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Six out of eight regional finals for NCHSAA dual-team boys tennis playoffs set

Some fourth-round matches are still being played Wednesday, though the regional final round is scheduled for that day.

Seaforth wins 2A boys golf state championship in playoff against Pine Lake Prep

Seaforth sophomore Ty Willoughby, who won the individual state championship, and junior Griffin Ching both recorded scores in the 60s on Tuesday to lead the Hawks to a comeback.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Pine Lake Prep, Seaforth in close race in 2A golf; Ty Willoughby has 3-stroke lead

Seaforth's Ty Willoughby leads the field by three strokes and has the Hawks within striking distance in the team race after one day of competition at the 2A boys golf state championship.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Photos: 2A Boys Tennis Individual State Championships (May 11, 2024)

Ting Park in Holly Springs, NC hosted the 2A Boys Tennis individual state championships on May 11, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)

Derek Shute & Nick DeLisio: We hype each other up to win the next point

Derek Shute & Nick DeLisio are NCHSAA 2A doubles champions after winning on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Alphonso Sison: I finished the weekend on my fourth racket

Alphonso Sison won his second straight NCHSAA 2A boys tennis singles championship.

2A Tennis: Franklin Academy's Sison repeats singles title as Patriots also win doubles

Alphonso Sison of Franklin Academy and his teammates Derek Shute and Nick DeLisio took home N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A boys tennis state championships on Saturday at Ting Park in Holly Springs.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

Results from the first day of the NCHSAA boys tennis state championships

The first day of the NCHSAA boys tennis state championships concluded on Friday, now championship matchups are set for Saturday.

NCHSAA press release

Boys Tennis Rankings: Four teams join top 25 at end of regular season; nine join area code rankings

The top teams in the midseason area code rankings are: Croatan (252), Jordan (919), Terry Sanford (910), Northwest Guilford (336), Providence Day (704), and T.C. Roberson (828).

Boys Tennis Rankings: Providence Day, Providence, Jordan among those moving up at midseason

The top teams in the preseason area code rankings are: Martin County (252), Green Hope (919), Cape Fear Academy (910), Northwest Guilford (336), Providence Day (704), and Hickory (828).

Mount Airy, Seaforth, Croatan, Marvin Ridge lead Wells Fargo State Cup race after winter season

Each season, schools earn points in the Wells Fargo Cup standings based on their performance in the NCHSAA state playoffs.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Olivia Olarte's hat trick carries Franklin Academy past Cary Academy

Junior forward Olivia Olarte recorded a hat trick in the first half for Franklin Academy as the Patriots beat Cary Academy in non-conference action on Monday.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Photos: Franklin Academy vs. Cary Academy in girls soccer (Apr. 8, 2024)

Franklin Academy defeated Cary Academy 4-2 in a non-conference girls soccer game on Monday, Apr. 8, 2024.

Watch List: these 150 girls soccer players in NC are ones to watch in 2024

HighSchoolOT is previewing the upcoming girls soccer season with its annual watch list. This year's watch list features 25 names from each of the state's six area codes.

Green Hope, Providence Day head up preseason boys tennis statewide and area code rankings

The top teams in the preseason area code rankings are: Martin County (252), Green Hope (919), Cape Fear Academy (910), Northwest Guilford (336), Providence Day (704), and Hickory (828).

Ashley, Manteo head up preseason girls soccer statewide and area code rankings

The top teams in the preseason area code rankings are: Manteo (252), Apex (919), Ashley (910), Wheatmore (336), Ardrey Kell (704), Asheville (828).

Watch List: these 25 boys tennis players are ones to watch entering 2024

HighSchoolOT is previewing the upcoming boys tennis season with its annual watch list. This year's watch list features 25 names across the state.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

Swain County narrowly beats Cummings to win third straight 1A/2A girls indoor track title

Swain County had three first-place finishes on Saturday to help the Maroon Devils to their third straight 1A/2A girls indoor track state championship.

Raleigh Charter dominates 1A/2A boys swimming championships; West Davidson's Nebrich sets new record

West Davidson's Luke Nebrich set a new 1A/2A state record in the 50-yard freestyle on his way to winning the Most Outstanding Swimmer award, but Raleigh Charter won the team championship by more than 100 points.

Marvin Ridge, First Flight, Seaforth, Mount Airy, Thomas Jefferson lead Wells Fargo State Cup race after fall season

Marvin Ridge jumped out to a big lead in the 4A standings with 220 points. The Mavericks are the only team in the state, regardless of classification, to compile more than 200 points in the fall season.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

The 2023 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Soccer Team

The fourth-annual HighSchoolOT boys soccer all-state team features seven players making a second appearance on the team, including one that is now a two-time first-team selection.

Here are the 2023 holiday basketball tournaments in North Carolina

Here is a list of each tournament, the teams that they feature, and where they take place. Many will start on Dec. 26.

Here are the 2023 fall sports finalists for HSOT Honors: Vote for the winners now

Voting is open from noon on Dec. 13 until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31. You can vote once per day in each category at HighSchoolOT.com/Honors.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Final rankings: First Flight boys soccer takes first in final statewide top 25; South Mecklenburg, Apex Friendship and others lead area codes

In the final boys soccer area code rankings, First Flight is ranked first in the 252, Apex Friendship in the 919, Hoggard in the 910, Wesleyan Christian in the 336, South Mecklenburg in the 704, and Hickory in the 828.

NCSCA announces 2023 All-State team for boys soccer

The association released a team for each of the NCHSAA's four classifications and a team for the state's private schools.

Joel Bryant