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Ayden-Grifton Coach Paul Cornwell resigns

Coach Cornwell has led Ayden-Grifton football since 2005 with a record of 132-65 as the Chargers head coach. He has won six conference championships and took AGHS to the playoffs 15 straight years. Cornwell has been known for service to the communities of Ayden and Grifton over the years. Cornwell’s list of accomplishments far exceeds those mentioned above.

2019 Neuse News All-Area Football: Chargers' Webb, Hawks' Collins notch top awards

A record-setting turnaround, two state runner-up performances, a career-ending injury and many more storylines punctuated the 2019 high school football season. Winless a year ago, North Lenoir posted a program-best eight victories and returned to the playoffs with second-year head coach Jim Collins. Parrott Academy and Bethel Christian Academy each fell in their respective N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I and II 8-man football championship games. Michael Webb overcame a concussion to help lead Ayden-Grifton to its 19th consecutive postseason berth.