ELIZABETHTOWN— The Fayetteville Observer has reported that veteran East Bladen High School head football coach Lenon Fisher is going to retire. He will retire as coach and physical education teacher effective June 30. Fisher has been on the staff at East Bladen since 1980. The veteran coach saw his teams win over 250 games and…
On Tuesday March 20 the South Johnston Trojans hosted the Saints of Southern Wayne in an Eastern Carolina Conference baseball matchup. The Saints prevailed 4-2 in a very well played game. The unique part of the game was that the South Johnston team laid down their traditional green and gold uniforms and donned red jerseys…
2011-2012 Winter Season Wells Fargo Conference Cup Leaders Announced Wells Fargo, along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, today announced the standings in the Wells Fargo Conference Cup competitions for the 2011-2012 winter sports season. The Wells Fargo Cup award, sponsored by Wells Fargo and the NCHSAA, recognizes the high schools that achieve…
ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INDUCTS THREE INTO NCADA HALL OF FAME ASHEVILLE– The North Carolina Athletic Directors Association inducted three new members into the NCADA Hall of Fame during its recent state conference at the Grove Park Inn here. Herb Goins, Leroy Holden and Babe Howell became the newest members of the athletic directors’ Hall of…
Double Twists to Cradle No Longer Permittedin High School Spirit INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Effective with the 2012-13 season, a double twist to a cradle (double down) no longer will be permitted in high school spirit (cheer, dance, drill, pom). This significant risk minimization ruling was one of 19 rules changes approved by the National Federation…
March 28, 2007 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Michael Cromie of Green Hope fired a 29 in a nine-hole Tri-Eight Conference men’s high school golf match at Prestonwood Country Club Fairways course. The course was set at par 34 for the nine holes at 2940 yards.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (January 6, 2012) – The U.S. Army and the Pro Football Hall of Fame today announced their partnership and launch of the U.S. Army – Pro Football Hall of Fame – Award for Excellence Program. The program, announced by Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl,…
STUDENT-ATHLETE TIP OF THE WEEK“To be a complete athlete, you have to also be competitive in the classroom.” ~Shua Ly, Albemarle High School, Senior, Football & Soccer
March 26, 1988 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, coach Daryl McClure of the Hayesville women’s basketball team won their first of six consecutive 1-A state championships by defeating Hobbton 70-53. Alice Carter earned Most Valuable Player honors for the championship. March 26, 1994 On this day in history in the NCHSAA, Morganton…
BLUE-WHITE BASKETBALL ALL STAR GAMES HELD IN ASHEVILLE AREA SKYLAND — Two of the longest running high school all star basketball games in North Carolina were held recently in the Asheville area, according to several media reports including the Asheville Citizen-Times. The annual Blue-White all-star games were held at T.C. Roberson, with the two teams…
