In the school year of 2017-2018, HighSchoolOT implemented HSOT Honors to recognize the top performers in North Carolina, including athletes, coaches, and teams. This idea was influenced by ESPN’s Espy Awards.

More than 100,000 votes were recorded during the first two years of the event. The awards were distributed during live ceremonies held in downtown Raleigh.

For the 2020-2021 academic year, schools in the western half of the state were given the opportunity to be eligible for HSOT Honors awards. This aligned with HighSchoolOT’s transition to covering the entire state.

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the award ceremony was broadcasted on WRAL-TV instead of being held in person for both 2020 and 2021.

The event will be held in person in 2022 and 2023.

In order to recognize a larger number of athletes in a timely manner, HighSchoolOT Honors has altered its format for the 2023-2024 academic year. Rather than having a single awards ceremony during the summer, the winners will now be revealed in a video after each of the three main sports seasons.

The initial installment of the HSOT Honors for the new era will be available on Monday, January 15th. The program will reveal the recipients of various awards for the 2023-2024 school year fall sports.

These are all the past recipients of the awards ceremony:

Category Winners

Elite Awards

The recipient of the Female Athlete of the Year award.

• In 2018, Leah Williams from Midway was a finalist alongside Ade’ Owokoniran from Wakefield, Catherine Holbrook from Green Hope, Daryn Armstrong from Panther Creek, and Jennifer Chang from Athens Drive.

• In 2019, the finalists for the Ashlyn Smoot Granville Central award were Sydeny Dowler from Green Hope, Cydney Johnson from Heritage, Morgan Smalls from Panther Creek, and Ashlyn Williams from Clinton.

• In the year 2020, the finalists for the award were Claire Curzan from Cardinal Gibbons, Heaven Fitch from Uwharrie Charter, Katerina Pendergrass from South Granville, Morgan Smalls from Panther Creek, and Jenna Thompson from Charlotte Catholic.

• In 2021, Kylie Aldrige from Gray’s Creek was selected as a finalist alongside Saniya Rivers from Ashley, Icess Tresvik from Hoggard, Alexis Wolgemuth from Fred T. Foard, and Meredith Wooten from Princeton.

• In 2022, Claire Curzan of Cardinal Gibbons was a finalist along with Alexis Wolgemuth from Terry Sanford, Karlyn Pickens from North Buncombe, Kylie Aldrige from Gray’s Creek, and Shawnti Jackson from Wakefield.

• In the year 2023, Tori Ensley from Franklin was chosen as a finalist alongside Akala Garrett from Albemarle, Emma Clarke from West Rowan, Jayda Angel from Cape Fear, and Rhian Lawrence from Cardinal Gibbons.

Athlete of the Year: Male Category

• The top contenders for the 2018 Jordyn Adams Award are Devin Carter from Clayton, Jayden Gardner from Heritage, Alim McNeil from Sanderson, and Ben Miller from Jordan.

• In the year 2019, Jalen Brooks from Cardinal Gibbons was selected as a finalist alongside Ben Miller from Jordan, Davin Vann from Cary, Blake Walston from New Hanover, and Kahlil Watson from Wake Forest.

• In 2020, Jefferson Boaz from East Surry was selected as a finalist. Other finalists included Canon Bridges from West Lincoln, Will Shipley from Weddington, Davin Vann from Cary, and Kahlil Watson from Wake Forest.

• In 2021, the finalists for the Breon Pass in Reidsville are Vance Honeycutt from Salisbury, Shaleak Knotts from Monroe, Davis Molnar from Terry Sanford, and Kahlil Watson from Wake Forest.

• In the year 2022, Mekhi Wall from Dudley was selected as a finalist, along with Amari Odom from Panther Creek, Chancelor Morrow from West Charlotte, Davis Molnar from Terry Sanford, and Jake McTaggart from Hayesville.

• In 2023, Mason Avery from West Lincoln was selected as a finalist alongside Folger Boaz from East Surry, Jonathan Paylor from Cummings, Rocky Hansen from Christ School, and Walker Jenkings from South Brunswick.

The recipient of the award for Female Coach of the Year.

The woman who has been recognized as the recipient of the Female Coach of the Year award.

• In 2018, Nicole Sampson of Southeast Raleigh was recognized for her achievements in girls basketball. Other finalists included Allison Leaptrott from Millbrook, Cynthia Terrell from Wakefield, Heather Maconochie from Southern Durham, and Kaylee Burrell from Harnett Central.

• In 2019, Chris Murray of North Raleigh Christian was named a finalist for the volleyball award, along with Deb Clarke of Fuquay-Varina, Joan Mabe of Chapel Hill, Jenny Marks of Cardinal Gibbons, and April Rose of Pamlico County.

• In 2020, Nicole Sampson of Southeast Raleigh was a finalist for the Southeast Guilford girls basketball team. Other finalists included Rachel Clark from Southeast Guilford, Latanya Hardy from E.E. Smith, Meredith Lombardi from Fred T. Foard, and Kayla Ruffin from South Central.

• In 2021, the finalists for the Meredith Lombardi and Fred T. Foard volleyball awards were Jennifer Gillikin from D.H. Conley, Jessica Jones from East Chapel Hill, Joan Mabe from Chapel Hill, and Brooke Stouder from Jesse Carson.

• In 2022, Alston Godbold from Green Level High School was a finalist in volleyball. Other finalists included Deb Clarke from Fuquay-Varina High School, Fiona Cunningham from Cedar Ridge High School, Julie van Olden from Marvin Ridge High School, and Kerri Snipes from Northwood High School.

• In 2023, Marty Woods and McMichael will be finalists for the award. The other finalists include Danielle Sullivan from Pather Creek, Kim Furlough from Northern Guilford, Kristie Thatch from Perquimans, and Lakai Brice from Salisbury.

Male Coach of the Year

• In 2018, Reggie Lucas was a finalist for Wake Forest football. The other finalists were Charles Harris from Greene Central, Eddie Gray from Garner, John Michael Regan from Green Hope, and Tilden Brill from Heritage.

• In 2019, Brad Spell from Clinton received recognition for his achievements in soccer. Other finalists included Ken Blocker from Enloe, Chris Cherry from South Central, Jason Curtis from Chapel Hill, and Reggie Lucas from Wake Forest.

• In 2020, Bryant Edwards of Lumberton High School was a finalist for the boys basketball award. Other finalists included Brian Foster of Southern Nash, George Stackhouse of Westover, Glenwood Ferebee of Chambers, and Rick Pittarelli of Wake Forest.

• In 2021, the finalists for Johnny Sowell’s Monroe teams in football, boys basketball, and track & field are Tiesuan Brown from Mount Tabor, Christopher Davis from Millbrook, Gary Ellington from Weddington, and Martin Samek from Rolesville.

• In 2022, the finalists for the Steven Wright Cardinal Gibbons football award are Dustin Allen from Cuthbertson, Gary Ellington from Weddington, Mike Carey from Fred T. Foard, and T.J. Rennie from New Hanover.

• In 2023, Jim Baker from Central Cabarrus will be joined by four finalists for the final round: Anthony Atkinson from Wilson Prep, Chad Whitson from Southwestern Randolph, J.K. Adkins from Mount Airy, and Torrey Nowell from New Bern.

Team of the Year

• The finalists for the 2019 Wake Forest football are Cardinal Gibbons girls cross country, Clayton boys tennis, Green Hope volleyball, and South Central boys basketball.

• In 2020, the finalists for boys soccer were Wake Forest. The other finalists included Fred T. Foard for wrestling, Green Hope for volleyball, Weddington for football, and Westover for boys basketball.

• The 2021 finalists for high school sports include Cardinal Gibbons boys lacrosse, Cuthbertson girls cross country, Millbrook boys basketball, and Reagan girls golf. Additionally, Camden County softball and Cardinal Gibbons boys lacrosse also made it to the final round.

• In the 2022 Northwood girls’ basketball competition, the finalists were Cuthbertson girls’ track and cross country, Green Level volleyball, New Hanover boys’ soccer, and Weddington boys’ basketball.

• In 2023, the New Bern football team will compete in the finals along with the Myers Park boys basketball team, North Iredell volleyball team, Panther Creek girls basketball team, and Wheatmore girls soccer team.

Athletic Director of the Year

• The finalists for the 2019 Rod Whitesell Award in Holly Springs were Colin Fegeley from Green Hope, Pat Kennedy from Heritage, Matt McLean from Cape Fear, and Larry Williford from Farmville Central.

• In the year 2020, the finalists for the title were Mike Dunphy from Cary, Randy Marion from East Surry, Carlos Richardson from Chambers, Todd Schuler from Cardinal Gibbons, and Jake Wohlfeil from South Granville.

• In 2021, Michelle Phifer from Union Academy was announced as a finalist along with Colin Fegeley from Green Level, Jeff Hewitt from Pinecrest, Tom Jamerson from Marvin Ridge, and Randy Trumbower from East Chapel Hill.

• In 2022, James Mountford from Fuquay-Varina will be a finalist alongside April Ross from Carrboro, Chad Williams from First Flight, Colin Fegeley from Green Level, and Michael Hart from Weddington.

• In 2023, the finalists for the Joseph Sharrow and Jordan awards are Chris Matile from East Lincoln, Ethan Albright from Grimsley, Lori DeMarcus from Hough, and Travis Gaster from Princeton.

Story of the Year

• In 2018, Thys Oldenburg and the Orange team were the finalists. The city of Cleveland came together to support John Jacobs, while Coby White took the unofficial title of scoring leader in North Carolina. In a heartwarming moment, a baseball manager with special needs from Knightdale hit an inside-the-park homerun. Additionally, Wake Forest achieved back-to-back football championships.

• In 2019, Green Hope and Panther Creek competed for the state title in volleyball. Other finalists included Henderson Collegiate, who made it to the 1A basketball state championship game, and Panther Creek’s Justin McKoy who turned to basketball after a loss and signed with the defending national champions. Savion Jackson from Clayton worked night shifts to save money and support his mother after she suffered from domestic abuse. Despite facing the challenges of Hurricane Florence, Scotland County managed to make an unlikely run to the 4A football state championship game.

• In 2020, the Liedy family was recognized as finalists for their “Be the Light” stadium movement, which honored the Class of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Luke Liedy, son of Cardinal Gibbons assistant football coach, overcame cancer twice. Additionally, Heaven Fitch made history by becoming the first female to win a wrestling state title. The dream of Nick Farrar, who lost his mother, has come true with his success in basketball. The West team swept all eight state championships in football.

• During the 2021 season, the girls soccer team at Page High School faced a tragedy when their coach passed away. Despite this hardship, the team persevered and made it to the playoffs. Other notable accomplishments from the school include Camden County Softball becoming the first team to win a state title, Chapel Hill football going from not having a varsity team to winning their conference and making the playoffs, and COVID-19 causing some top teams to be eliminated from the playoffs. Additionally, the girls soccer team at Page had a successful season with 14 wins, and a viral moment occurred when the team’s manager scored a touchdown against Chambers in a game at Lake Norman.

• In 2022, Reagan High School’s girls golf team set a new NCHSAA 18-hole scoring record. Other notable achievements include Claire Curzan breaking a national swimming record, Dudley and J.H. Rose breaking the record for most points in a football state championship, Green Level winning their first state championship in their first season with seniors, and Kyle Montaperto from Central Academy and Levi Andrews from Avery County both winning their fourth wrestling state championships.

• In 2023, the Seaforth girls basketball team advanced to the 2A championship without any seniors on their roster. Other notable achievements include the Eastern Randolph boys basketball team reaching the state championship game despite a record of 8-15 in the previous season, Mattamuskeet High School reintroducing football, and North Mecklenburg’s Isaiah Evans scoring an impressive 62 points in a thrilling double-overtime victory against Chambers in the playoffs. Additionally, Southern Lee’s baseball coach Tommy Harrington made a remarkable return to coaching following a serious ATV accident.

The Stuart Scott Courage Award.

• In 2018, Lauryn Mulder from Panther Creek was named as a finalist, alongside Anne-Catherine Riesett from Middle Creek, Dave Coburn from Triton, John Jacobs from Cleveland, and John McGee from Friendship Christian.

• In 2019, Madelyn Wilson from Apex Friendship was announced as a finalist alongside Shaq Chambers from Pinecrest, Jada Douthit from Heritage, Techiera Matthews from Cape Fear, and Thomas Wilson from Faith Christian.

• In 2020, Jason Norton of Pine Forest was named a finalist alongside Breon Pass of Reidsville, Tyler Trexler of Green Hope, Jake Tuggle of Wheatmore, and Casen Whitehead of Holly Springs.

• In 2021, the finalists for the Troy Ennis award were Devyn Blackburn from Franklin, Troy Ennis from Northwood, Mike Joyner from Wake Forest, Chandra Locklear from Purnell Swett, and Cody Spillman from Hopewell.

• In the year 2022, Wakefield High School’s boys basketball team will have four finalists: Justin Frashier from Union Academy, Raheem Jones from North Pitt, River Hawkins from East Gaston, and Shantez Clark from Southside.

• In 2023, Ian Bristow from Western Harnett was named a finalist alongside David Kushner from Willow Spring, Harrison Bunker from Wake Forest, Henry Price from Rocky River, and Nikita Warren from Rolesville.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Male Leadership*

• In 2018, Justin Rodgers from Cary was honored, along with finalists Camden Woods from Wake Christian Academy, Devin Carter from Clayton, Evan King from East Wake, and Richard Lopez-Hernandez from Franklinton. This award was later renamed the Extra Effort Award in 2019.

Female Leadership*

• In 2018, Mary Grace Bunch from Athens Drive was recognized as a finalist for the Extra Effort Award. The other finalists included Abbi Pagano from Panther Creek, Erin McIndoe from Green Hope, Jada McMillian from Southeast Raleigh, and Tayanna Jones from North Johnston. This award was renamed to the Extra Effort Award in 2019.

Female Tom Suiter Extra Effort**

• In 2019, Asia Todd and Clayton were finalists in the competition alongside Sarah Hicks from Nash Central, Erin McIndoe from Green Hope, Drew Menscer from Gray’s Creek, and Ashlyn Smoot from Granville Central.

• In the year 2020, Avery Pickett from Cape Fear was announced as a finalist. The other finalists included Claire Andersen from Middle Creek, Andrea Cornel from Broughton, Emani Foster from Vance County, and Sky Miller from Durham School of the Arts.

• The title changed to Scholar Athlete Award in 2021.

Tom Suiter, a male, has shown exceptional effort.

• In 2019, the finalists for the Hayden Smith Award from Harnett Central were Noah Holmes from Cary Christian, David Madzivanyika from Hillside, Nolan Parris from Wake Forest, and Connor Sykes from Pine Forest.

• In 2020, Everett Blake from Harnett Central was named a finalist alongside Bernard Flerage from Pine Forest, Dakota Marquess from Cleveland, Aaron Ross from Northwood, and Cameron Traylor from Northern Durham.

• The award was renamed to Extra Effort Award in 2019.

Female Scholar Athlete

• In 2021, Catherin MacNichol from Roanoke Rapids was named the winner. The finalists included Kylie Aldridge from Gray’s Creek, Grace Holcomb from Laney, Abby Montanus from Panther Creek, and Jolene Zhang from Enloe.

• In 2022, Elise Grissett of Holly Springs will be joined by Bailey Rinehart from Holmes, Leah Sandock from Union Academy, Rachel Bowers from Research Triangle, and Riley Corcoran from Chapel Hill as finalists.

• In 2023, Ellie Sampson from Green Level was chosen as a finalist, along with Anna Piland from Cape Fear, Kiley Wilhelm from Myers Park, Olivia Young from Cardinal Gibbons, and Reagan Stoop from Pungo Christian.

Male Scholar Athlete

• In 2021, Dillon Bethea from Heritage was named a finalist alongside Brayden Brewer from Marvin Ridge, Redford Dunton from Millbrook, Evan Klatt from Franklin, and Micah Wilkerson from South Granville.

• In 2022, Drew Wheeler from Fuquay-Varina will be joined by Carson Cryer from Wakefield, Charlie Vestal from South Granville, Jacob Fiorillo from Corvian Community, and Reid Rouse from Northwest Guilford.

• 2023 – Chase Christopher, Holly Springs | Brooks Stankavage (Ardrey Kell), Isaac Dobie (First Flight), Mason Avery (West Lincoln), Nathan Teague (Southern Alamance)

Sport Awards

Player named as the Baseball MVP

• 2018 – Will Sandy, Leesville Road | Finalists: Hayden Myrick (Clayton), Jake Wolf (Middle Creek), Payton Bass (Nash Central), Matthew McCabe (Panther Creek)

• In 2019, Matt Willadsen and Holly Springs were acknowledged. The finalists were Davidjohn Herz from Terry Sanford, Ben Miller from Jordan, Blake Walston from New Hanover, and Kahlil Watson from Wake Forest.

• In the year 2020, Drew Fletcher from Falls Lake Academy was recognized as a finalist alongside Landon Ginn from Corinth Holders, Colby Ingle from Rockingham County, Nolan McLean from Garner, and Liam Norris from Green Hope.

• In the year 2021, Kahlil Watson from Wake Forest was chosen as a finalist. Other finalists include Philip Abner from Charlotte Christian, Michael Gupton from Rolesville, Josh Hartle from Reagan, and Miller Young from Jordan.

• In the year 2022, the finalists for the Nathan Brown and Terry Sanford awards are Brock Wills from Holly Springs, Garrett Michel from East Lincoln, Luke Schmolke from Lake Norman, and Walker Jenkins from South Brunswick.

• In the year 2023, Walker Jenkins from South Brunswick will be a finalist alongside Chance Mako from East Rowan, Colby Wallace from Pinecrest, Luke Stevenson from Wake Forest, and Walker McDuffie from Lee County.

Female Basketball Player of the Year

• In 2018, Asia Todd and Clayton were the finalists for the title. The other finalists included Izabela Nicoletti from Neuse Christian Academy, Jada McMillian from Southeast Raleigh, Nyjanique Langley from North Pitt, and Tayanna Jones from North Johnston.

• In 2019, Saniya Rivers and Laney were named as finalists for the basketball award. The other finalists included Kendal Moore from Pine Forest, Jada Peebles from Wakefield, Alexandria Scruggs from E.E. Smith, and Brittany Staves from Leesville Road.

• In the year 2020, Anya Poole from Southeast Raleigh was a finalist alongside Chyna Cornwell from Newton-Conover, Indya Nivar from Apex Friendship, Saniya Rivers from Ashley, and Skylah Travis from Weldon.

• In 2021, Saniya Rivers and Ashley were chosen as finalists for the basketball awards. The other finalists included Emily Carver from Enka, Jerni Kiaku from Garner, Indya Nivar from Apex Friendship, and Reigan Richardson from Cannon School.

• “Indya Nivar and Apex Friendship are set to compete in 2022 alongside finalists Reychel Douglas from Millbrook, Amiya Joyner from Farmville Central, Jerni Kiaku from Garner, and Olivia Porter from Northwood.”

• In 2023, Taylor Barner from Panther Creek will be competing against finalists Jayda Angel from Cape Fear, Adelaide Jernigan from Bishop McGuinness, Zamareya Jones from North Pitt, Kirsten Lewis-Williams from Lake Norman, Sarah Strong from Grace Christian, and Blanca Thomas from Charlotte Catholic.

Male Basketball Player of the Year

• In 2018, Coby White from Greenfield School was named a finalist alongside Jayden Gardner from Heritage, Jaylen Richard from Jordan, Marque Maultsby from Garner, and Silas Love from Hoke County.

• The following individuals were named as finalists for 2019: Justin McKoy from Panther Creek, Phillip Burwell from Millbrook, D.J. Robertson from Athens Drive, Day’Ron Sharpe from South Central, and Kadin Shedrick from Holly Springs.

• In 2020, Nick Farrar from Apex Friendship was named a finalist alongside D’Marco Dunn from Westover, Silas Mason from Ben L. Smith, Bobby Pettiford from South Granville, and Justin Wright from Farmville Central.

• In 2021, Bobby Pettiford from South Granville was chosen as a finalist alongside Breon Pass from Reidsville, Terquavion Smith from Farmville Central, Jaheim Taylor from Princeton, and Eric Van der Heijden from Millbrook.

• In 2022, the finalists for the Dwight Canady award are Jaylen Curry from Chambers, Ta’Korrie Faison from Goldsboro, Chase Lowe from Weddington, and Paul McNeil from Richmond.

• In 2023, Drake Powell from Northwood was named a finalist for the following individuals: DaVonte Brooks from Eastern Randolph, Isaiah Evans from North Mecklenburg, Ta’Korrie Faison from Goldsboro, Paul McNeil from Richmond, Jah Short from Farmville Central, and Elijah Strong from Myers Park.

The recipient of the award for the top female cross country runner of the year.

• In 2018, Caitlyn Burkett from Franklin Academy was chosen as the winner. The other finalists were Calli Parlier from Apex, Katherine Dokholyan from Chapel Hill, Kelsey Vogel from Green Hope, and Sloan Walter from Cardinal Gibbons.

• In 2019, the finalists for the Carmen Alder Pinecrest awards were Maggie McCormick from Harnett Central, Katarine Priu from Cardinal Gibbons, Natalie Tyner from Laney, and Hayley Whoolery from West Johnston.

• 2020 – Jonna Strange, North Iredell | Finalists: Camren Alder (Pinecrest), Angie Allen (North Lincoln), Sophia Spada (Charlotte Country Day), HAyley Whoolery (West Johnston)

• In 2021, Carmen Alder from Pinecrest was announced as a finalist, along with Angie Allen from North Lincoln, Ryann Aycock from Cary Christian, Kasey Cone from Charlotte Country Day, and Madeline Hill from Cuthbertson.

• In 2022, Sarah Mitchell from Apex will be competing in the finals alongside finalists Alyssa Presaino from Cuthbertson, Hannah Rae Shaffer from Cardinal Gibbons, Abby Weber from Chapel Hill, and Navaya Zales from Croatan.

• In 2023, Mary Bonner Dalton from Myers Park was selected as a finalist, along with Ryann Aycock from Cary Christian, Audrey Crowder from Durham Academy, Stella Kermes from Cuthbertson, and Macy Parks from North Lincoln.

Cross Country Runner of the Year – Male

• In the year 2018, Finn McBride from Green Hope was named a finalist alongside Laderique McNeill from Harnett Central, Nickolas Scudder from Millbrook, Sam Thornton from Cardinal Gibbons, and Wesley Provost from Apex Friendship.

• In 2019, Anton Idhammar and Cary were announced as finalists for the award. The other finalists were George Hotelling from East Chapel Hill, Nickolas Scudder from Millbrook, Ben Verchick from Union Pines, and Carson Williams from Cardinal Gibbons.

• In 2020, the finalists for the Ian Harrison Panther Creek award were Avery Cannon from Watauga, Aaron Rovnak from Franklin Academy, Jason Thomson from North Lincoln, and Carson Williams from Cardinal Gibbons.

• 2021 – Ryan Motondo, Williams | Finalists: Christian Landis (Providence Day), Aaron Rovnak (Franklin Academy), Walter Sellers (Atkins), Murphy Smith (Ardrey Kell)

• In 2022, Rocky Hansen from Christ School was named a finalist along with Jacob Laney from Porter Ridge, Ryan Motondo from Williams, Will Soule from Mount Tabor, and Zach Willer from Cramer.

• In 2023, Rocky Hansen from Christ School was named a finalist along with Jack Anstrom from Seaforth, Zack Gilbertson from Pinecrest, Caden Townshend from Weddington, and Gabriel Schmid from Orange.

Player of the Year in Football

• In 2018, Ricky Person from Heritage received an award, which was later separated into offensive and defensive categories after the first year.

Top Defensive Player in Football

• In 2019, Drake Thomas from Heritage was named as a finalist along with Jalen Brooks from Cardinal Gibbons, Traveon Freshwater from Northerastern, Derek Green from Southwest Onslow, and Devante Wedlock from Seventy-First.

• In 2020, Power Echols and Chambers were finalists for the award. The finalists were Jack Hollifield from Shelby, Aeneas Peebles from Knightdale, Shane Perry from Holly Springs, Travis Shaw from Grimsley, Salen Streater from Monroe, and Khalil Watson from Wake Forest.

• In the year 2021, Caleb Curtain of Grimsley was named a finalist along with Jacorrey Bible from Rolesville, Kaveon Freshwater from Northeastern, Javari Rice-Wilson from Kings Mountain, and Jalon Walker from Salisbury.

• In 2022, Beau Atkinson from Leesville Road was named a finalist alongside James Pearce from Chambers, Jyheem Pittman from Dudley, Albert Redd from Glenn, and Carter Wyatt from West Brunswick.

• In the year 2023, Daunte’ Hall from East Duplin was chosen as a finalist along with Tamarcus Cooley from Rolesville, Ben Cutter from East Lincoln, Jah Jarrett from Grimsley, Carson Jenkins from Northern Nash, Nick Martin from East Forsyth, and K.J. Sampson from New Bern.

The recipient of the Football Offensive Player of the Year award.

• Traevon Kenion from Wake Forest was selected as the 2019 finalist. Other finalists include Anthony Harris from Havelock, C.J. Johnson from D.H. Conley, Zonovan Knight from Southern Nash, and Emery Simmons from South View.

• In the year 2020, the finalists for the title were Will Shipley from Weddington, Jefferson Boaz from East Surry, Quinton Cooley from Southern Nash, Omarion Hampton from Cleveland, Caleb Hood from Richmond, Drake Maye from Myers Park, and Landin Sledge from Riverside.

• In 2021, Byrum Brown from Rolesville was named as a finalist alongside Kamarro Edmonds from Havelock, Austin Grier from Chambers, Skyler Locklear from Cleveland, and Kyle Pinnix from Reidsville.

• In 2022, the finalists for the Kanye Roberts and Wallace-Rose Hill competition are Alonza Barnett II from Grimsley, Byrum Brown from Rolesville, Wesley Grimes from Millbrook, and Omarion Hampton from Cleveland.

• In the year 2023, Keveon Rodgers from Hertford County was selected as a finalist along with Jaylen Alexander-Raynor from East Forsyth, Chris Culliver from Maiden, Jadyn Davis from Providence Day, A’ronne Herring from New Bern, Nathan Leacock from Millbrook, and Christian Perris from Princeton.

Female Golfer of the Year

• In 2018, Jennifer Chang from Athens Drive was a finalist for the competition. Other finalists included Katharina Floyd from Northwood, Kayla Ward from Garner, and Megan Kanaby from Cardinal Gibbons.

• In 2019, Katherine Schuster won the First Flight golf tournament. The finalists were Nicole Adam from O’Neal School, Mara Hirtle and Jaclyn Kenzel from Pinecrest, and Bailee Twiford from Currituck County.

• In the year 2020, Jaclyn Kenzel from Pinecrest was a finalist. The other finalists were Elizabeth Lochbauer from Cox Mill, Amanda Sambach from Cannon School, Katherine Schuster from First Flight, and Kelly Topiwala from Carmel Christian.

• 2021 – Macy Pate, Reagan | Finalists: Grace Holcomb (Laney), Emily Mathews (Eastern Alamance), Amanda Samback (Cannon School), Katherine Schuster (First Flight)
• In 2022, Karsyn Roberts from Wayne Country Day was announced as a finalist along with Kiera Bartholomew from North Raleigh Christian, Morgan Ketchum from Reagan, Emily Mathews from Eastern Alamance, and Ella Perna from Cardinal Gibbons.

• In 2023, Emily Mathews from Eastern Alamance was named a finalist along with Alicia Fang from Marvin Ridge, Anna Howerton from Reagan, Jenna Kim from Durham Academy, and Elizabeth Rudisill from Myers Park.

Male Golfer of the Year

• In 2018, A.J. Beechler from Pinecrest was a finalist for the Biggs Hawley (Broughton), Chris Sperrazza (Cardinal Gibbons), Jason Crews (Wakefield), and Spencer Oxendine (Jack Britt) awards.

• In 2019, Peter Fountain from Broughton was named a finalist along with Spencer Oxendine from Jack Britt, Logan Patrick from Midway, Kenan Poole from Ravenscroft, and Jackson Van Paris from O’Neal School.

• In 2020, Walker Isley from South Brunswick was named a finalist alongside Clayson Good from Jordan, Alex Heffner from Hickory Ridge, Randall Hudson from New Bern, and Nicholas Mathews from Eastern Alamance.

• In the year 2021, Jackson Van Paris of Pinecrest was named a finalist along with Lexton Ford from West Caldwell, Davis Sayman from Charlotte Latin, Caleb Surratt from Union Academy, and Luke Ward from T.C. Roberson.

• In 2022, Ethan Paschal and Terry Sanford were announced as the finalists for the prestigious award. The other finalists include Hampton Roberts from Panther Creek, Davis Sayman from Charlotte Latin, Caleb Surratt from Union Academy, and William Webb from Broughton.

• In 2023, Logan Atkins from Midway was chosen as a finalist. Other finalists include Will Hartman from Charlotte Catholic, Kyle Hass from Forsyth Country Day, Tyler Jones from Jacksonville, and Luke Mosley from J.H. Rose.

Women’s Indoor Track and Field

• In 2018, Sierra Fletcher from Southeast Raleigh was a finalist along with Carmen Alder from Pinecrest, Kyna Robinson from Southeast Raleigh, Morgan Smalls from Panther Creek, and Veronica Fraley from Wakefield.

• In 2019, Jayda Hunter from Jacksonville was a finalist alongside Sierra Fletcher from Southeast Raleigh, Alysia Johnson from Hillside, Jonah Ross from Garner, and Morgan Smalls from Panther Creek.

• In 2020, Morgan Smalls from Panther Creek was a finalist for the following names: Zariya Black from Eastern Guilford, Jayda Hunter from Jacksonville, Shawnti Jackson from Wakefield, and Kendall Jordan from Cummings.

• 2021 – Not awarded

• In 2022, Caroline Murrell from Northwood will be a finalist alongside Akala Garrett from Harding University, Sanu Jallow from West Mecklenburg, Shawnti Jackson from Wakefield, and Tamesia Pinnix from Cummings.

• In 2023, Tianna Spinks from Southern Guilford was announced as a finalist. The other finalists were Charlotte Bell from Cuthbertson, Arizona Blankenship from Swain County, Akala Garrett from Albemarle, and Aria Wegh from Marvin Ridge.

Men’s Indoor Track and Field

• In 2018, Ian Delgado from Green Hope was chosen as a finalist. Other finalists included Randolph Ross from Garner, Rondell Terry from Garner, Ryan Brown from Broughton, and Sam Thornton from Cardinal Gibbons.

• 2019 – Eric Haddock, Southest Raleigh | Finalists: Michael Gupton (Rolesville), Charles McBride (Apex), Randolph Ross (Garner), Jaylen Wright (Southern Durham)

• In 2020, the finalists for the Dominique Alexander Millbrook award were Jieem Bullock from North Brunswick, Spencer Evans from Lake Norman, Brandon Johnson from East Forsyth, and Savion Thompson from Reidsville.

• 2021 – Not awarded
• In 2022, Trevin Moyer from Mountain Island Charter was announced as a finalist alongside Isaiah Moore from Dudley, Terrell Robinson Jr. from Mount Tabor, Cameron Snead from West Johnston, and Kyziah Stone from Cleveland.

• The finalists for the 2023 competition are Jordan Polk and Jordan, as well as Kenneth Byrd from East Burke, Stephen Fernetti from North Lincoln, Antwan Hughes Jr. from Parkland, and Jonathan Paylor from Cummings.

Female Lacrosse Player of the Year.

• In 2018, Elizabeth Wilson from Cardinal Gibbons was named a finalist along with Amber McCarthy from Havelock, Claire Reist from Panther Creek, and Margaret Clark from Heritage.

• In 2019, Brooke Baker from Ravenscroft was named a finalist along with Brigid Cardillo from Middle Creek, Gracie New from Cardinal Gibbons, Claire Reist from Panther Creek, and Talia Zuco from East Chapel Hill.

• In the year 2020, Addie Camak from Broughton High School was named a finalist alongside Brooke Baker from Ravenscroft School, Gracie Colombo from Charlotte Latin School, Elisabeth Mayer from Jordan High School, and Kayla Rinaldi from Lake Norman High School.

• In 2021, Jordyn Case from Weddington was named a finalist alongside Fayleen Favreau from Holly Springs, Kellen Lucchesi from Myers Park, Caroline Mullahy from Cardinal Gibbons, and Molly Reed from East Chapel Hill.

• In 2022, Gracie Mullahy from Cardinal Gibbons was named a finalist alongside Kate Draddy from Charlotte Catholic, Kayleen Favreau from Holly Springs, Emily Phillips from Wake Forest, and Molly Reed from East Chapel Hill.

• 2023 – Gracie Mullahy, Cardinal Gibbons | Finalists: Kate Daniels (Charlotte Catholic), Lauren Kelly (Myers Park), Elektra Koulouris (Weddington), Emily Phillips (Wake Forest)

Male Lacrosse Player of the Year

• In 2018, Owen Caputo from Middle Creek was named a finalist. Other finalists included Lars Hoeg from Northwood, Reid Koonce from Athens Drive, Sean Jesrani from Holly Springs, and Zach Niemi from Cardinal Gibbons.

• In 2019, the finalists for the Riley Myer Award were Jake Caputo from Middle Creek, Kyle Hatcher from New Hanover, Van Parker from Broughton, and Graham Schwartz from Middle Creek.

• In 2020, Logan Wheeler from Fuquay-Varina was announced as a finalist along with Drew Elder from Lake Norman, Kyle Hatcher from New Hanover, Ryan Levy from East Chapel Hill, and Zach Vigue from Apex.

• In 2021, Joey Annetta from Holly Springs was named a finalist along with Dan Enoch from Cardinal Gibbons, Matthew Gulley from Apex, George Kalos from Hough, and Alex Levy from East Chapel Hill.

• 2022 – Coleman Kraske, Wakefield | Finalists: George Kalos (Hough), Tate Jones (Middle Creek), Trey Parkes (Hoggard), Caden Zadell (Cardinal Gibbons)

• In 2023, James Cardillo from Middle Creek High School was selected as a finalist. The other finalists are Kenan Everhart from Ashley High School, Luke Fenderson from Christ the King High School, Jack Ransom from Charlotte Catholic High School, and Karter Williams from Hough High School.

Female Soccer Player of the Year

• In 2018, Hayley Childress from Topsail was selected as a finalist for the award. Other finalists included Anne Lassiter Barnes from Broughton, Ellie Saunders from Union Pines, Linzi Long from Nash Central, and Mary Grace Bunch from Athens Drive.

• In 2019, Brenna Murray from Leesville Road was selected as a finalist along with Kennedy Capps from Franklin Academy, Keeley Cooper from Pinecrest, Lilly Frances Lobos from Washington, and Leah Rodgers from Clayton.

• In 2020, Abby Mayer was a finalist for the Person award. The other finalists were Naomi Campbell from South Granville, Maeve English from D.H. Conley, Olivia Neal from Heritage, and Taylor Spell from Clinton.

• In 2021, the finalists for the Lauren Landry Pinecrest award are Caileen Almeida from Myers Park, Emily Blowbliss from Union Pines, Ella Johnson from Hoggard, and Asha Means from Lake Norman Charter.

• In 2022, Brooklyn Holt from Heritage was selected as a finalist for the Taylor Chism (Laney), Ella Johnson (Hoggard), Zoe Susi (Wilkes Central), and Laura Cate Westerbeek (Athens Drive) awards.

• In 2023, Ellie Garrison from Wheatmore will be competing against Rhian Lawrence from Cardinal Gibbons, Anna Perry Sinclair from Clinton, Taylor Saurez from Panther Creek, and Molly Widderich from Eastern Alamance for the title of finalist.

Male Soccer Player of the Year.

• In 2018, Richard Lopez-Hernandez and Franklinton were named as finalists. The finalists were Jackson Hollenbach from Cardinal Gibbons, Liam Camilleri from Panther Creek, Patrick O’Neill from Green Hope, and Trevor Berk from Heritage.

• In 2019, Patrick O’Neill from Green Hope was a finalist alongside Eduardo Cifuentes from Granville Central, Mason Kosik from Voyager Academy, Parker Norris from Clinton, and Emmanuel Petrov from Ravenscroft.

• In 2020, Drew Lovelace and Holly Springs were joined by Jorge Alfaro (Williams), Aldair Ancica-Hernandez (R.J. Reynolds), Chase Gilley (East Lincoln), and Landon Sloan (Heritage).

• In 2021, the finalists for the Connor Kitson Wake Forest award are Carter Hensley from Myers Park, Drew Lovelace from Holly Springs, Jake Shannon from Apex, and Stephen Sopp from Apex Friendship.

• In 2022, Aidan Payne from New Hanover was named a finalist, along with Ian Bacchus from Western Alamance, Jaques Lavielle from Apex, Kheynne Ona from South Mecklenburg, and Brendan Peeples from Cardinal Gibbons.

• In 2023, Reece Gery from Rosewood will be competing against Josh Bevan from Green Hope, Drew Hansen from Christ the King, Stone Murrill from Hoggard, and Alex Walker from Laney for the title of finalists.

“Player of the Year in softball”

• In 2018, Brooke Bowling from South Granville was named a finalist. Other finalists included Alyssa Goshorn from Cape Fear, Greyson Way from Richmond, Mia Ayres from South View, and Rivers Andrews from Cedar Ridge.

• In 2019, Ashley Gontram from Heritage was selected as a finalist, along with Amya Evans from South Central, Ally Goss from South Granville, Abbey Tucker from Washington, and Greyson Way from Richmond.

• In the autumn of 2020, Martin from North Stokes was announced as a finalist. The other finalists included Mackenzie Allison from Ragsdale, Laine Barefoot from Louisburg, Hailey Bunting from Camden County, and Haley Haislip from Wake Christian.

• In the year 2021, Icess Tresvik and Hoggard were named finalists for the award. Other finalists included Taylor Apple from Western Alamance, Brooke Bowling from South Granville, Kayla Dunn from Holly Springs, and Jordan Hatch from West Stanly.

• In 2022, the finalists for the Kylie Aldridge Award are Kenna Raye Dark from Eastern Alamance, Kierston Deal from East Forsyth, Karlyn Pickens from North Buncombe, and Nadia Sykes from Rolesville. Gray’s Creek is also a finalist.

• In 2023, Taylor Apple from Western Alamance was selected as a finalist along with Emma Clarke from West Rowan, Tori Ensley from Franklin, Karli Godwin from East Columbus, and Jamari Moss from Warren County.

Women’s Swimming and Diving

• In 2018, Brooke Zettel from Apex Friendship was a finalist alongside Amanda Ray and Grace Countie from Leesville Road, as well as Kenna Haney from Sanderson.

• In 2019, Claire Curzan from Cardinal Gibbons was a finalist alongside Ashley McCauley from Leesville Road, Clara Tate from Chapel Hill, Brooke Zettel from Apex Friendship, and Ashton Zuburg from Leesville Road.

• In 2020, the finalists for the Claire Curzan, Cardinal Gibbons award were Abby Arens from St. Mary’s School, Grace Rainey from Hough, Madeline Smith from J.H. Rose, and Kiley Wilhelm from Myers Park.

• In 2021, Claire Curzan from Cardinal Gibbons was named as a finalist alongside Jennah Fadely from Jordan-Matthews, Teresa Ivan from Ardrey Kell, Madeline Menkhaus from Charlotte Catholic, and Brooke Zettel from Apex Friendship.

• In 2022, Claire Curzan from Cardinal Gibbons was named a finalist along with Keelan Cotter from Green Hope, Charlotte Hook from Cary Academy, Grace Rainey from Hough, and Kiley Wilhelm from Myers Park.

• In 2023, Katie Belle Sikes from Orange was a finalist along with Maya Lambert from Carrboro, Grace Rainey from Hough, Mary Shanahan from Eno River Academy, and Kiley Wilhelm from Myers Park.

Swimming & Diving – Male

• In 2018, Zach Brown from Athens Drive was chosen as a finalist. Other finalists included Connor Dalbo from Green Hope, John Healy from Green Hope, Joshua Legge from Millbrook, and Sean Quinn from Wakefield.

• In 2019, David Wahlen from Athens Drive was a finalist along with Pete Bretzmann and Sam Hoover from Chapel Hill, Michael Ivy from Green Hope, and Mitchell Langston from Cleveland.

• The finalists for the 2020 Michael Moore Green Hope award are Tim Connery from Christ the King, Preston Forst from Northern Guilford, Sam Hoover from Chapel Hill, and Baylor Nelson from Community School of Davidson.

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  2021 – Lance Norris from Nash Central was selected as a finalist along with Garrett Boone from South Mecklenburg, Michael Cotter from Green Hope, Sam Hoover from Chapel Hill, and Baylor Nelson from Community School of Davidson.

• In the year 2022, Michael Cotter from Green Hope was chosen as a finalist alongside Tate Bacon from Wake Forest, Luca Battaglini from Durham School of the Arts, David Greeley from Cardinal Gibbons, and Matthew Lucky from Concord.

• In 2023, Lucca Battaglini from Durham School of the Arts was selected as a finalist along with Jacob Jensen from Burns, Grayson Nye from Middle Creek, Will Thompson from Carrboro, and Wells Walker from Broughton.

Female Tennis Player of the Year

• In 2018, Jenna Knors and Karen Galush from Cardinal Gibbons were finalists alongside Bella Steffens from Panther Creek, Brenna Bryant from Tarboro, Katie Andreini from Green Hope, and Nina Bohunska from North Johnston.

• In 2019, Katie Andreini from Green Hope was a finalist, along with Joy Callwood from Durham Academy, Sabrina Grewal from Research Triangle, Alice Holding from St. David’s, and Sibel Tanik from Sanderson.

• In the year 2020, Jenna Thompson from South Mecklenburg was named a finalist alongside Katie Andreini from Green Hope, Lauren Baddour from Carrboro, Juliana Craft from Sanderson, and Rose Kenny from Charlotte Catholic.

• In 2021, Alexis Wolgemuth and Fred T. Foard were named finalists for the Gabriella Cicin (Apex), Hannah Jiang (Cox Mill), McCollough Perry (Hendersonville), and Peyton Philemon (New Hanover) awards.

• In the year 2022, the finalists for the Alexis Wolgemuth and Fred T. Foard awards are Olivia Corcoran from Green Hope, Maggie Gehring from Charlotte Catholic, Madison Hill from Jay M. Robinson, and Reese Sager from Marvin Ridge.

• In the year 2023, Anna Piland from Cape Fear was named a finalist alongside Olivia Corcoran from Green Hope, Julianne Izod from Apex Friendship, Teagan Reilly from Myers Park, and Ella Strickler from Carrboro.

Male Tennis Player of the Year

• In 2018, Trice Pickens from Panther Creek was chosen as a finalist alongside Banks Evans from Clayton, Ethan Saber from Enloe, and Rohan Sachdev from Enloe.

• 2019 – Banks Evans, Clayton | Finalists: Sam Dively (Wayne Country Day), Peter Glenn (Cardinal Gibbons), Alex Kim (Panther Creek), Griffith Warren (New Hanover)

• In 2020, Brann Reid and Newton-Conover were finalists for the title. The other finalists included John French from North Raleigh Christian, John Hankinson from Research Triangle, Sam Jones from Clayton, and Nathan Lieberman from Terry Sanford.

• In 2021, Joe Wayand from Cardinal Gibbons was selected as a finalist, along with Aidan Chung from Carrboro, Foster Evans from Clayton, Dennis Perumov from Chapel Hill, and Tyler Ramanta from Pine Lake Prep.

• In 2022, Josh Mayhew from Cedar Ridge will be competing against Gabe Avram (Carmel Christian), Aidan Chung (Carrboro), Carl Gedlitschka (Grimsley), and Carter McWhorter (Greensboro Day) in the finals.

• 2023 – Griffin Lovern, Hickory | Finalists: Johnathan Baddour (Carrboro), Drew Hedgecoe (Terry Sanford), Marshall Landry (Pinecrest), Josh Mayhew (Cedar Ridge)

Female Track and Field Athlete

• In 2018, Morgan Smalls from Panther Creek was joined by Carmen Alder from Pinecrest, Megan Marvin from Chapel Hill, Sierra Fletcher from Southeast Raleigh, and Veronica Fraley from Wakefield as finalists.

• In 2019, the finalists for the Morgan Smalls, Panther Creek award were Jahzata Hart from Southeast Raleigh, Megan Marvin from Chapel Hill, Jonah Ross from Garner, and My’Smyra Seward from Franklinton.

• In 2020, Morgan Smalls from Panther Creek was named a finalist along with Megan Marvin from Chapel Hill, Jonah Ross from Garner, Teteateh Snoh from Durham School of the Arts, and Hayley Whoolery from West Johnston.

• In 2021, Shawnti Jackson from Cardinal Gibbons was selected as a finalist along with Zariyah Black from Eastern Guilford, Autumn Judd and Falon Spearman from Cardinal Gibbons, and Lauren Tolbert from Highland Tech.

• In 2022, Shawnti Jackson from Wakefield will be a finalist alongside Maddie Davies from Athens Drive, Akala Garrett from Harding University, Alyssa Preisano from Cuthbertson, and Falon Spearman from Providence Day.

• In 2023, Camryn Massey and Ashbrook were the finalists, including Olivia Bufalini from Laney, JaMeesia Ford from Jack Britt, Ai’Yana Gray-Williams from Parkland, and Alexis Willis from Stuart Cramer.

Male Track and Field Athlete

• In 2018, the finalists for the Randolph Ross and Garner competition were Asher Prince from Western Harnett, Ian Delgado from Green Hope, Isai’as Robinson from Overhills High, and Khaleb McRae from Southern Durham.

• In 2019, Randolph Ross from Garner was named a finalist along with Dionte Alston from Hunt, Brendon Hodge from Croatan, Charles McBride from Apex, and Nickolas Scudder from Millbrook.

• In 2020, the finalists for the Kimani McDaniels award were Kendall Artis from Rolesville, Jehovah McKiver from T.W. Andrews, Cameron Rose from Hickory Ridge, and Jake Soorus from North Lincoln.

• In 2021, Trevin Moyer of Mountain Island Charter was selected as a finalist, along with Jack Dingman from Northern Guilford, Rashod Lynch from R-S Central, Painter Richards-Baker from Christ School, and Spencer Williams from Davie County.

• In 2022, Trevin Moyer from Mountain Island Charter will be competing in the finals alongside Jacob Laney from Porter Ridge, Cameron Snead from West Johnston, Kyziah Stone from Cleveland, and Spencer Williams from Davie County.

• In 2023, Tony Taylor from Leesville Road was selected as a finalist alongside Xavier Branker from Ardrey Kell, Matthew Gray from Swain County, Rocky Hansen from Christ School, and Walker Norris from North Raleigh Christian Academy.

Player of the Year for Volleyball

• In 2018, Destiny Cox from Carrboro was a finalist along with Ade’ Owokoniran from Wakefield, Alani Alderman from Panther Creek, Avery Bowman from Person, and Leah Williams from Midway.

• In 2019, the finalists for Sydney Dowler from Green Hope were Jade Demps from Broughton, Emani Foster from Vance County, Kamrum Johnson from Currituck County, and Alyssa Stone from Northern Durham.

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  In 2020, Skylar Buckley from North Raleigh Christian was named a finalist along with Jade Demps from Broughton, Sydney Dowler from Green Hope, Tori Jester from West Rowan, and Kaya Merkler from Chapel Hill.

• In 2021, the finalists for the Arica Davis North Raleigh Christian Scholarship are Emily Chrysogelos from Cardinal Gibbons, Cassie Tanton from McMichael, Michelle Thao from Fred T. Foard, and Gerren Tomlin from Davidson Day.

• In 2022, Riley Buckley from North Raleigh Christian Academy was chosen as a finalist. The other finalists were Kadynce Booth from East Forsyth, Alexis Shelton from Ardrey Kell, Payton Shiflet from Southwestern Randolph, and Ava Toppin from Green Level.

• 2023 – Kiki Horne, Millbrook | Finalists: Laney Choboy (Leesville Road), Aaliyah Mitchell (Sun Valley), Emma Norris (North Iredell), Asia Thigpen (Green Level)

The recipient of the Wrestler of the Year Award.

• In 2018, Quincy Monday from Carrboro was selected as a finalist along with Jalen Brooks from Cardinal Gibbons, Jaxon Maroney from Holly Springs, Josiah Ramirez from Orange, and Kobe Early from Cary.

• In 2019, Timothy Decatur and Rosewood were finalists for the following schools: Aaron Bancroft from Fike, Jalen Brooks from Cardinal Gibbons, Kobe Early from Cary, and Dallas Wilson from Cape Fear.

• In 2020, Christian Decatur, C.B. Aycock were finalists for the awards, along with Kobe Early from Cary, Landon Foor from Fred T. Foard, Heath Gonyer from Northern Guilford, and Dallas Wilson from Cape Fear.

• In the year 2021, Landon Foor and Fred T. Foard were named as finalists along with Holden Cypher from Millbrook, Will Lewis from Western Harnett, Jeremiah Price from Surry Central, and Richard Treanor from Hough.

• In 2022, Aiden McCafferty from Union Pines was named a finalist, along with Levi Andrews from Avery County, Kyle Montaperto from Central Academy of Technology & Arts, Mark Samuel from Laney, and Cameron Stinson from Mallard Creek.

• In 2023, Jeremiah Price from Surry Central was announced as a finalist alongside Caleb Beaty from Corinth Holders, Aldo Hernandez from Uwharrie Charter, Charlie Sly from Stuart Cramer, and Tyler Tracy from Cardinal Gibbons.

Game Awards

The top game of the year.

• In 2018, Wake Forest faced off against Mallard Creek in a football match. The finalists in other sports were Cardinal Gibbons vs Sanderson in football, Garner vs South Central in men’s basketball, Rocky Mount vs Northern Nash in men’s basketball, and Southern Nash vs Havelock in football.

• In 2019, Panther Creek and Wakefield competed in a boys basketball game. The finalists for other sports included Jacksonville and Havelock for football, South View and Seventy-First for football, Voyager Academy and Community School of Davidson for boys soccer, and Wake Forest and Chambers for football.

• In 2020, there were several notable high school sports matchups, including Charlotte Catholic versus Williams in boys soccer. The finalists for various championships included Cardinal Gibbons and Wake Forest in football, Charlotte Catholic and Kings Mountain in football, Farmville Central and South Granville in boys basketball, and Granville Central and Westover in boys basketball.

• In 2021, the 4A boys basketball state championship was between Millbrook and Ardrey Kell. The finalists for other sports were Orange and Chapel Hill for football, Pinecrest and Hoggard for girls soccer, Rolesville and Wake Forest for football, and Western Alamance and Northern Guilford for football.

• In 2022, there will be several exciting matches and championships in various sports, including Green Level vs. D.H. Conley in the 4A volleyball playoffs, Greene Central vs. Shelby in the 2A boys soccer state championship, Jay M. Robinson vs. Farmville Central in the 2A boys basketball state championship, Rolesville vs. Millbrook in the 4A football playoffs, and Weddington vs. Chambers in the 4A boys basketball playoffs.

• In 2023, North Mecklenburg defeated Chambers in a boys basketball game. The finalists were Grimsley and Hough in the football playoffs, Millbrook and Cardinal Gibbons in the volleyball playoffs, New Bern and Jordan in the football playoffs, and Owen and Clinton in the boys soccer state championship.

The most surprising event of the year.

• In 2018, Clayton emerged victorious over Garner in a football game. Other notable results included Green Hope defeating South Meck in men’s swimming, Heritage defeating South Central in men’s basketball, and Sanderson defeating Millbrook in men’s basketball.

• In 2019, the Northwood boys basketball team emerged victorious over Hillside. In other sports news, Cary beat Wakefield in the 4A girls basketball playoffs, Leesville Road came out on top against Millbrook in the Cap 7 boys basketball tournament, and Sanderson triumphed over Cardinal Gibbons in girls tennis. In a surprising upset, Scotland County defeated the previously undefeated Cardinal Gibbons in the football playoffs.

• 2020 – Jordan-Matthews boys basketball | Finalists: Eastern Wayne beats New Hanover, boys basketball, Gray’s Creek beats Southern Durham, football, Jordan-Matthews rallies to win conference tournament, boys basketball, Pinecrest beats Leesville Road, boys basketball, Thomasville beats Carrboro, boys soccer

• In the 2021 playoffs for girls lacrosse, East Chapel Hill triumphed over Cardinal Gibbons. The finalists were as follows: Ardrey Kell won against North Mecklenburg in boys basketball, Bishop McGuinness defeated Mount Airy in boys basketball, East Chapel Hill emerged victorious over Cardinal Gibbons in girls lacrosse, Providence beat Green Hope in volleyball, and Southern Alamance was triumphant over Eastern Alamance in softball.

• In the 2022 state championship for 3A boys soccer, Western Alamance plays against Hickory. The finalists include Holly Springs defeating Cardinal Gibbons in boys lacrosse, Leesville Road defeating Richmond in football, Millbrook defeating Green Hope in volleyball, West Caldwell defeating R-S Central in boys basketball, and Western Alamance defeating Hickory in boys soccer.

• In 2023, Holly Springs emerged victorious against Millbrook in a girls’ basketball match. The finalists were A.C. Reynolds, who defeated Chambers in the football playoffs, and Holly Springs, who beat Millbrook in the girls’ basketball playoffs. Lumberton also secured a win against Pinecrest in the wrestling playoffs, while Triton defeated Jacksonville in the football playoffs. Despite having a 2-7 record in conference play, White Oak managed to defeat Swansboro.

Spirit Awards

Reworded: The Team of the Year for Cheerleading.

• In 2018, Millbrook High School competed against Green Hope High School, Heritage High School, Holly Springs High School, and South Lenoir High School, and all four schools were named finalists.

• In 2019, Holly Springs High School was a finalist alongside Apex Friendship High School, Cardinal Gibbons High School, Green Hope High School, and Heritage High School.

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  2020 Weddington High School was a finalist in the competition, along with Cardinal Gibbons High School, Davie County High School, Green Hope High School, and Holly Springs High School.

• 2021 – Charlotte Catholic High School | Finalists: A.L. Brown, Charlotte Catholic, Davie County, Marvin Ridge, Weddington

• In 2022, Cardinal Gibbons High School will compete against Apex Friendship High School, Green Level High School, Northwest Guilford High School, and West Forsyth High School as finalists.

• In the year 2023, Apex Friendship High School will be competing against Cardinal Gibbons High School, Lake Norman High School, Marvin Ridge High School, and Weddington High School in the finals.

“Marching Band of the Year” is awarded to the top performing marching band.

• In 2018, Green Hope High School was a finalist along with Cape Fear High School, Chapel Hill High School, Franklinton High School, and Panther Creek High School.

• In 2019, the finalists for Hillside High School were Athens Drive High School, E.E. Smith High School, Panther Creek High School, and West Johnston High School.

• The finalists for the 2020 Reagan High School are Cleveland High School, Dudley High School, Hillside High School, and Orange High School.

• 2021 – Not awarded

• In 2022, the finalists for Hillside High School are Cardinal Gibbons High School, Green Level High School, Grimsley High School, and North Brunswick High School.

• 2023 – Cleveland High School | Finalists: Green Level High School, Hillside High School, Holly Springs High School, Panther Creek High School

Mascot of the Year

• In 2018, the finalists for the Heritage High School mascot were Hercules the Husky, Cougar from Wake Forest, and Gryphon from Rocky Mount.

• In 2019, the Richmond Raiders were finalists for the Capital championship (represented by Broughton High School), the Imp championship (represented by Cary High School), the Husky championship (represented by Heritage High School), and the Fighting Scot championship (represented by Scotland High School).

• 2020 Wake Forest Cougars – Finalists: Broughton High School Caps Crazy, Charlotte Latin School Victor E. Hawk, Lumberton High School Pirates

• The finalists for the 2021 Green Level Gator championship are the Pisgah Black Bears, Green Level Gators, Cary Imps, Bishop McGuinness Villains, and Grimsley Whirlies.

• The finalists for the 2022 Green Level Gator competition are the Lejeune Devilpups, Mount Airy Granite Bears, NC Science & Math Unicorns, and Research Triangle Raptors.

• The finalists for the 2023 Willow Spring Storm are the Ashbrook Green Wave, Bishop McGuinness Villains, Mount Airy Granite Bears, and Palisades Pumas.

“Top Student Section of the Year”

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  In 2018, the Blue Crew from Garner High School competed against the Heritage Hooligans, Middle Creek Creek Crazies, Rocky Mount Student Booster Club, and Southern Nash High School for the title of finalists.

• In 2019, Pat Pit from Apex Friendship High School was a finalist alongside Holly Springs, Middle Creek, Millbrook, and Northern Durham.

• In 2020, Pinecrest High School was among the finalists for Apex Friendship, Leesville Road, Millbrook, and Myers Park.

• 2021 – Not awarded

• 2022 marks the year of Orange Crush in Fuquay Varina.

• The finalists for the 2023 Northwood competition are Central Cabarrus, Grimsley, Holly Springs, and Myers Park.

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Source: highschoolot.com