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Stevens: Triangle athletes dominate the track scene

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:09:54 -0400

Knightdale's boys track and field team won its third straight state championship, while Southeast Raleigh's track and field team won the girls title.

Soccer state championship matches set

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:21:17 -0400

N.C. State University's Dail Soccer Field will play host to the championships.

Legendary NC prep coach Jack Holley dies

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:45:51 -0400

The winningest prep football coach in North Carolina history has died.

Fuquay-Varina advances to regional series, downs Green Hope

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:44:25 -0400

The Fuquay Varina Bengals defeated the Green Hope Falcons 3-2 Tuesday evening to advance past the fourth round of the state playoffs.

Green Hope cruises past New Bern into soccer championship

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:28:46 -0400

For the second straight year, Green Hope's girls soccer team will face Hough in the 4-A state championship game.

Local high school scores & schedule

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:57:11 -0400

Get the latest final scores and stats from Friday's games, including games from across the state. Check back often for updates.

NCHSAA releases game times for soccer state finals

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:10:48 -0400

All state championship games will be played on Saturday, May 25, at N.C. State University's Dail Soccer Field.

Extra Effort: Jesse Olmstead, Cleveland (May 21, 2013)

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:41:50 -0400

Cleveland High School's Jesse Olmstead finds success in many sports as well as in the classroom. He's a great example for the first Senior Class at Cleveland and is this week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award.

Two Knightdale basketball players sign with colleges

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:09:56 -0400

Montez Wilson will play college basketball at Piedmont College, while Roger Royster is headed to Lenoir Community College.

Apparel with NFHS logo now available for high school officials

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:52:58 -0400

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), in association with Get Official Products, is now offering apparel with the NFHS logo for high school officials.

Apex wins state lacrosse championship in final second

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:43:38 -0400

There are 48 minutes in a regulation boys lacrosse game. The Apex Cougars needed every last one of them.

Knightdale wins third consecutive boys track title

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:01:18 -0400

Knightdale capped off its third consecutive North Carolina High School state 4-A men's track and field team championship with a record setting performance in the four by 400 relay.

Southeast Raleigh ends Wakefield's streak in girls track

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:01:18 -0400

In the women's 4-A track and field championship, Southeast Raleigh snapped Wakefield's string of state team titles at three, winning the crown for the first time since 2009.

Holman leads East Chapel Hill to girls LAX title

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:28:38 -0400

It was a physical battle for 50 minutes, but the East Chapel Hill Wildcats defeated the Charlotte Catholic Cougars 15-13 Saturday in Cary to win the NCHSAA girls lacrosse championship.

Millbrook wins dual team tennis title over Reynolds

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:19:27 -0400

Millbrook stopped the Winston-Salem R.J. Reynolds bid for a fourth consecutive 4-A men's dual team tennis championship on Saturday with a hard-fought 5-4 decision.

Gibbons rolls to third straight 3-A tennis championship

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:43:52 -0400

Gibbons won the five completed singles matches in straight sets, led by Robert Kelly and Matt Galush.

Shelby downs Carrboro in 2-A tennis finals

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:46:00 -0400

Shelby's Golden Lions completed a perfect 21-0 season en route to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 2-A men's dual team tennis championship.

Apex, East Chapel Hill vow for lacrosse state championships

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:01:22 -0400

East Chapel Hill's girls lacrosse team and Apex's boys lacrosse team will play for state championships in Cary on Saturday afternoon.

Four local teams try for dual team tennis titles on Saturday

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:57:09 -0400

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association's 23rd annual state men's dual team tennis championships will come to the Burlington Tennis Center on Saturday.

Stevens: An Orange County sweep

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:47:48 -0400

Friday was a good day to be a track and field athlete from Orange County.

Tucker leads Cedar Ridge to men's title; Morken paces Carrboro to women's crown

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:51:15 -0400

Cedar Ridge and Carrboro won titles in the NCHSAA state 2-A track and field championships at the Irwin Belk Track at North Carolina A&T State University on Friday.

Several area football players selected to East-West game

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:19:49 -0400

Several area players were selected to N.C. Coaches Association East-West All-Star football game.

Nine area girls named to East-West basketball game

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:26:33 -0400

The game is slated for July 22, at the Greensboro Coliseum.

Greensboro to host 2-A, 4-A track & field championships

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:38:46 -0400

The weekend of competition features 2-A championships for both men and women on Friday, and then on Saturday the 4-A championships will be held.

Mayo: Local track talent demands statewide attention

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:40:06 -0400

When the quickest and most talented high school track and field athletes compete in the 4A state championships Saturday in Greensboro, Triangle-area schools will be represented well.

Battle Watkins leaving Knightdale

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:26:11 -0400

Battle Watkins is stepping down from his post as the basketball coach at Knightdale High School.

Degler's sudden death goal lifts Green Hope past Millbrook

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:21:30 -0400

Alexis Degler scored the game-winning goal for Green Hope in the sudden death overtime with Millbrook.

Boys dual team tennis regional scoreboard

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:20:18 -0400

HighSchoolOT.com is tracking statewide scores from the regional round of the boys dual team tennis state playoffs.

Apex boys will compete for lacrosse state title

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:30:01 -0400

The Apex Cougars defeated East Chapel Hill Tuesday evening, advancing to the 4A boys' lacrosse state championship.

East Chapel Hill advances to girls' lacrosse state title game

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:48:59 -0400

Behind a big performance from senior UNC recruit Sydney Holman, the East Chapel Hill Wildcats downed Green Hope 18-12 Tuesday to advance to the girls' lacrosse 4A state championship.

Mosser to walk on at Mercer

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:44:48 -0400

According to Green Hope boys basketball coach John Green, John Mosser will accept a preferred walk-on spot at Mercer.

Clayton's Gaskins to play basketball at St. Aug's

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:52:18 -0400

Clayton High School athlete Anthony Gaskins will play college basketball at St. Augustine's University next season.

Knightdale OL Thomas commits to Ferrum

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:52:05 -0400

Knightdale High School offensive lineman Tyler Thomas has signed to play college football.

Grace Christian's Taylor headed to Randolph-Macon College

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:15:55 -0400

Michael Taylor, a combo guard at Grace Christian of Raleigh, will continue his basketball career in college.

Pride football players headed to college

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:34:29 -0400

Kamir Bowen will play at Averett University while Tucker Bell will play at Appalachian State University.

Six Millbrook football players to continue careers in college

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:41:42 -0400

Six Millbrook High School football players will continue their playing careers in college - three of them on scholarship.

Cary's Bryant commits to Crown College

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:34:28 -0400

Cary High School football player Elijah Bryant has committed to play college football.

Stevens: Griffin dominates, Pinecrest ends Wake County run in golf

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:30:39 -0400

Ben Griffin of East Chapel Hill was the only local boys golfer to win a championship at any level this year.

ECH's Griffin wins 4A golf, Pinecrest takes team title in playoff

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:42:50 -0400

Ben Griffin of East Chapel Hill fired a five-under 67 to roll to a convincing victory on Tuesday.

Long leads Forestview to 3-A team title

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:19:17 -0400

Will Long of Gastonia Forestview had a blistering 66 on Tuesday and raced to victory by a single shot on Tuesday.

Hefner wins 2-A title as he leads Newton-Conover to team victory

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:02:55 -0400

Alex Hefner of Newton-Conover won the individual championship and led his team to its first state golf title.

Bishop McGuinness sweeps 1-A golf titles

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:46:52 -0400

Tanner Owen of Kernersville Bishop McGuinness led wire to wire to capture the individual title.

Fayetteville State women's basketball team signs Trinity's Smith

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:24:54 -0400

The Fayetteville State women's basketball program has announced the signing of De'Aira Smith of Trinity Christian Academy in Fayetteville.

Extra Effort: Lindsey Sharpe, Nash Central (May 14, 2013)

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:40:08 -0400

Nash Central's Lindsey Sharpe is one of the region's best softball pitchers who bats nearly .400. She is also a volleyball captain, an all-conference swimmer, an honor student and volunteers at a nursing home. She is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award.

Boys dual team tennis third round scoreboard

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:06:00 -0400

HighSchoolOT.com is tracking statewide scores from the third round of the boys dual team tennis state playoffs.

ECH's Griffin holds lead in first day of 4-A golf

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:53:56 -0400

Ben Griffin fired a brilliant four-under par 68 on Monday to grab a three-stroke lead in the first day of the 4-A state championship.

Tight race in 3-A golf after opening day

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:43:33 -0400

Bryce Hendrix of Greenville D.H. Conley leads the individual standings and a tight race is brewing in the team competition.

Hefner paces Newton-Conover to 2-A golf lead

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:24:18 -0400

Newton-Conover golfers are one-two in the individual standings and the Red Devils are on top in the team race.

Tanner Owen leads field, Bishop McGuinness to day one 1-A lead

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:15 -0400

Tanner Owen of Kernersville Bishop McGuinness had the only sub-par round on Monday's first day.

Blind girl pole vaulter 1 of best in Texas

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:51:33 -0400

To see the world as 15-year-old Charlotte Brown does, imagine looking through a tiny straw.

Stevens: Western teams dominate 3-A track

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:40:34 -0400

For much of the day on Saturday, teams from the western part of the state dominated the 3-A track and field state championships.

Boys golf state championships start today

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:46:11 -0400

All four NCHSAA men's golf state championships will be played simultaneously at four different sites across the state on Monday and Tuesday.

Wakefield girls, East Chapel Hill boys win 4A Regional

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:13:22 -0400

The 4A Mideast Regional track and field meet took place Saturday at Green Hope High School, where local athletes had opportunities to qualify for the state championship meet.

T.J. Logan leads Northern Guilford to 3-A track title

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:40:03 -0400

T.J. Logan won a pair of individual events and anchored a victorious relay team to pace Northern Guilford to the team title.

Area boys, girls win 3A track events

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:40:36 -0400

Greensboro is playing host to the 3-A track and field state championships on Saturday.

Middle Creek freshman wins 4-A singles state title

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:06:20 -0400

Freshman Nick Stachowiak of Apex Middle Creek won an all-Wake County singles final on Saturday morning.

Gibbons sweeps 3-A tennis singles, doubles

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:40:34 -0400

Cardinal Gibbons players won both the singles and the doubles championships on Saturday in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 3-A men's tennis championships.

Carrboro freshman Freiburghouse falls in 2-A singles final

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:30:21 -0400

Shelby's Marshall Parker sprinted past freshman Brian Freiburghouse of Carrboro 6-0, 6-0 to win the championship.

Rosewood's Cuddington falls in 1A singles final

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:20:31 -0400

Jacob Fuqua of Hendersonville rolled to a straight set victory on Saturday morning to win the singles championship.

Regionals set in boys and girls lacrosse playoffs

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:46:20 -0400

There will be a Triangle team in the boys and girls lacrosse state championship games this season.

Stevens: Breaking down the 1-A track state championships

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:13:29 -0400

By far, N.C. Science & Math outperformed the other area 1-A schools in the N.C. High School Athletic Association track & field state championships in Greensboro on Friday.

Wake County dominates 4-A singles, doubles on Friday

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:27:47 -0400

Wake County schools played a prominent role in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 4-A men's tennis championships on Friday at the Millbrook Exchange Park.

Gibbons contending for 3-A singles, doubles titles

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:46:09 -0400

Charlotte Catholic and Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons each placed a singles player and a doubles team into the semifinal round.

Carrboro freshman to play for 2-A singles title

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:37:14 -0400

Two freshmen will square off for the singles championship after a grueling day of action Friday in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 2-A men's tennis championship.

Rosewood's Cuddington advances to 1-A singles finals

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:09:04 -0400

James Fuqua of Hendersonville earned his way into the singles finals with two wins on Friday in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 1-A men's tennis championships at the Cary Tennis Center.

Trask boys, Monroe girls win 1-A track titles

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:14:44 -0400

Reneazia Collins won three individual events and anchored a victorious relay team to lead Monroe to a convincing team victor.

1A, 3A track state championships happen this weekend

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:39:23 -0400

Top athletes from across the state of North Carolina will compete in a busy weekend of track and field as the North Carolina High School Athletic Association begins its state championships in the sport.

Singles, doubles tennis titles up for grabs this weekend

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:24:19 -0400

Championships in singles and doubles in four different classifications are up for grabs this weekend.

Changes to basketball rules focus on coaches, apparel

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:10:12 -0400

Head coaches in high school basketball will be allowed to come onto the court in an effort to break up a fight or keep a situation from escalating.

Perquimans replaces River Mill in softball playoffs

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:03:48 -0400

The N.C. High School Athletic Association said Thursday morning that an issue involving qualifying for an extra wildcard spot created confusion in the 1-A ranks.

Ref's death a consequence of lack of sportsmanship

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:31:42 -0400

The football teams were still on the field, exchanging the traditional postgame handshakes, when Pete McCabe walked by.

Judge rules for cheerleaders in Bible banner suit

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:34:35 -0400

A judge ruled Wednesday that cheerleaders at a Southeast Texas high school can display banners emblazoned with Bible verses at football games.

2013 Baseball Playoff Brackets

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:12:13 -0400

View the brackets for the 2013 baseball state playoffs.

2013 Softball Playoff Brackets

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:42:00 -0400

View the brackets for the 2013 softball state playoffs.

Boys lacrosse second round scoreboard

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:08:02 -0400

HighSchoolOT.com is tracking statewide scores from the second round of the boys lacrosse state playoffs.

Girls lacrosse second round scoreboard

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:12:55 -0400

HighSchoolOT.com is tracking statewide scores from the second round of the girls lacrosse state playoffs.

Boys dual team tennis second round scoreboard

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:12:43 -0400

HighSchoolOT.com is tracking statewide scores from the second round of the boys dual team tennis state playoffs.

Extra Effort: Maura McDonnell, Green Hope (May 7, 2013)

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:46:15 -0400

Green Hope's Maura McDonnell is an all-state track and cross country runner as well as a player on the Falcons' top-ranked soccer team. She excels in the classroom, too, and is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award.

Wet weather postpones some golf regionals

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:51:52 -0400

Monday's rain and storms have forced the postponement of several boys golf regional matches.

Girls soccer state playoffs set

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:37:24 -0400

The N.C. High School Athletic Association released the brackets on Monday morning.

2013 Girls Soccer Playoff Brackets

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:41:10 -0400

View the brackets for the 2013 girls soccer state playoffs.

Merrill resigns at Northern, replaced by assistant Wilson

Sat, 04 May 2013 07:16:07 -0400

Gary Merrill stepped down as the football coach at Northern Durham for the second time, and assistant coach R.J. Wilson has been selected to take over the position.

Despite ALS diagnosis, Hoke County coach continues coaching, inspiring

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:26:02 -0400

Hoke County High School baseball coach Mike Ray was diagnosed with ALS last fall, but despite his diagnosis, he continues coaching and has inspired his community.

Boys lacrosse first round scoreboard

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:12:14 -0400

HighSchoolOT.com is tracking statewide scores from the first round of the boys lacrosse state playoffs.

Girls lacrosse first round scoreboard

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:12:14 -0400

HighSchoolOT.com is tracking statewide scores from the first round of the girls lacrosse state playoffs.

Middle Creek guard Ray signs with Campbell

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:15:36 -0400

Middle Creek guard Quinton Ray signed with Campbell on Friday, the same week the Camels offered him a scholarship.

Flippin switches commitment for Catawba Valley

Fri, 03 May 2013 01:52:52 -0400

After committing to Limestone College, Holly Springs' DeeJay Flippin has decided to enroll at Catawba Valley Community College.

Jordan's Myers to play baseball at UNC

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:14:05 -0400

North Carolina baseball head coach Mike Fox announced the addition of Wood Myers to the Tar Heels for the 2014 season on Thursday.

Sanderson announces 3rd Hall of Fame class

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:04:04 -0400

The Hall of Fame "Class of 2013" will be honored in ceremonies that will be conducted on "Hall of Fame Weekend" this coming fall.

HSOT Round Table: NCHSAA annual meeting

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:09:44 -0400

Nick Stevens and James Alverson host a special edition of HighSchoolOT Round Table to discuss the new rules passed by the NCHSAA this week.

UNC recruit Logan named NCHSAA Male Athlete of the Year

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:49:10 -0400

Hailey Cook of Hendersonville High School and T.J. Logan of Northern Guilford High School have been named winners of the 2013 Athlete of the Year awards by the NCHSAA.

Cardinal Gibbons principal encouraged by NCHSAA discussions

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:31:52 -0400

One year after parochial schools faced expulsion from the NCHSAA, Cardinal Gibbons Principal Jason Curtis says he is encouraged by the conversations that have followed over the last year.

Study: Adults minimize adolescent steroid use as problem

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:58:57 -0400

American adults rank steroid use among adolescents as less of a problem than alcohol, bullying, marijuana and sexually transmitted diseases.

Indiana coaches asked to resign after forcing team to do bear crawls

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:04:59 -0400

A Central Indiana school district has asked four high school track coaches to resign for ordering male and female team members to perform so-called bear crawls.

NCHSAA board addresses parochial schools, other issues

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:47:30 -0400

The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors met Wednesday, discussing a number of policy changes in athletics while keeping a watchful eye towards the future.

Roanoke Rapids softball team comes close to home run record

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:34:21 -0400

Roanoke Rapids blasted seven home runs in a 19-0 victory over Franklinton in a game halted after three and a half innings.

NCHSAA looks at eligibility, specific sports

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:46:44 -0400

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors completed its spring Board meeting on Wednesday at the NCHSAA offices.

Lacrosse playoff brackets released

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:02:03 -0400

The N.C. High School Athletic Association released the brackets for the boys and girls lacrosse state playoffs on Wednesday morning.