SOUTHWEST GUILFORD ROLLS UP RUSHING YARDAGE Southwest Guilford’s running attack was potent on Friday night as the Cowboys rolled up 553 yards on the ground in 57 attempt. The Cowboys outgunned Glenn 54-46 in an offensive shootout. Although the rushing mark is not a state record, it qualifies as a tie for 18th in the…
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FAYETTEVILLE ALUMNI RALLY FOR BENEFIT GAME FAYETTEVILLE — The community service spirit which high school athletes demonstrate apparently doesn’t end when they graduate. This weekend in Fayetteville, a special soccer benefit game will be played by former Cumberland County high school athletes who are coming from all over the country to participate. Earl Vaughan of…
NCHSAA TEAMS ASSIST IN THEIR COMMUNITIES A number of North Carolina High School Athletic Association teams have been actively involved in their respective communities with some worthy causes. Recently the Big East Conference women’s golf teams dedicated their conference match to breast cancer awareness. According to Susan McGuire, head women’s golf coach at Hunt High…
MURPHY FOOTBALL COACH REACHES MILESTONE Veteran Murphy head football coach David Gentry has reached a coaching milestone. Gentry, who is in his 39th season of coaching and 27th at Murphy, hit the 300-victory total for his career on October 1 and earned his 301st on October 8 to push his overall career mark to 301-161….
PERQUIMANS STUDENT HELPS ORGANIZE EVENT HERTFORD– Perquimans High School recently hosted a Volley for the Cure breast cancer fund raiser volleyball match that was the brainchild of senior libero Rachel Phthisic (pronounced “tissick”) as part of her graduation project. Phthisic had been helping plan the match for months, as Perquimans defeated Edenton Holmes 25-12, 25-23,…
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: 1) Prepare student-athletes and coaches as…
SPECIAL PERSON AWARDS GIVEN BY NCHSAA AT REGIONAL MEETINGS CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association presented the NCHSAA Special Person Award to deserving individuals at the Association’s recently completed regional meetings. The name of the award indicates the philosophy behind the recognition. The Special Person Award goes to an individual, not…
CHARLIE ADAMS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS GIVEN CHAPEL HILL — A new award was presented during the North Carolina High School Athletic Association regional meetings this fall. The NCHSAA Board of Directors authorized the creation of a new award, the Charlie Adams Distinguished Service Award, in honor of the long-time NCHSAA executive director who retired from…
UNDER ARMOUR AND THE NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE OUTFITTER AGREEMENT Baltimore, MD – Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) and the North Carolina High School Athletic Association today announced an agreement designating Under Armour as the official outfitter and supplier of athletic apparel, accessories, and footwear for the NCHSAA. The multi-year agreement gives Under…
