Moving to eight classifications opens the door for smaller communities across North Carolina to experience games like this.
Watauga has been dominant in the High Country for years, but could never quite get past the Marvin Ridge's, Reagan's, and Cox Mill's of the old 4A West.
It's going to be tough to find two programs with more passionate communities.
Still 20 minutes from the opening serve, and there is an excellent crowd on hand.
Both student sections are packed as well. Quite the environment.
Should have full highlights from today's action at Middle Creek up on @HighSchoolOT soon.
If there was an MVP award for WCPSS girls flag football, you have to imagine that @MiddleCreekFB's Abbey Kennedy is the runaway favorite after two weeks.
Some of these throws are unreal.
Chadlyn Traylor had 8 brain surgeries before he was 12.
For much of his youth he was medically unable to play the sport he loved.
Now he's going to graduate high school as a 4-year starter and 3-time NCHSAA state champion.
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Fun news for UNC basketball fans.
At halftime of tonight's football game, Tar Heel recruit Drake Powell was named the Homecoming King at Northwood High School.
Final - GBB
Charlotte Catholic 61, Watauga 55
Blanca Thomas' scores 27 points and grabs 18 rebounds to earn herself one final high school game. The Cougars have finally broken through to play their way into the state championship.
Tears of pain turned to tears of joy.
@SupremeDre8 and @dionte_neal with their one shining moment on the basketball court.
They're two-time state champions this YEAR.
Here is what NCHSAA commissioner Que Tucker had to say tonight at the Green Level vs Cox Mill #WeStandWithTheNCHSAA volleyball match.
She encourages student athletes to make the most of the experiences that the NCHSAA continues to provide them.
More on @HighSchoolOT tonight.
Isaiah Evans' last high school basketball game will be for a state championship.
So many years of working for this moment paid off for the @northmeckbball senior.
@IsaiahEvans26
Final - GBB
Rolesville 65, Charlotte Catholic 58
The Rams flip an eight point deficit in the second half into its first state championship in school history.
Caitlyn Jones was masterful with a 25 point, 7 assist MVP performance.
Texas was a dream destination for one of the nation's top defensive backs.
When the Longhorns came calling, @samari_matthews instantly knew that he was ready to move Matthews Island from Hough to the SEC.
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Harrison with a volleyball spike block that makes a sound that I've ever heard before.
The powerful block is a pseudo assist as it flies to half court where Neal takes it to the cup for two.
Harrison follows with a dunk; 63-49 Rams.