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Predictions point to Hendersonville reclaiming a conference crown, Mitchell breaking a long‑standing rivalry drought, and Owen poised for a surprise, driven by emerging stars such as Ervine Rodriguez and Styler Blackwell.
The Western North Carolina high school football season is approaching, featuring ten marquee nonconference games that promise early drama and lasting implications.
A preview of the top returning senior football players in Western North Carolina ahead of the 2026 season.
The Citizen Times has published its list of the ten leading Western North Carolina high school quarterbacks for the 2026 NCHSAA football season, inviting fans to vote for the Ingles WNC preseason quarterback of the year before the June 4 noon deadline.
The Citizen Times and Times-News unveil their top 10 quarterback rankings for the upcoming 2026 Western North Carolina high school football season, highlighting players who combined statistical dominance with leadership that shaped their teams’ fortunes.