CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's late September, school is well in session, and that means it's still high school football season in the Carolinas! Welcome to week six of Friday Night Frenzy on WCNC Charlotte!
Each week, the WCNC Sports team gets an up-close look at hometown teams in the area, getting the best hits and highlights for you to enjoy. We feature the players you know and love and support, along with the coaches leading them each season!
Who will add another tally to the W column this week?
Game of the Week: Hough vs. Chambers
On a windy night in Cornelius, Huskies kicker Nolan Hauser extended his national record for made field goals in a career with four more, now bringing his total to 61.
That included a career-long, 53-yard field goal.
The Huskies defense stepped up with a first-half touchdown, and a stop on a big two-point try by the Cougars, as Hough holds on for a big win.
FINAL SCORE
Hough - 19
Chambers - 13
Independence vs. Charlotte Catholic
After a scoreless first quarter, Catholic got clever and put it in the hands of Hugh O'Brien who raced into the endzone for a 7-0 Cougars lead.
But towards the end of the second quarter, Independence answered on a long TD run by Jayden Jones to tie things up.
Catholic was looking for a halftime advantage and needed a big play with under a minute left. QB Charlie Smith knew where to find it, as he zipped a pass to Notre Dame-bound TE Jack Larsen, who did the rest taking it 39 yards deep into Patriots territory.
Catholic would kick a field goal to secure a 10-7 halftime lead.
But Independence scored 24 unanswered points and clamped down on defense in the final two quarters to win convincingly.
FINAL SCORE
Independence - 31
Charlotte Catholic - 10
Weddington vs. Dutch Fork
Down 14-0 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, Weddington coach Andy Capone dialed up a big play.
QB Tyler Budge received the ball back on a flea flicker, then aired it out down field to Keenan Jackson for a long touchdown.
Weddington grabbed a big win on the road.
FINAL SCORE
Weddington - 17
Dutch Fork - 14
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