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Talking Preps OT: Gibbons’ Steven Wright talks Chambers rematch, being Billy Graham’s grandson

He’s married to Billy Graham’s granddaughter. He’s the coach of the reigning N.C. 4A state champions, and his team has the biggest game in North Carolina -- outside of North Carolina -- in Week 1 of the high school football season.

Cardinal Gibbons coach Steven Wright in on Talking Preps OT, our long form interview show, to talk about Saturday’s Chambers’ game in Rock HIll, building a powerhouse and whether or not Wake County-area football can match up with Charlotte.

Watch the show right here, at 8 p.m., or on The Charlotte Observer’s Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages. It is also available on the News & Observer’s Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

This story was originally published August 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM.

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