NCHSAA News
2024 Women’s Individual Tennis Championships
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Women’s Tennis Individual Championships concluded Saturday at four locations. Below are recaps from each championship.
Hall of Famer, Ben Watson, Passes Away
Ben Ray Watson, Jr., “Ben” of Troutman, North Carolina, formerly of Mooresville and Charlotte, went to live the eternal dream on October 21, 2024. Ben was recently inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, highlighting his three decades of coaching. He mentored hundreds of young men while earning over 600 career wins, two team…
Beloved Tuscola Coach, Jody Ward, Dies
Waynesville, NC – For several years, Jody dedicated himself to the education system, working with Haywood County Schools and ultimately becoming the Facility Manager at Tuscola High School. However, his heart was truly bound to his role as a coach of the Volleyball and Baseball teams at Tuscola. Through these positions, he inspired countless young…
NCHSAA Announces 2024 Fall Championship Sites
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is excited to announce the locations and dates of the 2024 fall sports championships. Burlington Tennis Center will once again play host to the NCHSAA’s dual team tennis championship matches as well as the 3A individual state tournament. The 1A individual tournament will be held at…
NCHSAA Board of Directors Approves Fall Sport Season Modifications
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors met to discuss options for concluding the Fall Sports Season, including the postseason calendar. These discussions were necessitated by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. “Changes to the fall calendar are difficult as well as complex but necessary,”…
Fall Sports Officials, Thank you!
Fall Sports Officials Appreciation Week is behind us, and it’s time to share a well-deserved spotlight on the dedicated men and women who officiate education-based athletics in North Carolina. These unsung heroes play a pivotal role in fostering the spirit of high school athletics in our state, and we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude…
NCHSAA Recognizes Regional Award Winners for 2024
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association presented special awards during the Regional Meetings this year. Commissioner Que Tucker and Assistant Commissioner Brad Alford and Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Dreibelbis presented both the Charlie Adams Distinguished Service Awards and the Special Person awards to recipients in each region. The Charlie Adams Distinguished Service…
2023-2024 Wells Fargo Conference Cup Winners
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Brightspeed Bright Futures Scholarship Tour
Brightspeed and NCHSAA Launches Brightspeed Bright Futures Scholarship Tour to Empower Rural North Carolina High School Seniors with Scholarships CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Brightspeed, along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), announce the launch of the Brightspeed Bright Futures Scholarship Tour. Brightspeed, one of the nation’s largest fiber builders focused on empowering…


