https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315634061.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3b00091d-bb17-4b98-9e28-37e5db64a731/2_th.jpg Jacob Andrews: Garinger football ‘isn’t a pushover’ anymore as program builds momentum Jacob Andrews has seen the coaching carousel at Garinger, but he isn’t going anywhere. After snapping the years-long losing streak last year, Jacob says the energy at Garinger has shifted. The school is excited, the players are hunting for college offers, and the Wildcats are ready to "make something happen" in 2026. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315634061.html/video-embed 87 2026-05-05T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315633601.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a29a04bd-ab6f-4acd-87c3-d5217874ccc2/1_th.jpg Garinger coach Jupiter Wilson returns for Year 2, promising Wildcats will “shock” people again Jupiter Wilson returns for a second season as Garinger High's head football coach. He says that spring workouts show real momentum: with larger numbers, the same coaching staff, and a belief that the Wildcats can compete this fall. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315633601.html/video-embed 92 2026-05-05T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315627832.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8d5530fe-326f-440a-b32a-c1b3534088a2/1_th.jpg Meet Eva Flowe, service journalism reporter for The Charlotte Observer Eva Flowe is a North Carolina service journalist bringing experience from Durham to the Charlotte area. She is focusing on healthcare and local news for readers. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315627832.html/video-embed 40 2026-05-04T16:26:21Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315634108.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e2038471-d68a-4986-a292-e116590b382d/1_th.jpg Jaron “Ricky” Lorick says Garinger football is ‘on the up’ after disciplined turnaround Ricky thinks last season’s record didn’t tell the whole story — Garinger competed, scored more than it has in years, and now expects wins as faith and discipline take hold. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315634108.html/video-embed 107 2026-05-05T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315588911.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/931148f6-a948-447f-8fc7-1785db5b035d/1_th.jpg WATCH: Providence High lineman Cory Cunningham drawing heavy attention College coaches are hot in pursuit of Providence High sophomore offensive lineman Cory Cunningham, who didn't play football until weeks before his freshman year began. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315588911.html/video-embed 33 2026-05-04T09:00:00Z no