CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors voted this morning to approve a revised schedule for the 2026 Wrestling Dual Team State Playoffs following multiple weather-related disruptions across the state. Unprecedented winter weather conditions impacted all 100 counties in North Carolina, forcing the NCHSAA to adjust the playoff calendar twice…
ALPHARETTA, GA – The NCHSAA selected AthletesGoLive, the fastest growing scoring platform in high school baseball and softball, as the official scoring partner of the state’s baseball and softball programs beginning in 2026. North Carolina high school baseball and softball teams will be strongly encouraged by the state Association to score their season with AGL….
CHAPEL HILL— In response to the widespread snow and hazardous travel conditions affecting communities across North Carolina, the NCHSAA has made several changes to the upcoming calendar. With the safety of all participants, officials, and spectators in mind, the Association will implement the following adjustments for the winter sports seasons. Swimming & Diving All state…
CHAPEL HILL — Due to the recent decision by the NCHSAA Board of Directors to cancel regional swimming competitions, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association has finalized and approved the qualification process for the 2026 NCHSAA Swimming State Championships. Only individuals and relay teams that had previously qualified for regional competition in their respective events…
By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the NFHS, and Que Tucker, Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) High school sports are experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure. Across the country, young athletes are training earlier, competing year-round, and navigating expectations shaped by a rapidly expanding youth sports economy. For many families, athletics…
The OrthoCarolina Performance of the Month Awards for December in NCHSAA competition go to Dionte Neal from Reidsville and Oshauna Holland from Stuart Cramer. Dionte Neal had a spectacular month on both the gridiron and the hardwood. In football, he helped lead Reidsville to a 4A state championship title and won the Morgan and Morgan…
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 20, 2026) — Twenty-four high school coaches from across the country have been selected as 2024-25 National Coaches of the Year by the NFHS Coaches Association. The NFHS, which has been recognizing coaches through an awards program since 1982, honors coaches in the top 10 girls sports and top 10 boys sports…
James “Jimmy” Franklin Warfford, passed away on January 15, 2026. Coach Warfford was a beloved coach, mentor, and staple in the Siler City community who dedicated over 30 years to Jordan-Matthews High School as a baseball coach, athletic director, and multi-sport coach. His influence was so significant that the baseball field now bears his name,…
The NFHS School Honor Roll Program recognizes schools whose coaches have completed professional development through NFHS Learning Center coursework. This national distinction honors a school and its coaches’ dedication and commitment to students and education-based programs. Schools that apply and meet the requirements will earn a banner to hang in their school, highlighting this national achievement….
