29th Annual Event
Future Chargers Golf Tournament
Friday, June 5th at Riverbend Golf Course in Shelby, NC.
Register or SponsorTradition built on winning.
Envy The Past. Fear The Future.
This is Charger Football. Seven time state champions. Where Friday night feels bigger than the clock. The Chargers are built on impact, pride, and the expectation that when the lights come on, Charger Nation will see a team ready to hit, drive, and finish.
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Support the Program
Fueling the Future of Charger Football
The tournament, sponsorships, nutrition program, and community all connect to one purpose: supporting the players on and off the field.
Nutrition Program
Fuel Zone Support
Donations help provide drinks, snacks, meals, pre-workout fuel, and recovery support for Charger players.
Sponsorships
Green, Silver, Donor, and Player Options
Sponsor paths include tournament signage, social media acknowledgement, video board recognition, PA mentions, and keepsake banner options.
Sponsor Spotlight
Supporting the Future Chargers Golf Tournament
Sponsorship support helps make the annual golf tournament possible while raising funds for Crest Football, player resources, and the continued growth of Charger Nation.
Banner Fundraiser
$100 Player and Cheerleader Banners
Order a player, cheerleader, sport, or band banner to support the Charger Football Nutrition Program and recognize the athletes who represent Crest.
Community Support
Local Support That Fuels the Program
Local sponsors, families, and supporters help provide meals, nutrition support, equipment help, and program resources so Crest players can prepare, recover, and compete together.
Team Fellowship
More than a meal
These meals give players time to recharge, connect with teammates, and feel the support behind them. It fits the same mission as the nutrition program: take care of the athletes so they can perform, recover, and grow together.
Community Sponsors
Backed by local support
Katie Bradley Real Estate Team
Featured as the title sponsor for the 29th Annual Future Chargers Golf Tournament.
Local Sponsor
Southern Gem Nursery Inc.
Wholesale nursery in Shelby, NC. Growing Since 1989.
Support Partner
The Avalib Care Cart
Care With Purpose.
2026 Season
Crest Football Schedule
The road is set. Every week is another chance to show up, compete, and represent Charger Pride. Come out, pack the stands, and support the players as they take on the 2026 season.
Home games bring the energy. Away games prove the energy travels.
#ChargerPride
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Stadium Update
Scoreboard Before and After
A look at the scoreboard update at Sid Bryson Stadium.
About the Program
Not just a team. A standard.
Crest High School football stands for physical football, hard practice, and big expectations. The Chargers carry one of the strongest football traditions in North Carolina, and that reputation was built one snap, one playoff run, and one championship at a time.
Green and gold in Shelby means something. It means effort. It means pressure. It means your opponent knows this will be a long night before the ball is even kicked off.
Mascot
Charger
Colors
Green and Gold
Home
Shelby, North Carolina
Identity
Fast. Physical. Relentless.
Program Snapshot
- School: Crest High School
- Mascot: Charger
- Colors: Green and Gold
- Location: Shelby, NC
- Address: 800 Old Boiling Springs Rd, Shelby, NC 28152
- Home Field: Sid Bryson Stadium
- Mindset: Win the line. Win the fourth quarter. Win the night.
Countdown to Friday Night
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We're Chargers We're Better.
History
Championship standard across eras
Crest football has stacked title seasons across decades. This is not a one-year flash. This is a program with weight behind the name.
Setting the standard
Crest planted its flag as a championship-level program and showed the state what Charger football looked like.
Back again
Another title proved the standard was real. Crest was not chasing relevance. Crest was setting it.
Power football, playoff finish
Crest rose again and added another championship to the wall.
Back-to-back champions
One of the strongest stretches in program history. Crest stayed on top.
Another title for The Chargers
Crest won the 3A state championship and reminded everyone the Chargers still knew how to finish.
Perfect season
An unbeaten title run. No debate. No doubts. Just dominance.
Back on top again
Crest beat Hunt 31-14 for another state championship and added a seventh title to the legacy.
Program History
Championship Runs and Deep Playoff Finishes
Crest football is built on consistency. Championships, title runs, and deep playoff pushes define the program across decades.
| Season | League | Result | Head Coach |
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| 2025 | NCHSAA | 5A State Champions | Greg Lloyd |
| 2015 | NCHSAA | 3AA State Champions | Will Clark |
| 2014 | NCHSAA | 3A State Champions | Mark Barnes |
| 2013 | NCHSAA | 3AA Runner-Up | Mark Barnes |
| 2011 | NCHSAA | 3AA Runner-Up | Mark Barnes |
| 2010 | NCHSAA | 3AA Runner-Up | Mark Barnes |
| 2004 | NCHSAA | 3AA State Champions | Roy Kirby |
| 2003 | NCHSAA | 3AA State Champions | Roy Kirby |
| 2001 | NCHSAA | 3A Runner-Up | Roy Kirby |
| 1997 | NCHSAA | 4A West Regional Finals | Roy Kirby |
| 1996 | NCHSAA | 4A State Champions | Mike Stewart |
| 1995 | NCHSAA | 4A West Regional Finals | Mike Stewart |
| 1994 | NCHSAA | 4A State Champions | Mike Stewart |
Legends and Leaders
Names that built the program
Crest football is built by players and led by coaches who set the standard. These names represent the foundation of Charger football.
Brandon Spikes
Linebacker
One of the most physical players to come through Crest. Florida standout and NFL linebacker.
Jonathan Bullard
Defensive Lineman
Elite defensive lineman who became a major recruit, played at Florida, and reached the NFL.
Tre Harbison
Running Back
Explosive playmaker who carried Crest production into college and the pros.
Sid Bryson
Program Legacy
The name behind Sid Bryson Stadium. A central part of Crest football identity.
Andy Foster
Voice of the Chargers
Longtime presence around Crest football coverage and community support.
Greg Lloyd
Head Coach • State Champion
Led Crest to the 2025 state championship and continues the winning standard.
Mark Barnes
Head Coach • State Champion
Led Crest to multiple deep playoff runs and a state championship. Helped define a dominant era.
Roy Kirby
Head Coach • 2x State Champion
Led Crest to back-to-back state championships in 2003 and 2004. One of the most successful coaching runs in program history.
Mike Stewart
Head Coach • 2x State Champion
Led Crest to state championships in 1994 and 1996. Helped establish the program as a powerhouse.
Charger Legacy
NFL Talent
Crest football has built a tradition of athletes who carried Charger pride beyond Friday nights. This section highlights former Chargers connected to the college and professional level.
From Crest to the Next Level
These names represent the standard built in Boiling Springs: toughness, discipline, leadership, and pride in the green and gold.
Brandon Spikes
Linebacker • Florida Gators
New England Patriots • Buffalo BillsJonathan Bullard
Defensive Line • Florida Gators
Chicago Bears • Arizona Cardinals • Seattle Seahawks • Atlanta Falcons • Minnesota Vikings • New Orleans Saints • Dallas CowboysChris Coleman
Wide Receiver • NC State
Tennessee Titans • Green Bay Packers • Amsterdam Admirals • Orlando Predators • Montreal AlouettesShamar Finney
Linebacker • Penn State
Crest High School • Penn State Nittany LionsJalin Moore
Running Back • Appalachian State
New York JetsTre Harbison
Running Back • Northern Illinois • Charlotte
Cleveland BrownsCharlie Harbison
Defensive Back • Gardner-Webb • Coach
Buffalo Bills • Boston/New Orleans Breakers • Arizona Cardinals CoachView the History
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The Standard Everyone Chases
This is the kind of football that shakes the state.
Everyone brings their best. That has never been enough by itself.
Every opponent prepares for this one differently. Has this team circled. The attention, the energy, the preparation. It comes with the territory.
Crest football is built for packed stands, loud bands, hard hits, and the kind of pressure that makes weak teams fold.
When the Chargers are rolling, every snap is felt. Every stop shifts the game. Every touchdown takes over the field. That is what Crest football looks like.
Game Night Mindset
- Take the field angry
- Own the trenches
- Make every hit count
- Break their rhythm
- Leave no doubt by the fourth quarter
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