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This Day In NCHSAA History
May 7, 1968 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Clement’s E.V. Spell struck out an NCHSAA record 33 batters in a 14 inning, 1-0 victory over Garland. Garland’s pitcher, Larry Smith, recorded 27 strikeouts of his own in the loss. May 7, 1998 On this day in history…
Smothers Will Be New Knightdale Athletic Director
KNIGHTDALE– Chad Smothers has been named as the new athletic director at Knightdale High School, according to a number of media reports including HighSchoolOT.com. Smothers, who has been the head football coach at Leesville Road for the past three seasons, will take over as Knightdale athletic director for Guy Blough, who…
Chatham Central Pitching Is Dominant In Twin Bill
BEAR CREEK—Chatham Central High School pitchers Chase Fuquay and Zack Burke turned in phenomenal performances in a big doubleheader sweep by the Bears of Yadkin Valley Conference East foe South Davidson recently. Chatham Central won both ends of the twin bill on Monday of last week by scores of 8-0 and…
NCHSAA Track and Field Championships Set for North Carolina A&T’s Irwin Belk Track
GREENSBORO — Top athletes from across the state of North Carolina will compete in a busy weekend of track and field as the North Carolina High School Athletic Association begins its state championships in the sport. The weekend of competition features 1-A championships for both men and women…
This Day In NCHSAA History
May 6, 1999 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Anna Tharrington of Southern Nash High School and Nick Maddox of A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis received the Pat Best Memorial Awards as the NCHSAA Athletes of the Year for the 1998-99 academic year. Tharrington was a three-sport star in volleyball, basketball and…
Northwest Cabarrus High School Receives National Athletic Trainers’ Association Safe Sports School Award
KANNAPOLIS–Northwest Cabarrus High School is the recipient of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Safe Sports School award for its Trojan Athletic Program, according to a press release from the school. The award champions safety and recognizes secondary schools that provide safe environments for student athletes. The award reinforces the importance of…
NCHSAA Singles, Doubles Tennis Championships Up For Grabs Starting Thursday In Men’s Tennis
CHAPEL HILL – Championships in singles and doubles in four different classifications are up for grabs starting on Thursday as the North Carolina High School Athletic Association holds its annual men’s tennis tournament championships at three different sites. …
This Day In NCHSAA History
May 5, 2005 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Jessie Sims of West Henderson and Terrell Hudgins of Rocky Mount received the Pat Best Memorial Awards as the NCHSAA Athletes of the Year for the 2004-05 academic year. Sims was a star at West Henderson in volleyball, swimming and track,…
Veteran Coach Tom Jackson Dies
FAYETTEVILLE—Veteran coach Tom Jackson died on Sunday at the age of 79, following complications from a fall he suffered in February. Jackson enjoyed a 44-year career in teaching and coaching and his best known for his great success in women’s basketball at Pine Forest High School, although he also…
