Howell, has been hired as head coach at Myers Park High School in Charlotte. The move follows his previous tenure at Cuthbertson High School and comes as Sam prepares for his fifth NFL season, competing for a backup spot behind Dak Prescott.
Former Cuthbertson coach Duke Howell succeeds Chris James as Myers Park High School's head football coach, bringing his family's football pedigree and a winning mindset to one of the Southeast's most competitive regions.