All posts by Juli Kidd
Long-Time Athletic Trainer in Swain County Dies
The NCHSAA joins the Swain County community as they mourn the death of long-time athletic trainer Carrie Powell. Powell served as Swain County’s athletic trainer for 20 years and was a beloved community member. Ken Brown, former Health & Safety Consultant for the NCHSAA, described Carrie as a compelling role model to her peers. Brown…
NCHSAA Announces New Partnership With Truist
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is pleased to announce a new corporate supporter in Truist. The comprehensive partnership will include an integrated marketing presence throughout the year, allowing Truist to engage with and support the students, coaches, families, and devoted fans of NCHSAA member schools. Within this partnership, Truist will…
2023 Women’s Individual Tennis Championships
NCHSAA crowns first champions of the 2023-24 school year at Women’s Tennis Individual Championships CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Women’s Tennis Individual Championships concluded on Saturday at four different locations. Below are recaps from each championship. 4A Championships – Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center in Raleigh 4A Doubles | 4A Singles Apex Friendship’s…
5 Tips for Creating a Culture of Caring in Our High Schools
By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), and Que Tucker, Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Assocation Participants in high school sports and performing arts are under tremendous pressure these days – from parents, teachers, coaches and peers. Their days are consumed with school,…
2023-2024 NFHS Honor Roll
We proudly announce the NCHSAA Schools for the 2023-2024-year NFHS Honor Roll distinctions. We will update this page when a member school receives this honor. This national distinction honors schools and coaches’ dedication and commitment to their students and education-based programs. Honor roll school coaches are equipped with research-based and student-centered curricula to assist them…


