The Cannon Cougars are only two seasons removed from their first ever state championship, and a conference championship the year after. As they prepare for a conference promotion, their past success is the last thing on their mind.
The current upperclassmen want to emulate the leaders that took them so far last season, as they know they wont take anyone by surprise this season.
This offseason, Coach Drew Witman and his senior class will utilize a love tough mentality, leaning on leadership to lead the Bucs' to the postseason and he believes there is no better time to do so.
Last season, the Knights of Charlotte Christian lost to their up the road rivals, Providence Day, in the North Carolina Independent Schools state finals. That loss has motivated them all offseason and are the driving force as they get ready for 2023.
If you look on the back of the shirts during practice, you will see one of two things printed; "Family" and "Hard Work Works". Head Coach Chad Grier attributes his two titles in his first three seasons to these two philosophies.