Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning North Carolina High School Athletic Association across Football, Soccer, Baseball.
West Rowan High School is set to field its first girls flag football team this fall, marking a milestone in the school’s athletic landscape and reflecting a national surge in the sport’s popularity.
A look at the upcoming 2026 season for the Mountain Eight Conference, highlighting Brevard’s transition, Franklin’s strong returning core, and the prospects of other Western North Carolina programs.
The 2026 Foothills' Finest all‑area baseball team, chosen by local editors and coaches, spotlights Player of the Year Luke Rayfield, Pitcher of the Year Parker Williams and Coach of the Year Evan Wise, while recognizing a host of other standout athletes from across the tri‑county region.
From Mark Barnes’ comeback to the debut of Daniel Hoyle, the 2026 coaching landscape blends experience with ambition.
The 2026 football season in Western North Carolina begins August 21, with playoffs in November and state championships in December, featuring a full slate of regional matchups.
The Citizen-Times and Times-News have unveiled the 2026 All-Western North Carolina girls soccer teams, celebrating standout players, defensive standouts, and Coach of the Year Melissa Villars-Nitsche.
A preview of the top returning senior football players in Western North Carolina ahead of the 2026 season.
North Lincoln High School's baseball team secured its second straight NCHSAA Class 5A championship, defeating Seaforth 8‑3 on May 28 after an 11‑1 win the previous day, extending a three‑title streak that includes championships from 2019 and 2025.
Hoggard’s girls soccer and boys lacrosse teams are set to contest state championship finals this week, each aiming for its first title.
Chris James, head football coach at Myers Park High School in Charlotte, NC, is leaving the program after three seasons to pursue administrative duties and a diversity fellowship with the Baltimore Ravens.
The Citizen Times and Times-News unveil their top 10 quarterback rankings for the upcoming 2026 Western North Carolina high school football season, highlighting players who combined statistical dominance with leadership that shaped their teams’ fortunes.
South Caldwell High School’s softball and baseball teams have both reached the state championship finals, with the softball squad rallying from a three‑run hole and the baseball team defeating Alexander Central 5‑3.
A 4‑3 victory over Polk County propels Hendersonville into the West Regional Final, showcasing unselfish play and a team‑wide scoring surge.
Hoggard’s 115‑11 aggregate score, 15 shutouts and clutch goals from Fisher Goodwin, Airlie Altman and Brielle Archer propelled them to the state final, where they will meet a yet‑to‑be‑determined opponent at Durham County Memorial Stadium between May 28 and 30.
A weekend clash between teams from West Charlotte High School and Phillip O. Berry Academy turned violent on a high school field in Matthews, raising questions about safety and the sport’s swift rise
The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation’s $1 million pledge accelerates girls flag football in the Carolinas, a sport now on the path to Olympic inclusion.