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.
The NCHSAA Baseball State Championships, held May 27–30, featured the state’s top teams competing at Burlington Athletic Stadium in Burlington and the North Main Athletic Complex in Holly Springs.
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Over the past several days, the conclusion of the 8A Men’s Track and Field Championship has generated significant discussion across North Carolina and beyond. The NCHSAA recognizes and understands there is deep disappointment experienced by the student-athletes, coaches, and the school community involved. As previously stated, officiating decisions made during competition are judgment calls administered by…
