January 8, 1982 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Bill Bost of Bandys High School recorded his 400th coaching victory as his Bandys men's team defeated Cherryville 61-50, led by Vernon Odom's 25 points. For several years, Bost coached both the men's and women's varsity teams simultaneously at Bandys and he is…
Josh Ladowski of Lake Norman High School had an outstanding football career and a performance during the 2014 season that has enabled him to earn several spots in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state record book. The Lake Norman star, who was also the offensive Most Valuable…
January 7, 1992 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Columbia’s Michelle Richardson hauled in an astronomical 36 rebounds in a women’s basketball game against Cape Hatteras. January 7,2004 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, long-time coach Russell Blunt died at the age of 95. He had coached in…
In the last 48 hours, tributes have poured in from many sources after the news of the death of remarkable ESPN anchor Stuart Scott. There was even a moment of silence for the University of North Carolina graduate before the Tar Heels faced Notre Dame in a basketball game at…
Sandra Langley of SouthWest Edgecombe High School is now the winningest women’s basketball coach ever in North Carolina High School Athletic Association circles, based on records which have been submitted to the NCHSAA. Langley, who is in her 40th year of coaching, led SouthWest to a 55-18 victory over North…
January 6, 1959 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Lawrence “Cotton” Clayton of Zebulon Vance pulled down a NCHSAA record 46 rebounds in a 61-37 defeat of Knightdale. The future East Carolina Pirate’s 46 rebounds ranks first all-time in NCHSAA history while his mark of 44 rebounds in another game…
COMPLIANCE CORNER a quick question concerning rules, regulations and policies of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Q: We want to have skill development sessions in our gymnasium on Tuesday and Thursday and then, after they are over, have open facility on those same Tuesdays and Thursdays. Is this allowable? A: The…
SALISBURY—A couple of East Rowan football players who had excellent seasons and careers have earned performance listings in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Record Book. The Wyrick brothers, wide receiver Seth and quarterback Samuel, were key cogs in the East Rowan team that made a deep run…
Wells Fargo, along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, today announced the standings for fall sports in the Wells Fargo Cup competitions for the 2014-15 academic year. The Wells Fargo Cup is sponsored by Wells Fargo and the NCHSAA. The award recognizes the high schools that…
ELON–Western Alamance girls’ basketball coach Sean Quinn resigned over the the weekend, citing a health situation. The Burlington Times-News reported and noted that Quinn described a diagnosis of bipolar disorder he needed to manage through medication. He will step away from his coaching duties but remain a teacher at the school….
