CHAPEL HILL, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Board of Directors passed regulations mandating that schools require parents and students to view a concussion education video known as CrashCourse prior to each season. The video was developed by TeachAids, a 501(c)(3) non-profit leader in global education innovation, and researchers at Stanford University. The…
The head wrestling coach for Cary High School, Anthony Dunbar, passed away suddenly over the holiday. He was 40 years old. He started his wrestling career in middle school and finished it in college at N.C. State. His years at Cary High School were his proudest where he met his mentor and NCHSAA Hall of Fame…
RALEIGH, NC – Long-time basketball coach and athletic director in Wake County, Dexter Cooley, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Cooley served as basketball coach at Bunn in Franklin County then Millbrook in Raleigh, Cooley moved to Wakefield when it opened in 2000. While at Wakefield he served as basketball coach and athletic director…
FINAL STATISTICS DURHAM, NC – The East Surry Cardinals got seven touchdown passes from senior quarterback Jefferson Boaz to knock off Tarboro 56-28 and win the program’s first state football championship. Boaz threw for 478 yards and seven scores, completing 33 of 42 passes on his way to being named the 1AA Championship Game Most…
FINAL STATS DURHAM, NC – The Black Knights of Robbinsville ran off the first 31 points of the game on their way to a 45-14 victory over Northampton County in the 1A State Championship Game. The victory earned Robbinsville the program’s 14thNCHSAA State Championship and first since 2014. Rylee Anderson was the star for Robbinsville…
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is once again partnering with Sinclair Broadcasting Group to produce and distribute the 2019 NCHSAA Football Championships. The television schedule with affiliates and their over-the-air channel information is available below by each market in the state. Please check your local cable/satellite information for the…
RALEIGH, NC – The 2019 NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational was held at the Raleigh Convention Center, with 133 teams competing across more than a dozen divisions. Each year, the NCHSAA and Varsity Brands present the “Carolina Cup” to the highest scoring squad in the competition, regardless of division. This year, the 17th annual Carolina Cup was presented…
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) finalized the 2019 NCHSAA Football State Championship schedule and times for Saturday, December 14, 2019. Below is a schedule and reminder about the Football Championship Press Conference and Information Schedule, which will be held on Monday, December 9. There is also information about credential…
All video broadcasts will be produced and distributed by Sinclair Broadcasting Group and their affiliates. The NFHS Network will distribute a simulcast of the Sinclair coverage for each game if you are outside the Sinclair station’s area. Please find the station in your area at this link. The following stations have been approved for audio…
After a battle with cancer, long-time teacher, coach and friend of the NCHSAA, Pete Shankle, passed away at his home in Durham. After graduating from Appalachian State University, he taught and coached for 30 years in the Durham Public School System. Much of his time in coaching was spent at Southern Durham High School where…
