October 21, 2003 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Chris Varela of Fayetteville Pine Forest dished out eight assists en route to a shut out defeat of Cornerstone Academy in men’s soccer. His mark ranks second all-time in NCHSAA men’s soccer history behind Raymundo Fumo’s (Parkwood) nine assists set in 2000. October…
ASHEBORO — Six individual athletes representing an array of sports and a football team that laid the groundwork for years of success have been inducted into the Asheboro High School Hall of Fame, according to the Asheboro Courier-Tribune. Named to the 2015 Hall of Fame class, the 12th…
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has a fascinating story on its web site that should be of interest to followers of North Carolina High School Athletic Association athletics. The NFHS has a feature about the Independence High School football program that won an NCHSAA-record 109 consecutive…
October 20, 2003 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, NCHSAA and national record holder Matt Smith netted 11 goals for Eastern Alamance en route to a 14-3 defeat of Graham in a men’s soccer match.
DURHAM—The Durham County commissioners have unanimously approved honoring the late Willie Bradshaw at Durham County Memorial Stadium, according to a story in the Durham Herald-Sun. The commissioners have voted to name the field, the scoreboard and a wall inside the facility for the legendary coach and athletic administrator. Bradshaw, who was a…
October 19, 2012 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Raleigh Wakefield quarterback Connor Mitch threw a record-breaking nine touchdown passes as Wakefield got past Raleigh Broughton in a 70-42 shootout. Four previous quarterbacks had thrown for eight TD's in a single game, the most recent of which was Joe Cox of Charlotte…
a quick question concerning rules, regulations and policies of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Q: I am ineligible during the fall semester, but I want stay in shape and participate in the baseball off-season skill development workouts we are having now since I plan to play baseball. Is that legal? A: The…
The on-line courses offered by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) on the NFHSLearn.com website are not just for coaches or school administrators, although there are great offerings available for those groups. There are even courses for parents of student-athletes and for students themselves. The course…
Asheville 54, McDowell County 7Asheville Reynolds 64, Enka 3Ayden-Grifton 48, South Lenoir 8Bartlett Yancey def. Carrboro, forfeitBelmont Cramer 35, North Gaston 28Belmont South Point 34, Gastonia Forestview 7Boonville Starmount 54, North Wilkes 13Bunn 42, Roanoke Rapids 7Burlington Williams 23, Northeast Guilford 0Camden County 48, Creswell 13Canton Pisgah 20, Waynesville Tuscola 17, OTCape Fear 38,…
October 16, 2007 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Jennifer Wiker of South Mecklenburg added another mark to her record-setting high school volleyball career by nailing 42 kills in a 3-1 victory over David Butler.
