Former Clayton High School star Chris Archer had a terrific pitching performance for the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night. Archer, named to the American League all-star team earlier in the summer, pitching a stellar one-hit shutout as the Rays beat the Houston Astros 1-0 at Minute Maid Park…
DEEP RUN—South Lenoir High School will name three facilities on its campus for men who spent the majority of their careers at the Lenoir County school, according to the Kinston Free Press. The facilities will named and dedicated at 6:45 p.m. tonight (August 21), prior to South Lenoir’s season…
SWANSBORO—Veteran soccer coach Doug Kidd has reached a rare soccer coaching milestone, according to the Jacksonville Daily News. The Swansboro soccer coach has now recorded 700 career victories, counting both his leading men’s and women’s varsity high school teams, in his 24 years of coaching. He…
August 21, 2014 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, defending state 4-AA football champion Mallard Creek opened its season with a 28-21 non-conference victory over defending private school champion Charlotte Christian. James Smith ran for two touchdowns for the winners.
OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL–A former North Lincoln High School golfer performed well this week at the United States Amateur Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club. Former North Lincoln standout Hunter Capps shot a two-over par 72 on Tuesday for a two-over 142 total during the stroke play portion of the tournament. …
August 20, 1999 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Croatan’s Jonnie Brimmer returned a punt 98 yards for a touchdown in a high school football game against Topsail.
SALISBURY—The Salisbury-Rowan Sports Hall of Fame recently inducted its newest group of honorees during festivities at the Civic Center, according to a story in the Salisbury Post. A total of seven individuals were inducted in the Hall’s 15th annual class. The honorees included a wide variety…
NCHSAA Endowed funds exist through contributions from individuals, businesses and other private sources. Contributions are invested and a portion of the interest income generated from these investments is available for use as designated and approved by the NCHSAA Board of Directors. The NCHSAA Endowed Funds were established, respectively, in 1991 and 1996. The General Endowment's stated purpose at inception was to preserve and create opportunities for student-athletes…
August 19, 2010 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Lia Johnson of Providence Grove High School dished out a NCHSAA single-match record 73 assists in its 3-1 victory over Asheboro in women’s volleyball. Her 73 assists also ranks among the all-time leaders nationally.
FAYETTEVILLE—The Southeastern Athletic Officials Association recognized two veteran officials during its annual North Carolina High School Athletic Association football rules clinic at South View High School recently, according to the Fayetteville Observer. Jeremy Hall received the Dick Knox Distinguished Service Award, which is given to recognize dedication and outstanding service…
