NAMES IN THE BOOK: Hakeem Nicks- Independence Charlotte Independence’s Hakeem Nicks is another gifted wide receiver that emerged from the Patriots’ record-setting program. Nicks’ most successful year in high school was his senior year, due in large part because he had shared the field with record-breaking receiver Muhammad Massaquoi his first three years. During…
WEB PORTAL OUTLINES 100TH ANNIVERSARY POSSIBILITIES CHAPEL HILL— The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is gearing up to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the organization, and there are lots of opportunities to participate. The NCHSAA has added a portal on its web site that directs visitors to lots of information, including a schedule of…
CHARLOTTE— The Charlotte Observer has reported that Garinger High School has named Kenneth Breland as its new interim athletic director. Breland replaces Claire Gardin, who had been the athletic director at Garinger for several years. We welcome Kenneth Breland to the new position at Garinger.
October 10, 1998 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, the Wachovia Cup champions for the 1997-98 academic year are honored at the 14th annual North Carolina High School Athletic Association Day at Kenan Stadium, during which North Carolina played Pittsburgh. Hendersonville, High Point Central, T.C. Roberson and Raleigh Leesville Road received the Cups….
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week we reported on the establishment of the Sourwood Community Shield Bowl and community service elements at Charles D. Owen High School. The men’s soccer game as part of this effort was played between Owen and Asheville Christian Academy, with Owen getting a goal by Caleb Ford with 1:28 remaining in the…
HAMPSTEAD—Topsail has named James “Jim” Clanahan as the new head coach in women’s basketball, according to a report in the Wilmington Star-News after a press release from the school. Clanahan is a social studies teacher and assistant football coach at Topsail, but he has extensive experience coaching high school basketball in Georgia. Clanahan will take…
October 9, 1998 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Red Springs and Tar Heel played a wild high scoring football game when the score was knotted up at 44-44 at the end of regulation. Tar Heel eventually won in double overtime 58-56. October 9, 2000 On this day in history in the NCHSAA,…
CHAPEL HILL— Steve Riegler has been named as the new swimming coach for both the men’s and women’s programs at Chapel Hill High School, according to various media reports. Riegler, who is currently the aquatics director at the Triangle Sportsplex, has a wealth of experience in swimming. He has served as an assistant coach at…
October 8, 2001 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Michael Richardson of Surry Central scored 10 goals in a men’s soccer match as Surry Central beat East Surry 17-0.
Albemarle 29, North Rowan 22 Alexander Central 41, Watauga County 19 Apex Middle Creek 30, Morrisville Green Hope 7 Arden Christ School 24, Southlake Christian 17 Ashe County 21, Alleghany County 12 Asheville Roberson 28, Asheville Erwin 21 Ayden-Grifton 70, Seven Springs Spring Creek 0 Belmont South Point 35, Gastonia Forestview 21 Bertie County 13,…
