2025-26 HSOT Honors: Vote for the best in NC high school sports

HighSchoolOT Honors recognizes the best in NC high school sports in 2025-26, presented by Talk It Out NC, First Carolina Bank, and Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina.

These NC high school grads expect to be drafted in the 2019 NFL Draft

There are a number of North Carolina high school products that are expected to be selected at some point in the 2019 NFL Draft, which starts at 8 p.m. on Thursday.

NC State recruit Paul McNeil Jr breaks 74-year-old NCHSAA single-game scoring record

He broke the old mark set all the way back in 1950 by Clayton's Bob Poole in an 88-27 win over the first iteration of Corinth Holders High School.

Madelyn Wilson of Apex Friendship wins Stuart Scott Courage Award

Madelyn Wilson of Apex Friendship was named as the winner of the Stuart Scott Courage Award at HighSchoolOT Honors on Saturday.

Governor says new executive order could open door to more fans at high school games

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said Thursday that he will issue a new executive order next week which could include loosening restrictions on the number of spectators allowed at high school...

Cardinal Gibbons RB Donovan Shepard breaks single-game NCHSAA rushing record

Cardinal Gibbons running back Donovan Shepard made history in the Crusaders' 56-14 win over Athens Drive on Friday night.

Former NC State player Richard Howell named head basketball coach at Green Hope

Howell played at NC State for four seasons.

Wisconsin study finds high school sports don't increase spread of COVID-19

According to the study, participation in high school sports in Wisconsin did not lead to an increase in COVID-19 infections among high school student-athletes. The study, which represented 30,000...

Apex Friendship's Nivar named Gatorade NC Player of the Year for girls basketball

Apex Friendship High School senior Indya Nivar has been named the 2022 Gatorade North Carolina Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

Judge rules public school athletes in North Carolina high schools can profit off NIL

North Carolina public school athletes can profit off their name, image and likeness, reversing state board policy, a Wake County judge ruled Tuesday.

Former UNC, NBA player Rasheed Wallace named next boys basketball coach at Jordan

A name familiar to basketball fans in North Carolina will be leading the Jordan High School boys basketball team next season.

Rolesville kicks FG in 2OT to beat Wake Forest, advance to 4AA state final

Rolesville's Ethan Daniel picked off a pass in the second overtime period, setting the Rams up for a big win. Devin Versteegen kicked a 30-yard field goal in double overtime to beat Wake Forest...

North Carolina high school sports scoreboard

Get the latest scores from high school games across North Carolina. Check back often for updates and download the HighSchoolOT app for updates in the palm of your hand.

High school sports attendance can increase to 50%, governor says

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that he will allow more fans to attend sporting events.

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Green Hope's Tyler Trexler finishes final round of chemo, welcomed home with drive-by parade

Tyler Trexler, who was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma -- a rare bone cancer, completed his final round of chemotherapy on Friday afternoon.

Cary names Coleman Tyrance new head football coach

The Cary Imps announced Wednesday morning that Coleman Tyrance will be the new head coach of the school's football team.

Sanderson to retire the jersey of Alim McNeill on Friday

No on else will wear the No. 29 jersey of the former Spartan and NC State player.

The fight of his life: Jason Norton doesn't give in to diagnosis

His oncologist told him there's nothing more that they can do for him, but Pine Forest athletic director Jason Norton isn't giving up his fight with colorectal cancer.

Opinion: With safety measures in place, students need sports, arts for mental and emotional wellness

It's decision time in our nation's schools. Will the 56 million-plus students in K-12 schools be able to return to the classroom for the first time since March or continue with their distance-learn...

NC State commit Luke Hemric throws no-hitter for Apex Friendship

Hemric, a left-handed pitcher, stands at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds. He's only allowed seven hits and one run this season, striking out 32 batters.

Late safety lifts Wake Forest past Vance for third straight state title

Wake Forest took down Vance 9-7 for its third straight 4AA state championship and 45th consecutive win in Durham on Friday night.

The role of coaches during the coronavirus pandemic

High school coaches may not be coaching in games right now, but they play a vital role in helping high school athletes cope with what is happening in the world today with the coronavirus pandemic.