April 30, 2020 – NCHSAA SPRING MEETING
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors meeting concluded Wednesday, April 29 via a virtual platform. Among the decisions made during the two day event were:
* Declared all basketball Regional Champions at the time of the athletic shut-down to be co-champions of the 2020 State Basketball Championships.
* Acknowledged the State Board of Education's decision to allow academic eligibility for the fall 2020-2021 semester for any student who meets local promotion standards.
* Approved an adjusted contact definition and new contact limitations in football.
* Approved adjustments to soccer overtime rules and playoff scheduling.
NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker stated that the COVID-19 crisis was discussed at length during the meeting but the Association, like everyone else, is waiting through the current restrictions.
“We remind our schools, coaches and teams that we are acting as if we are in a "dead period" for all in-person activities. These restrictions remain in place until further notice. Virtual communication and activities to maintain relationships within teams is encouraged, but no in-person activities are permitted.
We understand that many people are interested in how schools and teams can get back to workouts, practices and competition. At this time, it is premature to speculate on a return date and whether or not the fall season will be impacted by COVID-19. We will continue to listen to the advice and mandates of our state's governor, Department of Health and Human Services, and medical advisors to inform our decisions going forward. Any decision made by the Board of Directors and Staff at a future date will be guided by those sources of information, erring on the side of health and safety. We will do our part to ensure health and safety for all of our athletes, coaches and communities."
- Que Tucker, NCHSAA Commissioner
April 30, 2020 – Thursday Schedule
5 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 447
April 29, 2020 – Wednesday Schedule
10 local events plus the start of Dual Team Tennis and Lacrosse playoffs.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 442
April 28, 2020 – Tuesday Schedule
12 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 432
April 27, 2020 – SWR ATHLETIC AWARDS
Southwestern Randolph High School has announced Athlete and Coach of the Year awards for the 2019-2020 school year.
Heaven Maness was named Female Athlete of the Year and Luke Dalke was named Male Athlete of the Year. Both are seniors who have been active in multiple sports during their high school years.
Matt Kiser is the Cougar Coach of the Year. Kiser guided boys basketball to a 17 win season, a second place finish in the Mid-Piedmont 3A Conference and the teams first playoff appearance in several years.
April 27, 2020 – Monday Schedule
11 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 420
April 26, 2020 – NFL DRAFT
Nick Coe (AHS '16) went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft but was reportedly signed by the New England Patriots late Saturday night. Coe played all four defensive line positions during his time at Auburn University but was being looked at by professional teams as an outside linebacker.
The 6' 5” Coe had 71 tackles and nine sacks in his three seasons at Auburn. As a Blue Comet, he recorded 32 sacks in three varsity seasons and blocked three field goals.
Coe won two State Championships in wrestling while at Asheboro High School with a second place finish his sophomore year. As a senior, he was named Most Outstanding Wrestler in the 3A championship tournament.
April 25, 2020 – Saturday Schedule
0 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 409
April 24, 2020 – NCHSAA ANNOUNCES SPORTS CANCELLATIONS
Governor Roy Cooper announced this afternoon that public schools in North Carolina would remain closed through the end of the academic year. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association followed with their own announcement that high school sports in the state have ended for the 2019-2020 school year.
In keeping with Governor Roy Cooper’s announcement today that the public schools of North Carolina will be closed to in-person learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has canceled all remaining winter championships and spring sports.
Beginning next week, the NCHSAA Board of Directors will discuss items including finalizing the basketball championships, developing policies for summer activities and eligibility guidelines for the fall semester.
LINK TO NCHSAA STATEMENT
April 24, 2020 – Friday Schedule
13 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 409
April 23, 2020 – Thursday Schedule
10 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 396
April 22, 2020 – Wednesday Schedule
16 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 386
April 21, 2020 – Tuesday Schedule
18 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 370
April 20, 2020 – Monday Schedule
8 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 352
April 19, 2020 – WINTER SPORTS
Although winter sports have yet to be completed in North Carolina (basketball championships are still TBD), other post-season honors were announced in recent weeks. Eleven basketball players from Randolph County were recognized as All-District players. Numerous others received All-Conference honors from the MPC and PAC 7 in basketball, swimming, wrestling and, in the Mid-Piedmont Conference, cheerleading.
LINKS:
BASKETBALL
COMPLETE MID-PIEDMONT ALL-CONFERENCE
COMPLETE PIEDMONT ATHLETIC ALL-CONFERENCE
April 18, 2020 – Saturday Schedule
1 scheduled event.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 344
April 17, 2020 – SUMMER BASEBALL
Thursday night, Greg Suire, one of the organizers of NC 3 American League Baseball, told SportsTone's On The Ball that at least half a dozen area teams are committed to organizing for the summer. Those teams are located inside the existing “footprint” of American Legion's Area III which will not be active this year.
Suire, owner of the Hi-Toms CPL franchise which has sponsored the Post 87 American Legion team for the past several years, said that NC3 was a partnership between the teams in order to get young players back onto the diamond as conditions allow. The league is still developing but Suire said representatives from Randolph County, Greensboro, Lexington-Davidson, Mocksville-Davie and Stokes County, along with High Point-Thomasville, have set goals for organizing teams for the season. He also mentioned Rowan County, Concord, Kannapolis and Stanly County as having expressed interest in the league.
Ronnie Pugh of the Randolph County team told SportsTone that Fuquay and Wayne County have already been in contact about games and that Shelby, Cherryville and Martinsville, Virginia were interested if those locations are able to participate in 2020.
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has not ruled out more spring sports but, if high school sports do not return in May, and if those other areas of North Carolina are able to join in the new summer league, Suire said it's possible that the new league might offer the only State Championship in baseball this year in North Carolina.
Team representatives will decide on May 15 if they can begin play on June 1 based on North Carolina's health guidelines and social distancing restrictions. If not, the representatives will decide on June 1 if they can begin play on June 15 or decide on June 15 if the season can begin on July 1.
April 17, 2020 – Friday Schedule
3 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 343
April 16, 2020 – Thursday Schedule
6 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 340
April 15, 2020 – SUMMER BASEBALL
Coaches and officials with Area III in American Legion Baseball have agreed to form a league for the summer in order to get baseball up and running when state-wide and municipal restrictions allow.
According to Ronnie Pugh, head coach of Randolph County Post 45, the NC 3 Baseball League will feature league games among teams which have been playing in Area III and may include non-league games against teams from across North and South Carolina. Plans also include an all-star game and playoffs as well as a schedule for junior teams.
The start date for games will be determined based on the relaxing of restrictions with potential starting dates including June 1st, June 15th or July 1st.
April 15, 2020 – Wednesday Schedule
7 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 334
April 14, 2020 – AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
When The American Legion announced the cancellation of this summer's national baseball events – Regional Tournaments and the ALWS - they left decisions about other competition to the individual Departments (States).
Last week the NC Legion Baseball Committee recommended to the North Carolina Department Executive Committee (DEC) the date of May 15 for a final decision about 2020 Legion Baseball in North Carolina.
However, the Department Executive Committee voted Monday to cancel all youth programs for the spring and summer, including baseball and softball.
NC State Baseball Commissioner Mark Cauble let teams know in an email Monday that “As of today all youth programs for the 2020 spring and summer [have] been canceled. The DEC voted unanimously to cancel.”
This means no American Legion baseball or softball this summer and, for the first time since American Legion Baseball in North Carolina began recognizing a State Champion in 1928, there will not be a baseball champion crowned in 2020.
April 14, 2020 – Tuesday Schedule
5 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 327
April 13, 2020 – Monday Schedule
4 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 322
April 12, 2020 - HAPPY EASTER
April 11, 2020 – Saturday Schedule
2 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 318
April 10, 2020 – Friday Schedule
2 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 316
April 9, 2020 – Thursday Schedule
20 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 314
April 8, 2020 – Wednesday Schedule
15 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 294
April 7, 2020 – AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
The American Legion announced today that the national 2020 Baseball Season events have been cancelled. That includes the eight Regional Tournaments and the American Legion World Series scheduled for August.
Citing the uncertainty of health and safety conditions for players and fans, scheduling for the season and the availability of playing facilities - most of which are currently closed with no known date to reopen, the Americanism Commission, in consultation with the National Commander, made the announcement in a press release today.
READ THE ANNOUNCEMENT
LINK TO ORIGINAL PAGE
April 7, 2020 – Tuesday Schedule
13 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 279
April 6, 2020 – Monday Schedule
17 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 266
April 4, 2020 – Saturday Schedule
1 scheduled event.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 249
April 3, 2020 – Friday Schedule
12 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 248
April 2, 2020 - NCCSA STATEMENT
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Christian School Association announced that the 2020 spring sports season has been cancelled. The NCCSA spring season consists of baseball, softball, soccer and golf and affects student athletes at Fayetteville Street Christian School in Asheboro and Faith Christian School in Ramseur.
READ THE FULL STATEMENT
April 2, 2020 – Thursday Schedule
15 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 236
April 1, 2020 – Wednesday Schedule
18 scheduled events.
Randolph County varsity contests missed because of coronavirus: 221
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