Hough vs. South Mecklenburg: Watch North Carolina high school football clash live from Charlotte (10/16/2026)

North Carolina native Evan Pryor of William Amos Hough High School pictured in 2020.If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.The nationally-ranked Hough Huskies will put their 21-game winning streak on the line Friday night when they travel to face South Mecklenburg in an NCHSAA Greater Charlotte 7A/8A conference matchup at 7 p.m.The Huskies (7-0, 2-0) have been dominant on both sides of the ball this season, outscoring opponents 72-0 in their latest victory over Garinger while pitching their third consecutive shutout. Hough’s defense has been suffocating through seven games, allowing just 33 total points all season as the program looks to defend its first-ever state championship from 2025.• Watch: Hough broadcast• Watch: South Mecklenburg broadcastSenior quarterback Ethan Royal, a Marshall commit, returns to lead the Huskies’ high-powered offense after orchestrating last season’s perfect 14-0 run to the Class 8A state title. Royal earned state championship MVP honors in 2025 after throwing for 2,272 yards and 29 touchdowns, and he has been equally impressive this fall as Hough has rolled through its schedule.The Sabres (3-4, 2-0) enter Friday’s contest riding a two-game winning streak after an open week, having defeated West Mecklenburg 45-34 and Hopewell 48-25 to open conference play. Sophomore quarterback Greyson Dwight has thrown for 959 yards and seven touchdowns, while junior running back Nayven Egbert has been a workhorse with 136 carries for 817 yards and 11 touchdowns. South Mecklenburg will need both playmakers at their best to slow down a Hough team that defeated the Sabres 42-10 last October during its championship run.Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, October 16 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.Can’t catch the games live? Click the ON DEMAND tab to watch replays of NCHSAA football games any time and anywhere.Watch four games all at once. Your two favorite athletes playing at the same time? Multiple games you don’t want to miss? The multiviewer on NFHS Network lets you watch up to four live games on one screen.North Carolina high school football on NFHS NetworkWatch high school sports anywhere from wherever you are, and save 50% with an annual subscription.Watch nowHow to watch Hough vs. South Mecklenburg football livestreamWhat: Nationally-ranked Hough brings 21-game win streak into showdown in CharlotteWhen: Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, October 16Where: South Mecklenburg High School | Charlotte, North CarolinaWatch: Watch Hough vs. South Mecklenburg live on the NFHS NetworkNorth Carolina native Jahvaree Ritzie of Glenn High School in 2020.Check out Thursday’s scores from Week 9 of Alabama high school football actionHuntsville rallies past Bob Jones in Class 6A, Region 4 victoryNo. 3 Vigor makes a statement with dominating win over No. 1 WilliamsonWenonah dominates ground game on both sides to knock off Shades Valley Auburn Tigers targeting what they hope will be their version of Julio Jones; See updated Best in Bama rankingsCorey Sheldon has been involved in high school sports coverage since 1998, when he began working in The Oregonian (Portland) newsroom. He was part of a large nighttime crew that fielded faxes and phone calls...