East Chapel Hill advances to girls' lacrosse state title game 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. May 15, 2013
ECH's Griffin holds lead in first day of 4-A golf 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. May 13, 2013
Girls lacrosse regional scoreboard HighSchoolOT.com is tracking statewide scores from the regional round of the girls lacrosse state playoffs. May 14, 2013
Boys lacrosse regional scoreboard HighSchoolOT.com is tracking statewide scores from the regional round of the boys lacrosse state playoffs. May 14, 2013
Wakefield girls, East Chapel Hill boys win 4A Regional 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. May 16, 2013
Lacrosse playoff brackets released The N.C. High School Athletic Association released the brackets for the boys and girls lacrosse state playoffs on Wednesday morning. May 1, 2013
NCHSAA board addresses parochial schools, other issues 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. May 1, 2013
NCHSAA looks at eligibility, specific sports The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors completed its spring Board meeting on Wednesday at the NCHSAA offices. May 1, 2013
Projecting the 4-A East boys basketball playoffs Using the conference standings on HighSchoolOT.com, we are able to project the N.C. High School Athletic Association state playoffs as if the playoffs began today. Jan 21, 2013
NCHSAA abolishes pod system for football The N.C. High School Athletic Association voted Thursday to abolish the pod system for the football state playoffs, except in the 1-A and 1-AA classifications. Dec 6, 2012
Chapel Hill blanks J.F. Webb, 26-0 Chapel Hill went to the final frame with a lead and looking for the shutout. They got it in a 26-0 win over J.F. Webb Friday. Oct 13, 2012
Storms postpone some football games Rain accompanied with lightning has moved through much of the viewing area Friday night postponing high school football games along the way. Sep 29, 2012
Hillside looks to continue hold on PAC 6 Hillside is once again the favorite to win the PAC 6 Conference this season, returning a lot of firepower and talent on both sides of the ball. Jul 30, 2012
Girls soccer all-star game ends in 1-1 tie For the second consecutive year, the girls soccer game at the N.C. Coaches Association East-West All-Star Games ended in a tie. Jul 17, 2012
NFHS makes 16 track & field rule changes New requirements for passing the baton in the exchange zone, and the penalty for wearing an illegal uniform highlight changes in high school track and field rules for next season. Jul 17, 2012
NCHSAA holds realignment meetings The North Carolina High School Athletic Association held two regional realignment meetings earlier this week. Jan 27, 2012
Marshall, Gurley own RB position on AP All-State Team State champion Havelock and finalist Shelby Crest each placed two players on The Associated Press all-state prep football team for 2011 in North Carolina. Dec 20, 2011
2011 AP All-State Football Team Tarboro running back Todd Gurley and Millbrook running back Keith Marshall were among the area players to make the team. Dec 20, 2011
Hoops Headquarters: Dec. 16, 2011 Nick Stevens has highlights from Wake, Durham and Orange Counties as we wrap up week four of the high school basketball season. Dec 17, 2011
NCHSAA holds board meeting The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors completed its winter Board meeting on Thursday at the NCHSAA offices. Dec 8, 2011
Triangle Tip-Off finals are Saturday Knightdale High School is hosting the Triangle Tip-Off Tournament this weekend and the finals will be held on Saturday. Nov 26, 2011
Hillside dominates PAC 6 awards The Hornets took 3-of-4 player of the year awards, and head coach Antonio King was named the Coach of the Year. Nov 19, 2011
Wachovia Cup getting a new name For over 30 years, North Carolina high schools have been recognized for athletic excellence with the presentation of the Wachovia Cup. Nov 15, 2011
Davis' big year Every time Drew Davis takes a snap, his father -- former North Carolina coach Butch Davis -- watches closely from the stands or sideline. Oct 13, 2011
Orange gets road win at East Chapel Hill East Chapel Hill and Orange took a break from their conference schedules Friday and each looked to build on wins a week ago. Oct 1, 2011
East Chapel Hill edges Riverside, 35-28 Riverside played host Monday in a PAC 6 match-up against East Chapel Hill and fell to the visiting Wildcats, 35-28. Sep 27, 2011
ECH's Davis sets NCHSAA record East Chapel Hill quarterback Drew Davis has had a couple of tremendous high school football passing performances in the last two weeks that have earned him listings in the NCHSAA Record Book. Sep 22, 2011
Nick's Last Minute Picks: Week 1 Nick gives you his picks for week one of the season - including a pick that would end Green Hope's 38 game losing streak. Aug 19, 2011
High school sporting event attendance outnumbers college, pros More fans attend high school basketball and football events than the same sports at the college and professional levels combined, according to a survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Aug 18, 2011
Griffin's driving to success on the golf course At the age of fifteen East Chapel Hill High School's Ben Griffin is still waiting on a driver's license but on a golf course he's driving as well as anyone. Aug 3, 2011
Previously canceled scrimmage at UNC back on Last week, University of North Carolina officials canceled a high school football scrimmage scheduled to be held at Kenan Stadium, but the scrimmage is back on. Aug 2, 2011
Players named to Preseason All-OT Team Several area players were named to the Preseason All-OT Team, a list of players to watch for in the upcoming season. Jul 30, 2011
High school scrimmage at UNC canceled A high school football scrimmage scheduled to be held at the University of North Carolina has been canceled. Jul 29, 2011
NCHSAA prepares for next realignment In 2013, schools will be placed in new conferences and classifications through a process called realignment. Jul 22, 2011
ECH, Gibbons, NCSSM to play for tennis titles The North Carolina High School Athletic Association's 21st annual state men's dual team tennis championships will come to the Burlington Tennis Center on Saturday. May 20, 2011
ECH falls in boys LAX final Senior attackman Jay Goldsmith scored seven goals and had two assists to lead Northwest Guilford past East Chapel Hill 13-9. May 15, 2011
Deja vu for former ECH diver McCrory Duke diver Nick McCrory opened competition, along with fellow teammate Nick Garvy, Thursday capturing fourth on the one-meter springboard. Mar 25, 2011
On The Trail Recruiting Wrap: Mar. 22 Updates on Keith Marshall (Millbrook), Tristan Walker (Southeast Raleigh), R.J. Quick (Chapel Hill), and big performers from the Big Show Combine. Mar 22, 2011
Local boys named to NCBCA All-District Teams The N.C. Basketball Coaches Association released the 2010-2011 boys basketball All-District Teams on Thursday afternoon. Mar 17, 2011
Green Hope sweeps mens, womens 4-A XC titles Cary Green Hope swept both the men's and the women's team titles in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 4-A cross country championships. Nov 6, 2010
Hillside blows past East Chapel Hill Vad Lee threw three touchdowns, and Durham Hillside scored 34 first quarter points to beat visiting Pac-6 Conference foe East Chapel Hill 47-8. Oct 30, 2010
Knightdale to host Triangle Tip-Off hoops tourney Knightdale High School will host the 2nd Annual Triangle Tip Off Tournament on No. 26-27, featuring six boys and six girls basketball teams. Oct 24, 2010
Field announced for Chatlee Shootout The Chatlee Shootout is an annual basketball tournament held at Lee County High School. This season it will be held Dec. 27-29. Sep 18, 2010
Two juniors lead area in passing Much attention has been paid towards area quarterbacks - particularly the great senior class of quarterbacks in the Triangle area this year. Sep 17, 2010
Chapel Hill rivalry game moved to Thursday The week five match-up between East Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill High Schools has been moved from Friday night to Thursday night. Sep 14, 2010
E. Chapel Hill equals last season's win total East Chapel Hill, a team that finished 1-10 in 2009, equaled that record in Week 1 with a 20-18 win over Northwood, the favorite in the Carolina 9 2A Conference. Aug 21, 2010
Butch Davis, Bill Renner set to coach each other's sons at QB In Chapel Hill this football season two men will be coaching each other's sons. Both of the sons play quarterback - one at the University of North Carolina, and the other at East Chapel Hill High School. Aug 4, 2010
Nick Stevens to host live football chat Friday HighSchoolOT.com editor Nick Stevens will host a live chat on Friday, July 30, as North Carolina prepares to kick off the 2010 high school football season. Jul 29, 2010
Soccer all-star games slated for Tuesday evening The N.C. Coaches Association will hold the East-West All-Star boys and girls soccer games Tuesday evening at UNC-Greensboro's soccer stadium. Jul 20, 2010
NCHSAA commissioner speaks to N.C. athletic directors North Carolina High School Athletic Association commissioner Davis Whitfield addressed a large group of the state's high school athletic directors on Tuesday morning. Jul 20, 2010
Athletes learn lessons at next level Ryan Kelly is still high after his freshman year on the storied Duke Blue Devils basketball team ended with a National Championship April 5, 2010. Jun 15, 2010
NCHSAA to meet with coaches about pod system The N.C. High School Athletic Association will meet on Tuesday with football coaches from the state about the proposed pod playoff system. Jun 7, 2010
ECH to name Renner as next football coach East Chapel Hill High School will name Bill Renner as the school's next head football coach, multiple sources at the high school have told HighSchoolOT.com. Jun 4, 2010
XC state championships moving to Kernersville The North Carolina High School Athletic Association state cross-country championships will have a new home, starting with the 2010 event. May 26, 2010
ECH football coach victim of budget cuts East Chapel Hill High School head football coach Darian Harris is a victim of budget cuts inside Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. May 13, 2010
Soccer brackets released by NCHSAA The N.C. High School Athletic Association released the state playoff soccer brackets on Monday afternoon. May 10, 2010
ECH's Linker, Cary's Winterton among state award winners Coaches, administrators and media representatives will be among those receiving awards on Thursday when the North Carolina High School Athletic Association holds its 2010 Annual Meeting. May 4, 2010
Jim Tenopir named NFHS Chief Operating Officer Dr. Jim Tenopir, executive director of the Nebraska School Activities Association for the past nine years, has been named chief operating officer of the NFHS, effective July 1. Apr 26, 2010
Appropriate dress for weigh-ins addressed in high school wrestling A revision in the appropriate dress for weigh-ins in high school wrestling was among four rules changes approved by the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee at its April 5-7 meeting in Indianapolis. Apr 26, 2010
NCHSAA releases LAX state playoff brackets 2010 will mark the first lacrosse state championship as a sanctioned sport by the N.C. High School Athletic Association. Apr 26, 2010
McCrory wins bronze for USA Diving McCrory paired with Thomas Finchum of Indianapolis, Ind. to earn the bronze medal in the men’s synchronized 10-meter diving. Apr 19, 2010
ECH's McCrory named ACC Most Valuable Diver On the week, McCrory collected numerous accomplishments; two first places (one-meter, platform), one second place (three-meter), two Duke records, two pool records, two championship meet records, and two conference records. Feb 21, 2010
ECH grad McCrory breaks ACC diving records McCrory won the conference title by 68.25 points, shattered the pool record by 122.65 points, erased the previous ACC Championship meet record and established a new ACC all-time best. Feb 20, 2010
PAC 6 tournament will go on Northern Durham athletic director Walt Hensler said in an e-mail Tuesday that the PAC 6 conference tournament will take place this year. Feb 16, 2010
PAC 6 tournament may be in jeopardy The PAC 6 conference tournament may be in jeopardy this season as snow continues to cause headaches for winter sports. Feb 13, 2010
Losing is the new winning If there is one universal truth in sports, it is that no one likes to lose. Great athletes accept defeat because they must, but they never enjoy it. Losing can be downright miserable; especially when it comes in bunches. Nov 12, 2009
NCHSAA releases football seeding ADM numbers The N.C. High School Athletic Association has released the 2009 Average Daily Membership numbers for football seeding purposes. Nov 1, 2009
Bubble Watch: Who's in? Who's out? Nick Stevens explains the playoff system and breaks down who he thinks has already secured a playoff bid, who still has work to do, and who is already on the outside looking in. Oct 26, 2009
New LAX conferences finalized by NCHSAA The N.C. High School Athletic Association has finalized the new conferences for boys and girls lacrosse. Oct 20, 2009
Dual team tennis brackets released by NCHSAA The N.C. High School Athletic Association has released the 2009 girls dual team tennis playoff brackets for the 3-A and 4-A classifications. Oct 19, 2009
CalPreps.com releases final 2009 football predictions Computer rankings are always a cause for controversy, and I'm sure some people are going to have something to say about the computer rankings from CalPreps.com. Aug 13, 2009
Schools host midnight madness to ring in new season Several local schools hosted their own midnight madness practices to ring in the start of the 2009 high school football season here in North Carolina. Aug 1, 2009
Club, high school teams should coexist In the last few years we have seen an increase in animosity between high school teams and coaches and the club teams and coaches. Jul 20, 2009
Triangle 4-A pecking order about to change The last few seasons, the Cap 7 has been the power conference in the Triangle area, and last year the conference may have peaked. Jul 16, 2009
East Chapel Hill wins PAC 6 Wachovia Cup The second place team is Chapel Hill, on the strength of a league title in lacrosse, a runner-up finish in men’s tennis, and third place finishes in women’s soccer and men’s track. Jun 11, 2009
Beat the Heat: Enjoy your summer workouts the safe way It’s summertime. Everyone is in vacation mode. The days are longer, and we have more time to play outdoors. But overdoing it in the heat can take the fun out of summer in a hurry. Jun 10, 2009
Lacrosse snowballs into a state-sanctioned sport In December 2008, the NCHSAA board voted to sanction both men’s and women’s lacrosse as a championship sport starting with the 2009-10 academic year. May 24, 2009
NCHSAA to address issues at meetings this week The N.C. High School Athletic Association will hold their semiannual Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday morning at their headquarters in Chapel Hill. May 4, 2009
Gibbons leads 2-A Wachovia Cup standings, Green Hope No. 2 in 4-A
The Wachovia Cup award, sponsored by Wachovia and the NCHSAA, recognizes the high schools that achieve the best overall interscholastic athletic performances within each of the state's four competitive classifications. Mar 19, 2009
NCHSAA announces conference Wachovia Cup standings Wachovia Bank, a Wells Fargo Company, along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, today announced the standings for winter sports in the Wachovia Cup competitions for the 2008-2009 sports season. Mar 18, 2009
East makes case it's a contender The Wildcats scored in the second minute, then scored twice in the first two minutes of the second half on their way to a 3-0 win over Green Hope. Mar 9, 2009
NCHSAA 4-A boys & girls basketball pairings See where your team is playing this week, who they are playing, who they could play, and how tough the road to Greenville is for them. Feb 22, 2009
Hillside's Henderson named PAC 6 boys' POY Damonte Harris joined Henderson on the all-conference team as well. However, the coach of the year was not announced Friday. Feb 21, 2009
PAC 6 surprises continue No. 8 East Chapel Hill will meet No. 6 Southern Durham for the PAC 6 tournament title. The winner will go to the playoffs, while the loser will be eliminated from the postseason altogether. Feb 19, 2009
Enloe boys take 3rd Enloe (158) continued its string of strong state championship performances with a third-place finish. East Chapel Hill (147) took fourth, and Green Hope (118), Athens Drive (110) and Sanderson (92) finished sixth, seventh, and eighth, respectively. Feb 15, 2009
ECH divers claim 3 of top 4 spots The Wildcats’ Ryland Jones (512.5 points), Nick Klein (455.25) and Charlie Retter (401.85) finished second, third and fourth, respectively, behind Ryan Hawkins (513.6) of East Gaston Feb 14, 2009
Doran delivers 3rd diving crown Holly Springs junior Julie Doran amassed 429.55 points to win her third NCHSAA 4-A diving championship Friday. Feb 14, 2009
McCrory gives up states for worlds ECH diver Nick McCrory won't compete for a fourth state championship on Friday, instead he'll compete in the World Championships later this year. Feb 12, 2009
ECH claws past Jordan in OT Forward Kisha Evans scored 10 of her game-high 20 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to help the East Chapel Hill girls defeat Jordan 53-49 in overtime. Jan 10, 2009
NCHSAA releases fall standings for conference Wachovia Cups Wachovia Bank, N.A., along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, today announced the standings for fall sports in the Wachovia Cup competitions for the 2008-2009 sports season. Jan 6, 2009
New swimming facility opens in Chapel Hill High schools have trouble finding facilities to host swim meets in, so this facility could add another option for schools. Jan 4, 2009
Green Hope in 2nd place for 4-A Wachovia Cup The N.C. High School Athletic Association released the fall Wachovia Cup standings Thursday afternoon, and Green Hope is in second place behind Myers Park for the 4-A award. Dec 18, 2008
Gibbons, East Chapel Hill both playing for tennis title Saturday The 19th annual North Carolina High School Athletic Association state championships in women¹s dual team tennis will be contested on Saturday with four titles up for grabs at the Burlington Tennis Center. Oct 31, 2008
ECH's Huang, Broughton's duo fall in 4-A championship East Chapel Hill's Jennifer Huang fell to Myers Park's Grace Baker in the singles championship, while Broughton's duo of Katie Kane and Asha Iyengar fell to Hoggard. Oct 25, 2008
Week 9: PAC 6 at a glance Week 9 in the PAC 6 has Southern at Chapel Hill, Northern at Person, Jordan at Riverside and East Chapel Hill at Hillside. Oct 16, 2008
PAC 6 play kicks off In the first week of PAC 6 play, Southern is at Hillside, Northern is at Jordan, Person is at Chapel Hill and Riverside is at East Chapel Hill. Sep 25, 2008
Cedar Ridge crushes East Chapel Hill When the two teams were deadlocked at zero after a quarter of play, not many people believed a blowout could be on the way, but it was. Sep 6, 2008
PAC 6 faces tough tests all around The WF-R-Southern showdown highlights the league slate, but Chapel Hill's trip to Smithfield-Selma and Hillside's visit to Goldsboro also offer intriguing matchups. Sep 4, 2008
Prep football schedules changed, Football Friday canceled Tropical Storm Hanna is expected to strengthen over the next few days, and with its potential impact on North Carolina Friday, schools across the state have been forced to change their schedules. Sep 4, 2008
East Chapel Hill-Orange postponed until Monday The East Chapel Hill game with Orange has been postponed due to poor field conditions resulting from the remnant rains of Tropical Storm Fay. Aug 29, 2008
PAC-6 looking for respect The PAC-6 Conference is demanding respect from the rest of the Triangle. With the Cap Seven Conference receiving a lot of attention as the area's toughest conference, the PAC-6 says: "Hey, don't forget about us." Aug 21, 2008
Chris__Edwards: #Braves are on TBS today & in a rain delay... If only Skip, Pete, Joe & Don had the call, all would be right with the world. — Sunday, May 19, 2013 1:56 PM
highschoolot: RT @AD_cghsnc: Soccer change: 3A East Final (Gibbons vs White Oak) will be played at Gibbons this Tues.,5/21 at 6pm. #NCHSAA@PrepsNow@hi… — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:45 AM
highschoolot: Slideshow as East Chapel Hill takes down Charlotte Catholic in the girls LAX championship: http://t.co/TPi9o7cVij — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:12 AM
highschoolot: Slideshow from the boys LAX state championship as Apex takes the win with one second left: http://t.co/J1mTcHdad0 — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:11 AM
highschoolot: Slideshow with lots of pics from the 4A track and field state championship in Greensboro: http://t.co/O6QheOYcZT — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:10 AM
highschoolot: Millbrook's boys tennis team won a 5-4 thriller over RJ Reynolds to take the 4A tennis title: http://t.co/M3ZKpP78Ju — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:07 AM
highschoolot: The Southeast Raleigh girls track team edged Wakefield to win the 4A state championship: http://t.co/oszt6EcK1V — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:06 AM
highschoolot: The Knightdale boys track team won its third straight state championship on Saturday: http://t.co/25duIqEsDN — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:05 AM
ZachMayoHSOT: Story/slideshow/video of the thrilling Apex LAX title win from yesterday, in case you managed to miss it. http://t.co/wgnLslYkZB — Sunday, May 19, 2013 10:59 AM
NickStevensHSOT: We have a ton of coverage on @highschoolot from yesterday. Be sure to check it out. — Sunday, May 19, 2013 10:48 AM
Chris__Edwards: What I've learned this weekend.. I'm ready for it to be over & the guy who said absence makes the heart grow fonder must have been miserable — Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:49 AM
Chris__Edwards: Terrific way for Bill Hader to leave SNL. One of the best Weekend Updates in a long time. — Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:27 AM
Chris__Edwards: Amy Poehler and Steffon in the same Weekend Update. #Winning — Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:17 AM
Chris__Edwards: Really hope SNL is funny tonight. Wasn't a fan of Kristen Wiig last week. — Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:44 PM
ZachMayoHSOT: So the Pacers have advanced to earn the right to lose to the Heat. Is that about right? — Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:01 PM
NickStevensHSOT: Hey @jmgl, if I win this Power Ball, I won't be at work on Monday. Just wanted to give you a quick heads up! — Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:02 PM
NCHSAA: Great lacrosse state championship showdowns at WakeMed Soccer Park today! Awesome play by the young women and... http://t.co/TaetzyRbcP — Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:51 PM
ZachMayoHSOT: For the record, Wagon Wheel played when both lacrosse teams won state titles today. #GoNC — Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:13 PM
ZachMayoHSOT: Here's the story of the Apex Cougars, who won the boys LAX state title in the final second of regulation: http://t.co/wgnLslYkZB — Saturday, May 18, 2013 7:42 PM
NCHSAA: 2013 Men's Lacrosse State Championships
Apex High School http://t.co/uFXSKOsj2n — Saturday, May 18, 2013 7:27 PM
highschoolot: Southeast Raleigh's girls track team ends Wakefield's streak, wins 4A track state title: http://t.co/oszt6EcK1V — Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:59 PM
highschoolot: RT @NickStevensHSOT: Another big congrats to the Southeast Raleigh girls track team for winning the 4A title today, ending Wakefield's run. — Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:49 PM
highschoolot: Story as Knightdale wins it's third straight 4A track title; Wakefield girls come up just short: http://t.co/25duIqEsDN — Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:38 PM
highschoolot: Story as Shelby downs Carrboro in the 2-A dual team tennis state championship: http://t.co/A6NPO1pecl — Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:38 PM
highschoolot: Story as Cardinal Gibbons rolls to its third straight tennis title: http://t.co/dSyHOkup8F — Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:37 PM
highschoolot: Story as Millbrook wins the the 4-A dual team tennis state championship: http://t.co/M3ZKpP78Ju — Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:37 PM