Jack William Groce, a beloved member of the High-Country community, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of 95. For more than thirty years, Jack, or “Coach Groce,” was a coach, educator, and administrator. Jack’s accomplishments as a player, coach, educator, and administrator are numerous. In recognition of those many accomplishments, he was…
INDIANAPOLIS — Twenty-four high school coaches nationwide have been selected as 2023-24 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 (by participation numbers) and in two “other”…
Coach Jim Brett of Emerald Isle, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 11, 2025. He passed away peacefully at Carolina East Medical Center with his wife and daughter by his side. Jim grew up in Ahoskie and graduated from Ahoskie High School in 1963, where he was a three-sport athlete. He excelled…
In December, the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2025 induction class. The new members, listed alphabetically, are: The group of 11 will be enshrined during the 61st annual induction celebration on the evening of Friday, May 2, at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel Joseph S. Koury Convention Center, starting at 5 p.m. Their induction…
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. …
Chapel Hill and Raleigh – All the recaps, stats, and photos from the 2024 NCHSAA Football Championships.
If you cannot attend this weekend’s championship games, here is where you can catch them so you won’t miss any action! Local Stations and Affiliates NFHS Network NFHS NETWORK FAQ Other Approved Live Broadcasts Outlet Game Tobacco Road Sports Radio, LLC Grimsley vs. Rolesville, Friday, 7:00 p.m. WSJS Radio Grimsley vs. Rolesville, Friday, 7:00 p.m….
RALEIGH – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association hosted its 22nd annual Cheerleading Invitational at the Raleigh Civic Center on December 7, 2024. All Day Cheerleading, a Shelby, N.C.-based small business, produced the event. Carolina Cup Tar Heel Trophy NCHSAA/Cheersounds Scholarship Winners The NCHSAA and its partner, Cheersounds, are proud to recognize and reward…
