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Cleveland (NC) football hires new head coach

IMG_8358by: Andy Villamarzo03/12/26Andy_Villamarzo

One of North Carolina’s high school football teams has decided on who they will have lead their program for the 2026 season.

According to an announcement by the Cleveland High School (NC) football team via X, formerly known as Twitter, the Rams have tabbed Codi Vick as their next head football coach.

Cleveland HS is proud to announce Codi Vick as our next Head FB Coach. With a championship vision centered on a relentless pursuit of excellence, Coach Vick is committed to upholding our storied tradition while leading our student-athletes to the next level.

Vick takes over for Scott Riley, who spent the last 12 seasons as the head coach at Cleveland, compiling an overall record of 130-27 and leading the Rams to the postseason on an annual basis. When it comes to consistency, there wasn’t many in the Tar Heel State like Riley during his time at Cleveland.

Cleveland ended the last season with a 10-2 record, reaching the third round of the NCHSAA Class 7A playoffs and finished as the state’s No. 11th ranked team, according to the final North Carolina 2025 High School Football Massey Rankings.

More about Swain County Hough High School

Swain County High School, located in Bryson City, North Carolina, is a public high school serving grades 9 through 12. Established in 1950, it is the sole high school in the Swain County School System, catering to all areas of the county except for portions in the Eastern Cherokee Reservation. The school’s mascot is the Maroon Devils, and its colors are maroon and white. The school’s motto is “Our best and then some.”

How to Follow North Carolina High School Football

For North Carolina high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Tar Heel State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across the state of North Carolina.