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….
James B. “Jim” Maxwell, 84, passed away on January 4, 2026, surrounded by family. A respected attorney and founder of a Durham law firm, Jim also devoted nearly 30 years to building the Jordan High School swim program into a perennial champion. In addition to serving as NCHSAA General Council, he served a term on…
CONCORD – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association hosted its 23rd Annual Cheerleading Invitational at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord on Friday. The event, originally scheduled for December 6, 2025, at the Raleigh Convention Center, was unexpectedly relocated after a fire at the venue. Tar Heel Trophy | Weddington Warriors Weddington…
RALEIGH, N.C.—The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 induction class. The new members, listed alphabetically, are Chip Beck, Heather Bergsma, Louis Breeden, Leonard Hamilton, Tyler Hansbrough, Richard Huntley, John Isner, Norvell Lee, Eddie Pope, Kelvin Sampson, and Jerry Winterton. The group of 11 will be enshrined during the 62nd annual…
The OrthoCarolina Performance of the Month Awards for November in the NCHSAA competition go to Eamon Hipps from Western Alamance and Riley Johnson from Parkwood. Riley Johnson from Parkwood went 12-0 in November, including taking first place in both the Roughedge Rumble at 152 and the Lady Knight Invitational at 145. Nine of her wins…
CHAPEL HILL—The 2025-2026 NCHSAA Wells Fargo State Cup fall standings – the first data among eight classifications – are available after last week’s fall sports season conclusion. The 1A classification’s highest scoring quintet spans from the westernmost mountains (Robbinsville) to the Inner Banks (Northside-Pinetown). Robbinsville and Northside-Pinetown shared the men’s cross country state meet stage…
Eight state champions are crowned December 11–13 as the 2025 NCHSAA football season comes to a close at Lenoir-Rhyne, Durham County Memorial Stadium, and UNC’s Kenan Stadium.
All championship games will be streamed live on NFHS Network and the affiliated stations — over the air and on their websites — listed below. Championship Schedule Thursday, December 11 4:00 p.m. Wilson Prep vs. Robbinsville8:00 p.m. Millbrook vs. Hough Friday, December 12 4:00 p.m. Middle Creek vs. Watauga8:00 p.m. Clayton vs. Grimsley Saturday, December…
RALEIGH, N.C.— The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association (NCSPA), representing more than 4,000 soybean farmers across the state, is proud to partner with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) as an official sponsor of the 2025–2026 athletic season. Through this partnership, the NCSPA celebrates the hard work and dedication of North Carolina’s student-athletes. As part of the…
CHAPEL HILL – The winter meeting of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors concluded on Tuesday, December 2, at the NCHSAA Offices. Over the course of the two-day meeting, the Directors met and discussed agenda items, with action taken on Tuesday. The complete list of approved items is below. Consent Agenda Finance…
