February 1, 1977 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Durham Hillside and Person Roxboro tied a national record and set the NCHSAA record for fewest points scored when Durham Hillside prevailed 2-0 in men’s basketball. The first two points were scored immediately after tip-off and Person held the ball for remainder of the…
NCHSAA SPOTLIGHT: BLACK HISTORY MONTH 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…
TURNER LEAVING JORDAN SOCCER DURHAM — Steve Turner has resigned as the head men’s soccer coach at Jordan High School, according to the Durham Herald-Sun. Turner guided his teams to three North Carolina High School Athletic Association state championships in 23 years as a head coach. The Falcons took the 4-A state title in 1990,…
COMMISSIONER WHITFIELD SPEAKSAT RANDOLPH SPORTS COUNCIL ASHEBORO — North Carolina High School Athletic Association commissioner Davis Whitfield was the keynote speaker on Monday night when he addressed the annual winter banquet of the Randolph Sports Council. Whitfield addressed a number of topics and issues facing high school athletics today. The Randolph Sports…
January 30, 2009 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Dr. Bill Harrison, superintendent of the Cumberland County Schools and president of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, tendered his resignation as president of the NCHSAA effective in April. He was named the head of the State Board of Education.
CONCORD— Chris Shinn has resigned as head football coach at Central Cabarrus High School, according to the Independent-Tribune. Shinn, a 1995 graduate of Central Cabarrus, has been head coach there for three years. Central posted a 2-9 record during the 2011 season.
January 27, 1998 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, legendary football coach and educator Lee Stone died at the age of 91. A native of Pennsylvania, the football field at Asheboro High School is named in his honor and he is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of…
REALIGNMENT COMMITTEE HEARS FEEDBACK FROM MEMBER SCHOOLS CHAPEL HILL— The North Carolina High School Athletic Association held two regional realignment meetings earlier this week, one at Maiden High School for schools in the western part of the state and one at East Carolina University for schools in the east. The primary purpose of the meetings…
SWAIN COUNTY NAMES NEW FOOTBALL COACH BRYSON CITY—Swain County High School has named its new head football coach, according to the Asheville Citizen-Times. Neil Blankenship, long-time assistant coach, has been elevated to the head job, taking the place of Sam Pattillo. Blankenship, a 1988 graduate of Swain, has been at the school for 19 years…
BUTLER DREAM TEAM EXCELS, FEATURED IN TELEVISION SEGMENT IN CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE– The Butler High School Dream Team has been featured in a special television segment in Charlotte, and the story is posted on the NCHSAA web site. The Dream Team placed 1200 luminaries around the front of Butler High School, representing 1200 lives lost…
