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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Weddington, Perquimans To Receive Major Awards At NCHSAA Annual Meeting

CHAPEL HILL – Two major awards will be presented to schools at the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Annual Meeting on May 3 at the Smith Center on the University of North Carolina campus.

Weddington High School is the sixth annual winner of the Exemplary School Award while Perquimans High School is the winner of the 2012 Sportsmanship Award.

The awards are given as a cooperative venture among the NCHSAA, the North Carolina Coaches Association and the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association. In addition to a trophy and a banner for display at the respective schools, each school receives a $1000 cash award.

The Exemplary School Award recognizes the top overall school in the state in terms of the “total program,” including but not limited to athletic success, scope of athletic opportunities offered, facilities, community interest and involvement, academics and the like.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

AAA Scholar-Athlete Winners Named

Justin Jones 5:42 PM

CHAPEL HILL – Over 18,000 individual awards have been given by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association to student-athletes for their achievements in the classroom as well as on the playing court or athletic field.

The NCHSAA made the awards in its AAA Scholar-Athlete program, which includes recognition of varsity teams which attain certain grades as well as individual athletes.

Individual AAA Scholar-Athletes attained at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester in which he or she competed. The award is based on first semester grades for fall and winter sports and second semester grades for spring sports, and the school submits the nomination form verifying the grade point average on behalf of the athlete or team.

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Monday, April 23, 2012

All-Star Men's Soccer Rosters Released

Justin Jones 8:59 PM

The NCCA is pleased to announce the rosters for the 2012 East-West All-Star Men's Soccer Game to be played July 17 at UNCG Soccer Stadium. Click the link below for the men's soccer roster. The women's soccer roster, along with rosters for basketball and football, will be released at a later date.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Ashe County Wins North Carolina Spirit of Sport Award

Justin Jones 8:17 PM

CHAPEL HILL – Ashe County High School is the second annual recipient of the North Carolina Spirit of Sport Award presented by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.

The NCHSAA is participating in the “Spirit of Sport Award” program sponsored by the National Federation of State High School Associations. It was established to recognize those individuals who exemplify the ideals of the positive spirit of sport that represents the core mission of education-based athletics.

The award is given in recognition of a specific act or an activity of longer duration. Nominees can be a coach, athletic administrator, trainer, student-athlete or any others associated with the school’s athletic program. The school's efforts will be recognized at the NCHSAA Annual Meeting on May 3 at the Smith Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina.

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Monday, April 16, 2012

2011-2012 Winter Season Wells Fargo Cup Leaders Announced

Justin Jones 9:06 PM

CHAPEL HILL – Wells Fargo, along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, today announced the standings for winter sports in the Wells Fargo Cup competitions for the 2011-12 academic year.

The Wells Fargo Cup, formerly known as the Wachovia Cup, is sponsored by Wells Fargo and the NCHSAA. The award recognizes the high schools that achieve the best overall interscholastic athletic performance within each of the state’s four competitive classifications. The Cup program is in its 33rd year.

Defending champion Cary Green Hope sits atop the 4-A standings with Southern Pines Pinecrest in second place, while defending Cup champion Cardinal Gibbons paces the 3-A group of schools. Carrboro holds the top position among 2-A schools, and the North Carolina School of Science and Math and Bishop McGuiness are one-two in the 1-A classification standings.

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Coaches Earn Homer Thompson Sportsmanship Awards From NCHSAA

Justin Jones 9:58 PM

CHAPEL HILL – Eight "coaches who make a difference" by virtue of their exemplary sportsmanship will be honored by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association at the NCHSAA Annual Meeting.

The coaches have been selected for the Homer Thompson Memorial Eight Who Make a Difference award. The award is named in honor of the late Homer Thompson, the long-time Winston-Salem Parkland coach and member of the NCHSAA Hall of Fame. Each honoree will receive the award at the Smith Center on May 3.

“Homer Thompson’s name is affixed to this award because he certainly did make a difference in the lives of many and truly was an outstanding role model,” said NCHSAA commissioner Davis Whitfield,

The winners were chosen by a special committee based on nominations from the member schools. They will receive a plaque as part of the Association's student services program.

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

NCHSAA Hall of Fame Banquet Set for Saturday

Justin Jones 4:02 PM

CHAPEL HILL—An event that has become a highlight of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association year is scheduled for Saturday.

The annual NCHSAA Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremonies are set for the Friday Center of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, with dinner starting at 6 p.m.

Honorees at this year's event will include:

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Monday, April 9, 2012

Recipients Named For Sixth Annual Golden Whistle Merit Awards

Justin Jones 9:27 PM

CHAPEL HILL –Four outstanding individuals from the world of high school officiating will be honored with an award for lifetime achievement.

William Covington of High Point, Dan Dougherty of Jacksonville, Jack Huss of Rutherfordton and Neil Buie of Stedmen are the recipients of the sixth annual Golden Whistle Merit Award, created in a partnership among the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), the North Carolina Coaches Association (NCCA) and the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association (NCADA).

Criteria for the award include demonstrating leadership, performance, service and training for the betterment of officiating, possessing officiating abilities emulated by fellow officials, being regarded as a person of integrity and character, and a minimum of 10 years of experience as an active official.

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