Hopewell senior linebacker Qamar Lane (back row, middle) celebrates with teammates, fans and The Shield, which the Titans won by beating rival North Mecklenburg, 33-6, on Oct. 28. Hopewell has won the past five meetings in the cross-town rivalry. Titans senior Denzel Heath keyed the rain-soaked victory by rushing for 167 yards and two touchdowns. (Cliff Mehrtens/Herald photo)