Congratulations to the OrthoCarolina Performance of the Month Winners for the first month of competition in the 2026-2027 School Year. The August 2026 winners are Reese Hislop from Swansboro and Edwin Ramirez from West Lincoln. Reese Hislop, a junior hitter, helped lead the Pirates to a 7-0 record in the month of August. She racked…
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is pleased to announce a new partnership with Mikasa, naming Mikasa the Official Volleyball of the NCHSAA beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. As part of the partnership, Mikasa will provide the official game ball for NCHSAA volleyball championships and serve as the Association’s official volleyball partner. “We…
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. During…
CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is proud to announce the NCHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing eight individuals whose contributions have had a lasting impact on high school athletics across the state. The 2026 class includes Michael Baker, Zoe Bell, Patty Evers, Greg Frey, Vicki Hamilton, Beecher “B.W.” Holt, Leonardo “Leo” Lockhart,…
The NCHSAA is saddened by the passing of Charles “Charlie” Jenkins, a longtime wrestling official whose dedication and leadership positively impacted generations of student-athletes and fellow officials across North Carolina. His legacy of service to the sport will be long remembered. The full obituary is provided below.
CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors has unanimously selected Brad Alford as the Association’s next Commissioner. Alford will begin a transition period with the Association on August 24, working alongside current Commissioner Que Tucker before officially assuming the role on October 1, 2026, upon Tucker’s retirement. “On behalf…
Joel Long, a respected educator, coach, and athletic administrator, made a lasting impact on high school athletics in North Carolina through decades of leadership and service. His dedication to students and education-based athletics leaves a legacy that will be remembered for generations. Click for full obituary.
Richard Prince, a longtime Myers Park track and cross country coach and longtime national, state, and local track and cross country official, passed away last night. He was 83. He was inducted into the North Carolina High School Track & Field and Cross Country Hall of Fame in 2020 and the NCHSAA Hall of Fame in…
CHAPEL HILL—North Carolina High School Athletic Association member schools from all eight regions made their marks in the inaugural Wells Fargo State Cup cycle, including eight classifications. A landmark achievement by Hoggard (Wilmington) – the first 8A State Cup winner – will bring a state cup to New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) for the first…
