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Lake Norman faces Sun Valley in 2026 football season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Lake Norman faces Sun Valley in 2026 football season opener
Summary

Lake Norman High School opens its 2026 football season against Sun Valley High School at 7 p.m. EDT on Thursday at Spartan Stadium in Monroe, North Carolina. Tennessee quarterback commit Kaden Craft, a four-star prospect from Lake Norman, will be a player to watch. The game will be broadcast on the NFHS Network, with live streaming available for subscribers. This marks the Wildcats' first game of the season after a summer of preparation and training.

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  • •Lake Norman opens its season against Sun Valley on August 20, 2026.
  • •Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT at Spartan Stadium.
  • •Kaden Craft, a Tennessee commit, is set to play.
  • •The game will be available on the NFHS Network for streaming.
  • •This is the first matchup of the year for both teams.
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