Lacrosse
First Whistle: The Drew Lacrosse League Is Here
The Drew League brings affordable, accessible youth lacrosse to the Triad. Register now for the founding 2026 season.
Matt Weichel•
About
Matt Weichel is the founder and editor-in-chief of Friday Night Film Room, a regional sports media outlet covering North Carolina high school basketball, football, and lacrosse. He launched the outlet to fill a gap in local prep sports coverage and to give the freelance videographers and photographers working the circuit a legitimate media home.
Outside of the outlet, Matt runs HRD Studio, a full-service creative and digital studio where he builds websites, produces video content, and helps small creators and athletes own their digital presence. His work sits at the intersection of sports, media, and technology — he's as comfortable breaking down a game as he is building the platform you're reading it on.
He's currently embedded in the NC prep sports scene, working with teams and organizations across basketball, football, and lacrosse at the high school and club level. He lives in North Carolina and Switzerland where he is a Coach of the U20 National Lacrosse Team.
Articles (131)
Lacrosse
Cardinal Gibbons’ Second-Half Clampdown Turns a Title Rematch Into Another Ring
The Crusaders survived Lake Norman’s first-half push, then held the Wildcats to one goal after halftime in a 10-7 NCHSAA 7A championship win.
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Lacrosse
Charlotte Catholic Had the Last Word Against Middle Creek
The Cougars survived Middle Creek 9-8 in overtime, turning a championship-stage matchup into one more reminder that Charlotte Catholic can win even when the game gets uncomfortable.
Matt Weichel•
Lacrosse
Ardrey Kell Needed Overtime, Then Took the 8A Crown
The Knights edged Hoggard 12-11 in overtime, with Cole Stankavage's season-long offensive gravity sitting at the center of a first state-title finish.
Matt Weichel•
Lacrosse
Charlotte Catholic Made the First Quarter the Whole Story
The Cougars hit Community School of Davidson with an 8-0 opening quarter and never let the playoff game become complicated, rolling 16-4 behind big nights from Jason Leonard and James Hedley.
Matt Weichel•
Lacrosse
Ardrey Kell Makes One Goal Stand Up Against Green Level
In a game with almost no breathing room, Ardrey Kell found enough defense and patience to turn Green Level away, 6-5.
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