During the month of February, in honor of Black History Month, the NCHSAA website will feature information about African Americans who have made major contributions to the great tradition of high school sports in our state. We hope you find these both entertaining and informative. THE NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE The North Carolina…
Smith, a former Athletic Director at Lejeune and Northside high schools, passed away Saturday night. He was 81. Gary Michael “Mike” Smith, 81, passed away on January 27, 2024. As a USMC Marine “brat,” he had many residences, but Jacksonville was undoubtedly his home, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where family roots were deep. He initially arrived…
Each week two athletes in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association are selected for the Performance of the Week Award, Powered by OrthoCarolina. These athletes are nominated by coaches, media and school administrators for their outstanding performance. The OrthoCarolina Performers of the Week for week 21 of NCHSAA competition are Jalia Borden from Valor…
In mid-October, Kyle Stinson was honored to receive an invitation from the NCHSAA to represent Section 3 of the NFHS and become a member of the newly established National Student Advisory Council (NSAC). The significance of this opportunity was not lost on Kyle, who had already transitioned from representing his school and county to a…
NDIANAPOLIS, IN (December 7, 2023) — Sixteen high school student leaders from across the nation have been selected to serve on the inaugural NFHS National Student Advisory Council (NSAC), which will meet for the first time January 20-23 in Indianapolis. The 16 student leaders, all juniors in classification and all involved in sports or performing…
Each week two athletes in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association are selected for the Performance of the Week Award, Powered by OrthoCarolina. These athletes are nominated by coaches, media and school administrators for their outstanding performance. The OrthoCarolina Performers of the Week for week 20 of NCHSAA competition are Camryn Massey from Ashbrook…
CHAPEL HILL – On Tuesday evening at Richmond High School, senior Paul McNeil Jr. broke the NCHSAA single-game scoring record for men’s basketball that has stood for 74 years. McNeil, who has signed with N.C. State, to continue his basketball career, dropped in 71 points in the Raiders’ 118-52 win against the Lee County Yellow…
Each week two athletes in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association are selected for the Performance of the Week Award, Powered by OrthoCarolina. These athletes are nominated by coaches, media and school administrators for their outstanding performance. The OrthoCarolina Performers of the Week for week 19 of NCHSAA competition are Kynley Simerson from West Davidson and Taj-Boone…
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 17, 2024) — Jennifer Marks has been the head cheer coach at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, for 27 years and has led her teams to 23 state titles and four Carolina Cup championships. Cardinal Gibbons was 2022 North Carolina High School Athletic Association Super Large Varsity state champions,…
