With March Madness about to be underway, how about a little Ram Madness? Any news and updates does the 2024 season can be posted here.

With the likes of Kendre, Diontae, J9, Jones and Cobb returning, the Rams are poised for a repeat. We also have 4 of 5 OL coming back. We are also losing some valuable veterans at key positions. J9 should be starting QB with plenty of aforementioned talent at the skill positions. Defense should also be strong with a good returning core of guys.

Any news floating around about incoming freshmen and transfers? Reidsville is in a very beneficial situation with scouts everywhere coming to see the Rams!

Go Rams!

Congratulations to Hickory’s QB in Brady Stober on his commitment to Samford University in Birmingham Alabama.

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6/22 at 7pm

Any of you old timers gonna go relive your glory years?

Chip Watts will now be the AD and Assistant Principal at East Burke. He was at Newton Conover HS

Multiple schools this yr are getting turf ! Western NC is becoming turf heavy

Starmount , Forbush, Wilkes Central, East Wilkes , West Wilkes , North Wilkes , East Surry , Surry Central and North Surry and Alexander Central

Looks like Elkin is only one in that area that isn’t getting turf and also Stokes co isn’t either but I’m sure that may come sooner or later

This is Conference that gets overlooked. This should be a fun Conference to follow in 2024. This in no order below.

1. Hickory 3A State Champions. They have alot returning in 2024 including their QB that started Varsity when he was a Freshmen

2. East Lincoln won the State Title 2022. They have alot returning in 2024.

3. Statesville has a lot returning and should be very competive in the Conference.

4. North Lincoln they are loaded with players returning.

5. West Iredell might have something to say about this in 2024. They have a few good skill players returning.

6. ST Stephens don't know much about what they will have in 2024

7. Fred T Foard they should end their long losing streak in 2024

8. North Iredell they do have a QB thats quick and very athletic.

Any other thoughts?

I’d like everyone that would to please say a prayer for Cuttler Adams from Robbinsville. He is currently in Mission Hospital and is very sick. I don’t know all the details but I do know that he is in need of prayers and I know the Lord can take care of him and help him. Please lift him up in your prayers tonight.

Tarboro is looking for one more Varsity team (JV Team is welcome also) for the Tarboro Jamboree Friday, August 16th, 2024 at 6pm.

Varsity Teams
1. Greenville Rose
2. Enloe
3. Person High
4. North Pitt
5. Northampton
6. Wilson Prep
7. Tarboro

JV Teams
1. Rose (Freshmen Team)
2. Rose (JV Team)
3. Person High
4. North Pitt
5. Tarboro

Please contact Coach Jeff Craddock jcraddock@ecps.us or 252-883-3404, Coach Harding aharding@ecps.us or 812-345-4567, Coach Babb rbabb@ecps.us or 252-955-6718

I will be posting high school football profiles on this forum.

To add a team, please send an email to gatarams@yahoo.com!!

R-S Central Appoints New Head Football Coach (Press Release)

Rutherfordton, NC - R-S Central High School Principal Phil Rogers and Athletic Director Sam Hooper have named Mr. Jim Ryan as the new head football coach. Coach Ryan comes to R-S Central with a sound football coaching pedigree. Most recently, Coach Ryan served as an assistant at R-S Middle School from 2021 to the present.

Prior to his stint at R-S Middle, Coach Ryan served as the offensive coordinator at Hononegah High School in Rockton, IL from 2016 - 2020. Additionally, he excelled for a number of years coaching at both Belvidere High School and Belvidere North High School in Belvidere, IL. In fact, his coaching experience stretches back to his time serving as a football manager at Arizona State University.

In all, Coach Ryan brings 22 years of coaching experience to R-S Central. He believes that a good football program is rooted in consistency, tradition, and grit - each qualities he plans to promote. His resume boasts Coach of the Year honors, broken records, undefeated seasons, and most importantly, student athletes that found success in the classroom and on the football field.

Coach Ryan holds a Master of School Administration, from National Louis University, and a Bachelor of Science from Northern Illinois University. He is set to begin his new responsibilities, at R-S Central, later this spring. Coach Ryan is married to his wife, Julia. They have two children, Jake and Emma. The R-S Central faculty and staff look forward to partnering with Coach Ryan, his assistants, and the community as we move into a new phase of Hilltoppers football next season.


R-S Central High School

Forest Hills class of 2025 and Rivals 4 Star Receiver officially commits to North Carolina State. Jer'el was being recruited heavily by a lot of teams but made his decision after an official visit to N.C. State over the weekend. Congratulations Jer'el!!

Enjoy this interview with Erwin Coach Rodney Pruett!

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For taking all the drama out of 4a Football Make the rings

I hope many NC athletes lace up those cleats and hit the field this season for some great high school football.

Let me tell you a story about this Texas high school football Championships that I just watched. The stands were packed, the energy was high, and the teams were ready to battle it out on the field.

One thing I thought about as I watched it is that success is not about doing one thing perfectly, it's about finding the balance between different elements and excelling in all of them." As I watched this championships, one thing became crystal clear - running can get you there, but passing will keep you competitive enough to win. It's all about having a well-rounded offense and being adaptable to any situation. As the great Vince Lombardi once said, "The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have." Let's go out there and chase excellence together! We can all take this lesson beyond the field and apply it to our lives. Balance is key.

As a parent, it breaks my heart to see my child's dreams and hard work being controlled by archaic laws in North Carolina. How is it fair that parents are denied the right to decide if their child can participate in the NIL process? This is a blatant disregard for their future and autonomy. It's time for NC to catch up with the rest of the country and give our kids the opportunity they deserve.

Bryce Baker had a stellar performance at the final of the elite 11 all positive feedback. Should be a 4 star when the update to the rankings come out!

If you have any thoughts pro or con to portal transfers (recruiting), go to today's Charlotte Observer and read about Reidsville's MaxPrep Athlete of the Year Kendre Harrison applying to attend Charlotte's private Providence Day High School.

I believe they have over 1600 students at WCHS. Why are they not 4A? Don’t they fall right in the middle of the 4A numbers? Just curious after seeing them going back and forth with Independence High today!

Is Southlake gaining a advantage as they have reportedly gotten handful of East Lincoln guys and A Bandys player to come to their program and these guys are starters or have varsity experience

Southlake has been a team that has struggled in last few years with 3 wins total or so - Do u think they are using NIL $ to attract players ?

In 2023 they were good on offense, but not too good on defense and low on numbers. What will they have in 2024? Any thoughts?

Check out the interview with North Buncombe High School Head Football Coach David Hines

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8/23 vs S. Meck
8/30 @ Northern Durham
9/6 vs Providence Day
9/13 @ Crest
9/20 vs Providence
9/27 @ Independence
10/4 vs Rocky River
10/11 vs Garinger
10/18 @ Butler
10/25 @ E. Meck

One intriguing matchup that stands out is Charlotte Catholic at Crest. Any thoughts on the season for CC.

8/23 @ TC Roberson
8/30 @ Avery Co
9/6 vs Maiden
9/13 vs AC Reynolds
9/20 vs N. Davidson
10/4 @ South Caldwell
10/11 @ Alexander Central
10/18 vs Hibriten
10/25 vs Freedom
11/1 @ Ashe Co

Last year Watauga went 12-1. Any thoughts about this season with Watauga

8/23 @ N. Davidson
8/30 vs Walkertown
9/6 @ East Rowan
9/13 vs Person
9/20 @ Thomasville
9/27 vs W. Davidson
10/4 @ S. Davidson
10/11 vs E. Davidson
10/18 vs Lexington
11/1 @ N. Rowan

Salisbury lost lot of key pieces but will return a good RB…Jamal Rule
With a weak schedule I think they have a chance of winning conference unless someone like Thomasville can pull out the win. Last year Salisbury only won 12-6 over Thomasville. So it will be an interesting season to see how this conference turns out.