HighSchoolOT Unveils 2026 NCHSAA 2A Football Playoff Projections
Early projections based on RPI and MaxPreps data outline potential paths for 2A football teams, with live updates expected before the October 31 official release.
Aug 3, 2026
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HighSchoolOT Unveils 2026 NCHSAA 5A Football Playoff Projections
The latest projections, powered by real-time RPI data from MaxPreps, outline a tentative bracket that could shape the road to the state championship.
Aug 3, 2026
North Carolina High School Football Season Kicks Off with New Classifications and Flag Football Debut
The NCHSAA's second year of eight‑class football features the introduction of girls' flag football, notable coaching changes, and standout recruits with multimillion‑dollar NIL deals, while teams prepare for a packed schedule and a Dublin tournament appearance.
Jul 30, 2026
Hough Tops 2026 Preseason Football Rankings
Hough leads the 2026 preseason Top 25, with Providence Day and Grimsley close behind, as key player commitments and a western dominance reshape North Carolina football expectations.
Jul 30, 2026
2026 Greater Charlotte 7A/8A Football Preview: Champions, New Coaches, and Rising Stars
The 2026 Greater Charlotte 7A/8A Conference preview highlights Hough’s championship pedigree, new leadership at Myers Park, and key returning players across the region.
Jul 9, 2026
2025‑26 HighSchoolOT All‑State Flag Football Team Highlights Emerging Stars
The latest All‑State flag football roster, sponsored by Talk It Out NC and First Carolina Bank, showcases 40 of the most promising athletes from across North Carolina, many of whom have already committed to college programs.
Jul 3, 2026
Chasity Melvin Returns to Lakewood as Head Coach, Eyes Championship Culture
Chasity Melvin, a Lakewood alumna and WNBA veteran, has been named head coach of the girls' basketball team, aiming to instill a championship mindset and develop confident young women. She arrives alongside former teammate Danielle Koonce, who will serve as an assistant coach.
Jun 26, 2026
NCHSAA Announces Rules and Schedule for Inaugural Girls Flag Football Season
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has finalized operating rules for the first season of girls flag football, setting a 18‑game schedule, weekly limits and a November championship, while opting to keep schools within their existing conference frameworks.
Jun 26, 2026
Girls Flag Football Secures Sanctioning as NCHSAA Expands Athletic Horizons
The N.C. High School Athletic Association has approved girls flag football and boys volleyball, paving the way for a fall 2026 launch that promises new opportunities for young women across the state.
Jun 22, 2026
Riley Pickels Earns 2026 Gatorade NC Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Riley Pickels, senior goalkeeper for the Hough Huskies, has been named the 2026 Gatorade North Carolina Girls Soccer Player of the Year, highlighting her 94.5% save rate, 17 shutouts, 4.54 GPA, and volunteer work.
Jun 19, 2026
North Carolina Launches First Statewide Football Officials Clinic
The inaugural statewide clinic for high school football officials will be held on June 20 at Charlotte Country Day School, uniting 60 certified referees to standardize officiating practices across North Carolina.
Jun 19, 2026
NCBCA Announces 2026 All‑State Baseball Teams and Players of the Year
The North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association unveiled its 2026 all‑state teams and Player and Pitcher of the Year awards for each classification, recognizing the state’s most exceptional high school baseball performers.
Jun 10, 2026
Southern Lee Baseball clinches first state championship
Southern Lee’s Cavaliers secured the program’s inaugural state title with a dominant 12-2 win, rallying after a heartbreaking Game 2 and delivering a performance that will be remembered across North Carolina.
May 31, 2026
South Caldwell Stuns Southern Lee in Game 2, Forces Decisive Championship Match
South Caldwell rallied from a 7‑4 deficit to beat Southern Lee 8‑7 in Game 2 of the NC 6A state championship series, pushing the title to a final Game 3.
May 31, 2026
Providence Claims Fourth State Baseball Crown in Narrow 3-2 Victory
Providence’s Panthers rallied in the fifth inning, scoring three runs to overturn a 2‑0 deficit and clinch their fourth state championship, with Jaxon Haynes earning MVP honors.
May 31, 2026
Holly Springs Secures First Girls Soccer State Championship in Dramatic 2-1 Victory
Holly Springs captured its inaugural girls soccer state title on Saturday, edging Weddington 2-1 in a contest that hinged on a 48th‑minute strike by Gabby Barbee and a decisive MVP showing from Sorin Smith.
May 31, 2026
Providence High School clinches 8A baseball championship with 6-0 win over Corinth Holders
Providence High School secured a 6-0 victory in Game 2 of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 8A baseball championship series, extending their lead over Corinth Holders. The Panthers opened with three runs and added solo homers from Jaxon Haynes and Jack Pejot, while Corinth Holders had previously snapped the Panthers’ 29‑game win streak with a 4-3 win in Game 1.
May 30, 2026
Carrboro Girls Soccer Secures 4A State Championship
The Jaguars clinched the 2026 N.C. 4A championship with a solitary goal, finishing the season undefeated in conference play.
May 30, 2026
Marvin Ridge Secures 6-2 Victory in N.C. 7A Baseball Championship Game 2
The Mavericks rallied behind key performances from Levi Kerr, Alex Hampton and Dylan Poling to take a 6-2 lead in the state championship series, setting up a winner‑takes‑all Game 3.
May 30, 2026
Marvin Ridge Forces Game 3 in N.C. 7A Baseball Championship
A dominant pitching display and clutch defensive plays propelled Marvin Ridge to a 6‑2 victory over Holly Springs, forcing a decisive third game in the state title series.
May 30, 2026
Pine Lake Prep Secures 3A Girls Soccer Crown with 5-1 Victory Over Wake Prep
Pine Lake Prep overwhelmed Wake Prep 5-1 in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A girls soccer championship, driven by freshman Peyton Peterson’s three goals and an assist, while Wake Prep’s Ella Saunders struck in the 58th minute.
May 30, 2026
Hickory High School Claims First State Soccer Championship
Hickory High School's girls soccer team captured its inaugural state title in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 5A final, defeating Dixon 2-0 with goals from Stephanie Zulueta and Piper Jillings, who was named MVP.
May 30, 2026
Hickory High School Girls Soccer Team Clinches 5A State Championship
Hickory’s 23-1-1 squad captured its first ever state title, with goals from Stephanie Zulueta and MVP Piper Jillings, while Dixon finished 19-4-2. The match also honored Lizzie Capps and Harper White with the Sportsmanship Award.
May 30, 2026
Charlotte Catholic Secures 6A Girls Soccer Title with 1-0 Victory Over Jacksonville
In a tightly contested final, Charlotte Catholic defeated Jacksonville 1-0, with Savanna Leckner scoring the decisive goal in the 11th minute. The Crusaders' historic win marks their eighth appearance in the championship match.
May 29, 2026