CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is proud to announce the NCHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing eight individuals whose contributions have had a lasting impact on high school athletics across the state. The 2026 class includes Michael Baker, Zoe Bell, Patty Evers, Greg Frey, Vicki Hamilton, Beecher “B.W.” Holt, Leonardo “Leo” Lockhart,…
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CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors has unanimously selected Brad Alford as the Association’s next Commissioner. Alford will begin a transition period with the Association on August 24, working alongside current Commissioner Que Tucker before officially assuming the role on October 1, 2026, upon Tucker’s retirement. “On behalf…
NCHSAA Honors Five Officials with 2026 Golden Whistle Awards CHAPEL HILL, NC — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association recognized five outstanding officials with the 2026 Golden Whistle Award during the Association’s Annual Awards ceremony. Presented annually, the Golden Whistle Award honors individuals whose influence has helped shape and strengthen officiating in North Carolina….
The OrthoCarolina Performance of the Month Winners for April 2026 are Jay Cohn from Athens Drive and Riley Huffman from Wilkes Central. Jay Cohn, who is committed to playing collegiate lacrosse at Harvard University, was a clinical goalscorer and playmaker for Athens Drive in April. Jay was able to rack up 59 goals and 29…
CHARLOTTE – The North Carolina High School Association (NCHSAA) is proud to announce the 2025-2026 Triple Threat Award presented by Morgan & Morgan, a recognition program honoring outstanding student-athletes who excel in three different sports during the academic year. This initiative celebrates the versatility, determination, and relentless work ethic of North Carolina’s most dedicated high school athletes. These athletes excel in competing across fall, winter, and spring…
CHAPEL HILL — Following a decision by the Independent Interscholastic Athletic Appeals Board administered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors convened in a special meeting on Tuesday morning to consider the matter involving the conclusion of the 2026 8A Men’s Track and Field…
The NCHSAA Lacrosse State Championships, held May 29–30, took place at Lenoir-Rhyne’s Moretz Stadium.
The NCHSAA Softball State Championships, held May 27–30, featured the state’s top teams competing at Duke University in Durham and UNC‑Greensboro in Greensboro.
The NCHSAA Women’s Soccer State Championships, held May 28–30 at Durham County Memorial Stadium in Durham, showcased the best of North Carolina high school soccer in pursuit of state titles.
