NCHSAA: Realignment data says 8 area schools will change classification

Draughn headed to 1A, Foard back up to 3A, Alex Central will be 4A   By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com CHAPEL HILL – Eight high schools currently in Greater Hickory area conferences will change classifications in the next statewide realignment. East Lincoln, Lake Norman Charter and North Lincoln from the South Fork 2A will go 3A. Draughn will drop to 1A …

NCHSAA: Video details process, info on next statewide realignment

Average daily membership (ADMs) still a key, but State Cup points enter equation   By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) released an 11-minute video (https://www.nchsaa.org/schools/schools-main-page/conferences/realignment-information) on Tuesday that details work being done on the next statewide realignment. The next realignment will be for the school years of 2021-2025 and starts on …

HIGH SCHOOLS: NCHSAA releases new sports schedule; football starts in February

Football limited to 7 games, most other sports will be able to schedule up to 14 games   By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com CHAPEL HILL — High school football will be moved to February, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) announced on Wednesday when it released a proposed athletic calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. The NCHSAA Board of …

HIGH SCHOOLS: NCHSAA says it hopes to have a plan by August 17

State remains in Phase 2 regarding COVID-19 until at least Sept. 11   By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) said Thursday it will again delay the start of sports. The following statement by NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker was released by email: “At his press conference on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, Governor …

NCHSAA: Schools can move into Phase Two on Monday

Move will now allow balls to be used in workouts; no date yet for return of playing events   By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com CHAPEL HILL – Phase Two of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) guidance for schools about summer conditioning and workouts begins on Monday. The NCHSAA Board of Directions voted on July 23 to invoke Phase …