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title: "Garinger vs. South Mecklenburg — Football Game Day — Charlotte, NC — Oct 23, 2026"
url: https://www.herecharlotte.com/2026/10/18/garinger-vs-south-mecklenburg-football-2026-10-23/
date: 2026-10-18T08:43:45-04:00
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categories: ["Game Day"]
site: "HERE Charlotte"
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---

# Garinger vs. South Mecklenburg — Football Game Day — Charlotte, NC — Oct 23, 2026

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  PRE-GAME
  HIGH SCHOOL · Charlotte, NC · 7:00 PM · Friday, October 23, 2026 
  
    
      Garinger
      Away
      —
    
    
      vs
    
    
      South Mecklenburg
      Home
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      HIGH SCHOOL · Football · Charlotte
      Garinger vs. South Mecklenburg — *Friday, October 23, 2026*
      
      

HERE Charlotte is your go-to source for everything about this upcoming Football showdown between the Garinger and the South Mecklenburg. This high school matchup promises competitive action in Charlotte, NC.

      

Get ready for game time. Both teams will be looking to make a statement, and the outcome could have implications for standings and postseason positioning.

      

Follow along at [herecharlotte.com](/) for live updates throughout the game. Post-game coverage, final scores, and highlights will be published shortly after the final whistle.

    
    
      
        Game At A Glance
        
          DateOctober 23, 2026
          Tip-Off7:00 PM
          LocationSouth Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte, NC
          DivisionHigh School — Football
          SportFootball
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## What’s Happening

  

**When and where is this happening?**
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. The game takes place at South Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte, NC.

  

**Who is playing?**
Garinger faces South Mecklenburg in High School Football.

  

**Why does this matter to Charlotte?**
This matchup features local teams competing in the Charlotte area with direct implications for standings and community pride.

  

**What should fans know?**
Arrive early for best seating. Tweet with #GaringervsSouthMecklenburg_1023 for your posts to appear on this page live. Check back at [herecharlotte.com](/) for post-game coverage.

  

**How do I follow this game live?**
Use the hashtag #GaringervsSouthMecklenburg_1023 on X/Twitter. Fan posts from both sides appear in the Live Fan Feeds section above. Submit photos and highlights directly through our site.