Robert Riley “Bob” Sawyer returned to his alma mater, Grimsley High School (then Greensboro Senior High), in 1961 and served as coach—and later athletics director—for three decades. Under his leadership, Grimsley’s swimming teams achieved extraordinary success, winning an unprecedented 15 consecutive NCHSAA state titles and 16 straight conference championships in swimming. Beyond his role in…
The number of registered high school sports officials remains above pre-pandemic levels and grew by six percent during the last school year, according to a follow-up survey of 36 NFHS member state associations that originated in 2018-19. Data compiled by the NFHS from the 36 associations showed the total number of officials’ registrations at 237,811…
The NCHSAA is pleased to share a discount with you from our good partner, Dick’s Sporting Goods! As they have offered in previous years, there will be an NCHSAA Shop Weekend with 20% off at the Dick’s stores throughout North Carolina. The shop weekend is Friday, August 1, through Monday, August 4, and is perfect for families and…
BY Dr. Karissa Niehoff ON July 30, 2025 | PRESS RELEASE, NFHS NEWS, NFHS VOICE It’s one of the most highly anticipated times of the year – the start of the school year and the coming of fall high school sports. The excitement, however, is somewhat tempered at the moment as the heat continues to…
Indianapolis, Indiana – As we head into the fall 2025 preseason, particularly with the extreme heat we are seeing across the country, you are reminded everyone that it is critical to alert your member schools that this is the peak time of the year for risk of heat-related illnesses and deaths! A commitment to advanced…
