Just one of three area schools with a new head coach, all within the Carolina Coast Conference. Steve Brooks Laney High School Football

Nearly half the coaches in the conference are new this year. Going to be interesting to see how that shifts the balance of power in the Cape Fear. New Hanover Athletics

Three straight days of inside looks involving teams with a new leader on the sidelines.

Going to be at a lot of their home games this year.

Small on paper, big on their desire to win. WBHS Trojans

An easy candidate for the area's most improved team this season. South Brunswick Football

They're going for a lot more W's than the ones that can be found in their name. WolfPackAthletics

Great competition coming in the SEC.

Vikings back to work.

One win away from getting that much coveted first win.

Their 13 seniors vastly surpass the six they had a year ago. Big time boost.

Not many teams have the resume East Bladen does this century.

The penultimate Pigskin Preview...

These preseason looks for all of our area football teams are now complete. Now... I can take a nap.

A bit of soccer to distract us from the football that's about to hit us.

Can it please be Friday already? 🏈

The resume speaks for itself. Looks like the Seahawks got a good one. UNCW Volleyball

Most points among winners in the Carolina Coast.

Glad to introduce our new cohost to the program! A much smoother experience as we wrap up our second week.

I worked 12 hours on a holiday to cover this. You only do that if you love covering local sports. The Wilmington community makes that very easy.