BURLINGTON—George Robinson Jr. has been named as the new district athletic director for the Alamance-Burlington schools, according to the Burlington Times-News. Robinson replaces Ericia Turner, who had resigned to take a position in education elsewhere in the state. Robinson, a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University, has master’s degrees from both North Carolina Central University and the…
STUDENT SERVICES PROGRAMS HAS IMPORTANT GOALS The Student Services division of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association provides some unique offerings for NCHSAA member schools. The NCHSAA student services program was one of the first in the nation and has been a model for other state associations. The five goals of the program include:…
September 20, 2010 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, the announcement was made that AAA Carolinas joined the North Carolina High School Athletic as a presenting sponsor honoring high school athletes who achieve academic excellence. AAA will be the presenting sponsor of both the regional and the state basketball championships and also will…
100 TO REMEMBER: MALE ATHLETES CHAPEL HILL—As part of the celebration of the centennial of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, the NCHSAA has released the fourth and final list of its “100 To Remember” series. The list of “100 To Remember: Male Athletes” highlights one hundred of the top male athletes in NCHSAA…
CARY—Two female golfers have earned performance listings in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Record Book from the same match, and one has tied the all-time nine-hole regular season record. The Raleigh News and Observer reported the feat and Athens Drive High School provided additional information for the record. Freshman Emilia Migliaccio of Athens…
September 19, 1992 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, the Wachovia Cup champions for the 1991-92 academic year are honored at the eighth annual North Carolina High School Athletic Association Day at Kenan Stadium, during which North Carolina defeated Army 22-9. Hendersonville, North Carolina School of Science and Math, High Point Central and…
PITTSBORO—Northwood High School has looked within the family for its new men’s head basketball coach, according to Northwood athletic director Jason Amy. Veteran coach and teacher Brian Harrington will take over the reins of the men’s basketball program. Harrington has been at Northwood for 18 years and has served as an assistant football coach throughout…
September 18, 1972 On the day in history in the NCHSAA, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association began conducting regional meetings in each of the eight regions of the state, a practice that continues to this day. September 18, 1975 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Hoggard’s Lynn Welbourn dished out seven…
CHERRYVILLE— Cherryville High School has named several new coaches to its athletic staff, including head coaches in softball and women’s basketball, according to the Gaston Gazette. Angie Walls is the new head softball coach, replacing interim head coach Callie Hahn. Franklin Allen will be the new women’s basketball coach, taking over for Donna…
September 17, 2010 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Wilkes Central rushed for a whopping 658 yards in a 61-16 high school football victory over North Wilkes, a team rushing performance that puts it in the top ten in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Record Book.
