Kyle StinsonSenior, Seaforth High School, Pittsboro After a fulfilling 1.5-year term on the inaugural National Student Advisory Council (NSAC) for the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS), my time representing the eight states of Section 3 is coming to a close. I am incredibly honored to have had this opportunity and would like to extend…
The Gatorade State Player of the Year award winners are evaluated and selected on the basis of three criteria: 1) Athletic Excellence – Standout performance in their respective sport made at the high school, club, national or international levels of competition.2) Academic Achievement – Review of GPA and class rank, as well as SAT and ACT scores,…
NFHS Winter Sports Officials Appreciation Week will occur January 12-18, 2025! Participation in Winter Sports Officials’ Appreciation Week can be as simple or as extravagant as state associations and/or schools want it to be. Many schools will not only get their teams involved in the fun but will ask student groups on campus to get involved. …
Fall Sports Officials Appreciation Week is behind us, and it’s time to share a well-deserved spotlight on the dedicated men and women who officiate education-based athletics in North Carolina. These unsung heroes play a pivotal role in fostering the spirit of high school athletics in our state, and we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude…
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association presented special awards during the Regional Meetings this year. Commissioner Que Tucker and Assistant Commissioner Brad Alford and Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Dreibelbis presented both the Charlie Adams Distinguished Service Awards and the Special Person awards to recipients in each region. The Charlie Adams Distinguished Service…
NCHSAA Fall Sports Officials Appreciation Week will occur September 30 – October 5, 2024 as part of NFHS High School Activities Month! NCHSAA Fall Sports Officials Appreciation Week will take place September 30 – October 5, 2024 and we would like to encourage all member schools to take part. Participation in officials’ appreciation weeks can be as…
Seven outstanding student-athletes from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s (NCHSAA) Student Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C) had the privilege of attending the National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS) in Indianapolis, Indiana. This event, organized by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), brought together young leaders from across the nation (32 States and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Tuesday, July 16th, thirteen NCHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Council Members (S.A.A.C) presented to over 40 NC Athletic Directors at the 2024 NC Coaches Clinic held at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. The preparation and dedication from the SAAC members contributed to the success of this presentation. We appreciate the athletic directors in attendance…
North Carolina High School Athletic AssociationJuly 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHAPEL HILL, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is thrilled to announce the newest additions to our esteemed Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). These student-athletes will be joining returning SAAC Members Coley Drew, Evan Gillespie, Olivia White, Susannah Piatek, Brij Bhatt, Mina…
Boston, MA – Ronald Vincent, the legendary baseball coach at J.H. Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina, has been inducted into the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Hall of Fame. This honor was bestowed upon him during the 41st NFHS Hall of Fame ceremony on July 1, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts,…
