WEDDINGTON—Almost exactly one year ago, Stephanie Watts of Weddington achieved only the second quadruple-double recorded by a North Carolina High School Athletic Association female basketball player. The achievement was actually highlighted on the NCHSAA web site on Wednesday in its This Day In History feature. Watts did it again, this time on Tuesday night against…
CLYDE ERWIN INDUCTS INDIVIDUALS TO ITS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME ASHEVILLE—Clyde Erwin High School inducted five new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Tuesday night. The ceremony was held between the women’s and men’s varsity basketball games in the Erwin gymnasium. The inductees included Jack Blazer (class of 1957), Wayne Golden…
December 4, 2012 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Stephanie Watts of Weddington recorded only the second quadruple-double documented in North Carolina High School High School Athletic Association women’s basketball. Watts scored 20 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, handed out 12 assists and picked up 10 steals to lead her team to a 74-32…
SALISBURY PLAYERS PUT NAMES IN RECORD BOOK FOR SOCCER SALISBURY—Salisbury High School had a great men’s soccer team this year, as the Hornets won the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 2-A championship with a 2-1 triumph over First Flight. The Hornets also have a couple of players whose performances have earned them listing…
December 3, 2011 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Tarboro and Lincolnton engaged in a wild 39-36 contest in the 2-A football championship at Carter-Finley Stadium. Todd Gurley II scored his fourth touchdown of the day with 3:12 to go to lift the Vikings to the title. Gurley rushed for 242 yards in…
December 2, 1989 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Landrie McDuffie of Lumberton recorded the fastest fall in NCHSAA wrestling history and currently shares the national mark for his weight class (113 lbs.) when he pinned his opponent in just three seconds.
White House Film Festival, Call for Student EntriesThe White House has announced the first-ever White House Student Film Festival: a video contest created just for K-12 students, and whose finalists will have their short films shown at the White House. The finalists’ videos may also be featured on the White House website, YouTube channel, and…
“Sportsmanship to me is respecting your competition and respecting yourself on and off the court.” ~ Cayla Wood, TC Roberson High School, volleyball and softball
BELMONT—South Point and North Gaston High Schools came together during the volleyball season to support those in their communities fighting breast cancer, designating a “PINK OUT” day. Students showed their support by wearing pink and attending volleyball games to help raise money for Cancer Services of Gaston County to help those affected by breast…
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will award NFHS Citations to eight high school athletic directors December 16 in Anaheim, California, during luncheon festivities at the 44th annual National Athletic Directors Conference sponsored jointly by the NFHS and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). One of the winners is…
