High School Sports

PHOTOS: Queen City Senior Bowl at Olympic High School on Saturday

By Langston Wertz Jr.
Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer

The West team beat the East, 25-20, at the annual Queen City Senior Bowl at Olympic High School.

The game features senior high school football players from the greater Charlotte region. A portion of the gate goes to help the Metro School of Charlotte, which serves more than 250 cognitively disabled students ranging in age from 3 to 22.

PHOTOS: The Queen City Senior Bowl

Chambers QB Zyon Hailey (1) runs onto the field prior to the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Chambers QB Zyon Hailey (1) runs onto the field prior to the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
Mallard Creek LB Askia Mustafa (10) and Mallard Creek LB Deuce Miggett (32) celebrate a fourth down stop against the West Team in the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Mallard Creek LB Askia Mustafa (center) and Mallard Creek LB Deuce Miggett (eft) celebrate a fourth down stop against the West Team in the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
Crest WR Michael Edwards (2) flashes the W for his West Team prior to the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Crest WR Michael Edwards (2) warms up with the West Team prior to the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl Saturday, December 20 at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
Sun Valley QB Noah Lineberry (16) warms up prior to the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Sun Valley QB Noah Lineberry (16) warms up prior to the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
Palisades High School and West Team Head Coach Jonathan Simmons gets his team ready prior to the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Palisades High School and West Team head coach Jonathan Simmons gives instructions before the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
Independence RB Jayden Jones (2) carries the ball in the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Independence High running back Jayden Jones (2) looks for running room during the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
Weddington WR Jonathan Manley (11) celebrates his touchdown catch against the West Team in the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Weddington WR Jonathan Manley (11) celebrates a touchdown catch against the West Team in the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
East Mecklenburg ATH James Bailey (6) gets ready for the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
East Mecklenburg High star James Bailey (6) gets ready for the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
Hough DB Jason Wilkerson (11) runs back his second interception of the day to give the East Team the lead in the second half of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Hough DB Jason Wilkerson (11) runs back his second interception of the day to give the East Team the lead in the second half of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
The Queen City Senior Bowl players celebrate a fantastic showcase at Olympic High School with the West Team winning 25-20 over the East Team.
The Queen City Senior Bowl players celebrate a fantastic showcase at Olympic High School with the West Team winning 25-20 over the East Team. Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
Maiden ATH Shannon Wingate (2) carries the ball and tries to avoid a tackle in the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Maiden High’s Shannon Wingate (2) tries to avoid a tackle in the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
West Charlotte WR Rakim Finch (0) poses with their family prior to the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
West Charlotte WR Rakim Finch (0) shown with his family prior to the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School on Saturday, December 20, 2025 Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
Myers Park DB Jonathan Hines (5) snatches an interception out of the air to stop the two-point conversion for the East Team in the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Myers Park DB Jonathan Hines (5) makes an interception out of the air to stop the two-point conversion attempt by the East Team in the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko For to the Observer
Monroe WR Bryson Simpkins (4) celebrates his high-pointing touchdown in the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Monroe WR Bryson Simpkins (4) celebrates after a touchdown in the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School Saturday, December 20, 2025 Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
West Mecklenburg DB Marcus Myers (24) celebrates on the track with their family prior to the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
West Mecklenburg DB Marcus Myers (24) celebrates on the track with his family prior to the start of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School on Saturday, December 20, 2025 Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
Butler DB Elijah Sellers (23) celebrates his interception during the second half of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Butler DB Elijah Sellers (23) celebrates his interception during the second half of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko Special to The Observer
Hough DB Jason Wilkerson (11) celebrates after his pick-six during the second half of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School.
Hough DB Jason Wilkerson (center) celebrates with teammates after his interception return for a touchdown during the second half of the Queen City Senior Bowl hosted at Olympic High School. Matthew Laczko For to the Observer
The Queen City Senior Bowl players celebrate a fantastic showcase at Olympic High School with the West Team winning 25-20 over the East Team.
The Queen City Senior Bowl featured high school seniors from around the Charlotte Metro area Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Olympic High School. The West Team won 25-20 over the East. Matthew Laczko For to the Observer

This story was originally published December 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM.

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