The NCHSAA is saddened to share the news of the passing of NCHSAA Hall of Fame member, Jimmy Tillman. He was inducted in the NCHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2015. He died unexpectedly yesterday afternoon in Wilson. Jimmy Tillman touched a number of bases during his career as a teacher, coach, athletic director and…
Full Meet Results: PDF | AP Text WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The Swain County women made it back-to-back state Indoor titles with a convincing 83.5-61 victory over second place Cummings. The men’s championship was a much tighter affair with East Burke edging Union Academy 48-43 to earn the Cavaliers’ first Indoor State Championship. The Maroon Devil…
The following member schools have not paid membership dues as of February 7, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. Please note that failure to submit the appropriate membership dues payment could place teams and athletes in jeopardy of not being allowed to participate in upcoming winter sports playoffs. Apex Carver Columbia Fuquay-Varina Harding University Hopewell Independence James…
GREENSBORO, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) in conjunction with the North Carolina Chapter of USA Wrestling, held the fourth edition of the Women’s Wrestling Invitational on Friday and Saturday. The event featured 16 wrestlers in each of the 12 weight divisions. All rounds up to the Championship and Consolation Finals…
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. Our thanks to Rick Strunk, former NCHSAA Associate Commissioner, on his…
NCHSAA Hall of Fame member and longtime basketball coach in Cleveland County, Ed Peeler, passed away at the age of 86 last week. Peeler was inducted in the NCHSAA Hall of Fame along with the Class of 2004. Ed Peeler enjoyed a lengthy career has a highly successful coach and athletic director, primarily at Crest…
SWANSBORO, NC – Ronnie Ross, a fantastic teacher, coach, and athletic director at Swansboro High School, passed away on Monday at 84. Ross was a Swansboro graduate, going through East Carolina prior to spending three years in service of the United States Navy. After his naval career, Ross spent 28 years as a coach…
Below is a listing of schools with coaches who have not completed the 2022-2023 Rules Clinic for their sports as of December 12, 2022. BASKETBALL | INDOOR TRACK | SWIMMING & DIVING | WRESTLING In sports with Men's & Women's teams, one or both of the coaches for the schools listed have not completed the…
