RALEIGH — Governor Pat McCrory is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association by proclaiming January 6-11, 2014 in its honor and is encouraging citizens to become more involved in high school athletics. “Sports enrich the lives of students throughout North Carolina,” said Governor McCrory. “I played tennis and football…
January 7, 1992 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Columbia’s Michelle Richardson hauled in an astronomical 36 rebounds in a women’s basketball game against Cape Hatteras. January 7,2004 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, long-time coach Russell Blunt died at the age of 95. He had coached in six different decades…
January 6, 1959 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Lawrence “Cotton” Clayton of Zebulon Vance pulled down a NCHSAA record 46 rebounds in a 61-37 defeat of Knightdale. The future East Carolina Pirate’s 46 rebounds ranks first all-time in NCHSAA history while his mark of 44 rebounds in a game also ranks second…
CHARLOTTE—West Charlotte High School head football coach Marcus Surratt has resigned, according to a report in the Charlotte Observer. Surratt has been the head coach of the Lions for the past four seasons. West Charlotte was 0-11 this year, although as recently as 2010 West posted an 8-5 record. A search is underway for a…
FOUR OAKS—South Johnston High School has promoted Hunter Jenks to its head football coaching position, according to various media reports including HighSchoolOT.com. Jenks has been the defensive coordinator at South Johnston for the past three seasons and will take over the head coaching job from Shane Dular, who resigned. Jenks is a…
January 1, 1967 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Simon Terrell officially becomes executive secretary of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association after the retirement of L.J. “Hap” Perry.
Former WRAL-TV sports anchor Tom Suiter, a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame, recently received another honor. Suiter was a part of an induction class of 10 who were inducted into the Twin County Hall of Fame, which honors notable natives the Twin County…
December 28, 1990 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Greene Central and North Lenoir combined to attempt 124 free throws— Greene Central 69 and North Lenoir 55–in their women’s basketball game.
2013 Fall Season Wells Fargo Cup Leaders Announced Wells Fargo, along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, today announced the standings for fall sports in the Wells Fargo Cup competitions for the 2013-14 academic year. The Wells Fargo Cup is sponsored by Wells Fargo and the NCHSAA. The award recognizes the high schools…
WELLS FARGO CONFERENCE CUP STANDINGS ANNOUNCED FOR FALL SEASON Wells Fargo, along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, today announced the final standings in the Wells Fargo Conference Cup competitions for the 2013 fall sports season. The Wells Fargo Cup award, sponsored by Wells Fargo and…
