During the month of February, in honor of Black History Month, the NCHSAA website will feature information about African-Americans who have made major contributions to the great tradition of high school sports in our state. We hope you find these both entertaining and informative. A native of Durham, Willie Bradshaw has devoted a lifetime of…
OFFICIAL FOOTBALLS FOR SUPER BOWL Wilson has long been a corporate sponsor of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, and its public address announcements at selected NCHSAA championships often contain the tag line “the brand of the pros and now the brand of the Association.” Wilson will be supplying the official footballs for this…
GASTON COUNTY TO HOLD CONCUSSION FORUM FOR COACHES GASTONIA — Coaches in Gaston County and the surrounding area of the state have an excellent learning opportunity relative to an important topic: concussions. Caromont and Sports Plus are sponsoring a Concussion Forum for coaches at Gaston Memorial Hospital. It is scheduled for February 9 starting at…
During the month of February, in honor of Black History Month, the NCHSAA website will feature information about African-Americans who have made major contributions to the great tradition of high school sports in our state. We hope you find these both entertaining and informative. DR. WILEY “ARMY” ARMSTRONG The late Dr. Wiley “Army” Armstrong was…
NFHS LAUNCHES ON LINE PUBLICATION FOR COACHES A new online publication for high school coaches has officially been launched by the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS). The publication NFHS Coaching Today officially launched this week. NFHS Coaching Today can be accessed from the home page of the NFHS web site site –www.nfhs.org…
THE NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE During the month of February, in honor of Black History Month, the NCHSAA website will feature information about African-Americans who have made major contributions to the great tradition of high school sports in our state. We hope you find these both entertaining and informative. The North Carolina High…
LEESVILLE ROAD COACH HEADED TO BURLINGTON WILLIAMS David Green, head football coach at Leesville Road High School in Raleigh, is leaving that position to become the new head coach at Williams High in Burlington. “This is a big loss for Leesville football, but Coach Green has built a solid foundation for our program and leaves…
“Role-modeling has made student-athletes, like me, grow and mature to be a mentor for other student-athletes.” ~Halea Creef, Manteo High School
BOB LEWIS RETURNS TO CLINTON AS HEAD COACH FOR THIRD STINT CLINTON – Bob Lewis, who led Clinton High School to four state football championships, is returning for a third time as the school’s football coach. The Clinton Board of Education voted to re-hire Lewis as coach. He spent last season as an assistant coach…
NEW CAREER SCORING LEADER AT WEST CALDWELL LENOIR — Guard Kendall Jones has become the all-time leading scorer in men’s basketball at West Caldwell High School. He eclipsed the school record in a recent 52-28 victory over Maiden in a Catawba Valley Athletic Conference game. The previous record of 1,734 points held by Matt Anderson….
