CARY, NC - The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) formally inducted the members of the Hall of Fame Classes of 2021 & Classes of 2022 in front of the largest crowd for the NCHSAA's Hall of Fame Banquet in the event's history. The Association honored the contributions of the eight members of the 2021 & 2022 classes while recognizing Ron Parson, a member of the Class of 2020 who was unable to attend the banquet last year on the COVID-rescheduled date.
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The NCHSAA will hold the Induction Banquet for the NCHSAA Hall of Fame Classes of 2021 & 2022 on Saturday at Embassy Suites in Cary (201 Harrison Oaks Blvd.; Cary, NC 27513). The event is sold out!
For those who already have reservations to the event, the banquet will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. The attire for the evening is business casual (no jeans, shorts, or tennis shoes).
Thank you to all who are planning to attend to support this year's outstanding group of inductees!
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Frederick "Fred" Bartholomew, affectionately known as "Mr. B", a former NCHSAA Board of Directors member and principal at Princeton High School in Johnston County passed away at the age of 84. Originally from Warrenton and a graduate of Graham High, he was an all-conferenc football and baseball star in high school before playing baseball at Louisburg College. He completed college at East Carolina University, receiving a degree in Physical Education on his way to becoming a teacher and coach at Smyrna High School where he started the football program for the school.
CHAPEL HILL— The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced the winners of the 2021-2022 Pat Best Memorial Trophy which is awarded to the Association’s Male & Female Athletes of the Year. Cardinal Gibbons standout swimmer, Claire Curzan, and Terry Sanford star hoops and soccer performer, Davis Molnar, were presented the awards during the Association’s Annual Awards presentation yesterday.
CHAPEL HILL— The State Awards are designed to recognize those who have done the most for high school athletics in the state rather than a single accomplishment or having an outstanding win-loss record. The awards are named in memory or honor of outstanding individuals in each category, seven of whom are in the NCHSAA Hall of Fame.
CHAPEL HILL—A total of 19 student-athletes from North Carolina High School Athletic Association member schools have been selected as winners of the “Heart of a Champion” Award for their outstanding sportsmanship, overcoming adversity, and consistently going above and beyond expectations.
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) hosted the final games in each of the four State Championship Series at two facilities across the state. Each Series was a best-of-three format. The 1A & 3A Series were held at Ting Park in Holly Springs, the 2A & 4A Series at Burlington Athletic Stadium.
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) hosted the final games in each of the four State Championship Series at three facilities across the state. Each Series is a best-of-three format. The 1A & 3A Series were held at UNC-Greensboro, the 2A Series at UNC-Chapel Hill, and the 4A Series at Duke University.