*This interview was taped before the resignation of Antonio King as Cedar Ridge football coach*
August 23rd marks the return of varsity football at Cedar Ridge. The Red Wolves will face Carrboro at Red Wolves Stadium in their season opener. Despite not fielding a varsity team in 2018, wide receiver K.J. Barnes proved to be a standout during the Red Wolves’ junior varsity season. Barnes started at wide receiver and safety. During Saturday’s scrimmage at South Garner, Barnes intercepted a pass against Apex. On the subsequent drive, Barnes caught the only touchdown of the scrimmage from Cedar Ridge sophomore quarterback William Berger. Barnes will join the rest of the Red Wolves for their final scrimmage at Sanderson on Thursday night at 7 before their long-awaited return against Carrboro next week.