307 Eastwood Road Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 NO. Venancia Miller & Sidney Ramsey (Greene Central) 6-0, 6-1, Lindsay Bull & Ava Hefner (Hendersonville) def. West Charlotte is a fifth-place team from the Queen City Athletic Conference, a split-classification league that included 4A powers North Mecklenburg and Chambers. North Augusta girls basketball remains the standard ahead of SCHSL 4A state title game, North Augusta wins AAAA girls basketball state championship game against Westwood, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "It's an awesome feeling. WebAll-State Teams; Wells Fargo Cup. While each has oversight of its own activities, the IHSMA and IHSSA are actually housed and supported by the IHSAA and IGHSAU, respectively, which reduces cost for the two fine arts organizations. .tg .tg-yjjc{background-color:#f9f9f9;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle} A year ago, East Lincoln eked out a 58-56 home win in the second round. The NC High School Athletic Association released the official schedule, with neutral sites, for Saturdays Eastern and Western regional championship games. If you have questions, please reach out to Allison Steinmetz at allison@nctennis.com. "Neither team had forgotten about the second-round game just three or four months earlier. Links to book online below: Schedules for all championship games will be announced by the NCHSAA. All rights reserved. Guards: Shamya Arnold, Jr.; Kyla Bryant, Sr.; Torese Evans, So. Marianna Faint (Reidsville) 6-0, 6-0, Olivia Hankinson (Research Triangle) def. They are fearless and fun to watch. Incorporating two classes each within the two grade levels, there are eight respective state championships up for grabs each year at the IESA track and field meet. Seniors Ollie Alford (12.1 ppg) and Donovan Raymond (11.0 ppg) have provided experience to compliment Taylor this season. Meanwhile, the Lady Mustangs of East Lincoln has a trio of underclassmen that has led them to the regional championship. Freshmen Emma Montanari and sophomore Hailey McFadden both average 11.1 points a night, with freshmen Kiara Anderson just behind them with 10.9 points per game. You can download the "Match Tennis Team" now to have in place AFTER you register for the event. 9 Ashe County (80-55), 2/28 vs. No. Only two opponents have been within a single-digit margin at the final buzzer against East Lincoln. The VHSL sponsors a variety of activities beyond athletics. .tg {border-collapse:collapse;border-color:#ccc;border-spacing:0;} Bodies were flying, technicals were being handed out. The IHSAA and the IGHSAU offer nearly identical sports offerings, with the primary exception being football. March 2 UPDATE: The 2-A, 3-A The UIL technically allows private-school membership, but sees very few applicants due to stringent stipulations. "I just want to thank God, because this wouldn't have happened without him. Amarillo vs Centennial (UIL Class 5A Team Tennis Final) Published: 2022 | 176 Photos. Lindsay Bull & Ava Hefner (Hendersonville) 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-4, Chloe Harrington (Northern Nash) def. Thursday meant a lot to Smith, in particular. Connecticut While similar to Maine and Vermont in some respects, the NFHS member association in Connecticut is part of a structure for high school sports and activities that is truly unique. Mariami Khosroshvili (North Johnston) 6-0, 6-0, Andersen Schubert (Pine Lake Prep) def. The Media Championships consist of five competitions for student broadcasting, newspaper, online news, magazine and yearbook publications. Forwards: Taylor Bostain, Sr. (4.5 ppg, 6.1 rpg); Kaliyah Hill, So. There are 12 states that have more than one governing body for high school sports and activities. The state championships will be held on March 11 at both the Reynolds Coliseum at North Carolina State University and the Dean E. Smith Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Its a very unique opportunity for students in Illinois, saidIESA Executive Director Steve Endsley. padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;} All rights reserved. Rachel Carter & Ellen Bryant (Surry Central) 6-1, 6-1, Sarayu Brundavanam & Krisha Avula (Raleigh Charter) def. The Minnesota State High School League sponsors visual arts as well but ends its awards recognition at the regional level. The Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) the NFHS member association in the state oversees activities for boys, while the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) handles the girls side. Led by their own commissioners, the sections do retain some autonomy, as they formulate regulations in other areas that fit best with their participants. The Mustangs have 18. Avalyn Ward & Amelia Weaver (Western Alamance) 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-3, Kate Allen & Najla Sharif (Northwest Cabarrus) def. Sophia Kolmel & Reilly Perry (A.C. Reynolds) 6-1, 6-0, Alexis Chan & Madison Lamptey (Holly Springs) def. The concerns from parents come as a Jessica Fuchs (Oak Grove) 6-0, 6-3, Alex Wolgemuth (Fred T. Foard) def. Both post players and guards alike can and will shoot from anywhere in the halfcourt set. You have permission to edit this article. Caroline Adkins & Kathryn Adkins (Fike) 6-1, 6-4, Kate Allen & Najla Sharif (Northwest Cabarrus) def. Capsules for both games are below. WebThe NCHSAA organizes member schools into conferences and oversees the state championships for each of the sanctioned sports. Saturdays matchups will include three of the four teams still looking to remain perfect on the season. Jacy Noble (South Stanly) def. (10.9 ppg, 4.0 apg, 4.2 spg); Melena Arndt, Fr. The NC High School Athletic Association released the official schedule, with neutral sites, for Saturdays Eastern and Western regional championship games. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) Locations and times have been announced for the regional championships of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association playoffs. 1 Grimsley (Greensboro, NC) vs. No. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. The Interscholastic Division is the area tasked with managing the MPAs 17 sport programs for its 150-plus high schools, while the Professional Division deals primarily with professional development opportunities for the more than 800 member administrators in the state, and also handles the associations sponsored activities. We were challenged that night, but our kids stayed true to each other and the game plan and we found a way to win when we didn't exactly have our best stuff. Olivia Hankinson (Research Triangle) 6-1, 6-3, Madison Hill (J.M. There are six other state associations the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, Maine Principals Association, Minnesota State High School League, New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association, South Dakota High School Activities Association and the Utah High School Activities Association that do not accept middle school members, but allow middle school students to participate in high school state championship events. THE ADDRESS: 2049 Champion Way, Graniteville, SC 29829. We went back and talked to them about settling down and doing things that we knew we could do. Stopping the whirlwind that is early-round playoff basketball, North Carolina basketball players dominate 247Sports' updated class of 2024 rankings, Last second tally sends Cardinal Gibbons past T.C. Diversity is a visible and integral element to the makeup of the United States melting pot, and, as showcased in this article, a similar theme runs through the NFHS membership. Like East Burke, Salisbury had to go to a hostile environment in the last round, with the Hornets outlasting playoff rival Shelby by a 46-40 final. Towneplace Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach, Staybridge Suites Wilmington - Wrightsville, 5010 New Centre Drive Wilmington, NC 28403. I just can't tell you how happy I am for the girls, our program, the community and the coaching staff; all those things played an important part of this entire process. Click Here to Book Cut off is 10/26. Annie Stidham & Allie Hicks (South Brunswick) 6-0, 6-1, Kate Allen & Najla Sharif (Northwest Cabarrus) def. Please subscribe to keep reading. They settled down and came back and played well," he said. It felt like a home game.". The balance of your attack was impressive in the game at Randleman. Wednesday nights softball opener came down to some of tho, The sights and sounds of Little League baseball in McDowell County are not far away as signups for the 2023 Little League season are in their , Just one day after losing their season opener on the road, the McDowell Titans responded with a 6-3 road win at Owen to get into the winners . Book your group rate for NC Tennis Championship 11-2/11-6-22 New Mexico and Vermont have their own unique activities as well. East Burke returns to Saturday's 2A West final for the first time since the 2017 season, as the Cavaliers will take on defending state champion Salisbury, with the game scheduled to take place at Dudley High in Greensboro. Nineteen of the 29 wins by West Rowan have been by a running-clock margin (40 or more points). The CIAC Board of Control handles the implementation and management of policies for eligibility, transfers and several other issues on the athletics side. Cut off date is 10/19. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). NC Tennis USTA Week 2 Combo Anna Katherine Medlin (Greene Central) 6-1, 6-1, Olivia Pursley (Hendersonville) def. With that being said, we are intimately familiar with this opponent. We were fortunate enough to come from behind and beat them at the buzzer last year in the second round of the state playoffs, and then we faced them twice this summer during our camp season. Kara Comer (Wheatmore) 7-5, 6-1, Sabrina Grewal (Research Triangle) def. West Rowan has never played in a state final. The NYSCHSAA and NYSAIS are both NFHS affiliate members. East Burke, East Lincoln girls basketball squads set for regional title games. In addition to reviewing the NFHS member state associations, following is information on some of the other governing organizations as well. [7] The Championship win was the first for the school's football program under long-time coach Hal Capps. In the case of the UIL, only private schools that are accredited by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission and do not qualify for any similar organization are eligible to join. Twelve NFHS member associations sponsor at least one activity other than athletics: Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah and Washington and West Virginia. The NCHSAA specifies its exceptions to non-boarding parochial schools and mandates those schools do not recruit or offer athletic scholarships to student-athletes. With both teams going unbeaten to this point, and by blowouts, is there a mind shift for the team in playing someone that is their equal? ; (1.3 ppg) Demya Phifer, Jr. (11.9 ppg); Makaylah Tenor, Jr. (6.5 ppg); Tiara Thompson, Fr. Our kids love to play, love to compete and have built trust and belief in each other.". 30 Wilkes Central (65-21), 2/23 vs. No. Through various structures, governance systems and provisions, each member association bears a slightly different methodology. The N.C. High School Athletic Association individual girls tennis state championships concluded on Saturday. The VPAs 15-member executive board, which is made up entirely of active and retired principals and assistant principals,governs seven fall sports, 11 winter sports and six spring sports. It was wild. WebThey won the 2007 state championship on December 8, 2007, 6236 against North Gaston High School. Neither team has been threatened much this season. Kate Allen & Najla Sharif (Northwest Cabarrus) 6-3, 6-3, Sieun Lee (Heritage) def. It was North Augusta's sixth trip to The KDI Swag Shop will be located at the Hampton Inn, host hotel. VIDEO: Coach Catriona Young talks about the game. Last year, McDowell Highs Titan Gymnasium was the host of the 4A West Regional Championship and the regional winners from Chambers High School (womens) and Weddington (mens) ultimately went on to capture state championships in the 4A classification. Pradnya Akula (South Central) 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, Emma Carver (North Lincoln) def. Elena Bumgarner & Anna Trace (Brevard) 6-3, 6-0, Samantha Levine & Lauren McClure (Raleigh Charter) def. The look of shock in the referee's eyes was like, 'What have I got myself into?' "Coming into the game, we didn't think it (press defense) was going to be a problem. Having a huge crowd follow us was so important for our success too. About 580 schools participated in the 2019 state meet. "That's our mindset. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. When the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, it laid the foundation for the United States of America, a nation that would grow to incorporate 50 individual states over the following two centuries. ; McKenzie Benfield, Fr. Center: Aubree Grigg, Sr. (9.7 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 2.6 bpg), PLAYOFF RESULTS: 2/21 vs. No. We have to control the tempo and play smart to take advantage of them pressuring us, and play great team defense. Robinson) def. "We talked a lot about adapting and overcoming. (17.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 7.7 apg, 6.2 spg); Kassie Turner, Jr. (7.2 ppg, 3.7 rpg). McDowell High School has been selected to host the 3A West Regional Basketball Championships this Saturday starting at 1 p.m. Version: master-175, Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), Alabama Independent School Association (AISA), Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA), Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC), Delaware Interscholastic Athlectic Association (DIAA), District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA), Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA), Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Kansas State High School Athletic Association (KSHSAA), Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA), Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA), Nevada Interscholsatic Activities Association (NIAA), New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA), New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA), Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL), South Carolina High School League (SCHSL), South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA), South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA), Tennessee Seconday School Athletic Association (TSSAA), Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA), Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (SSAC), Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA), New York Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL). Both teams have had little problems pursuing. .tg .tg-rrvj{background-color:#656565;text-align:left;vertical-align:bottom} Past Champions 2021-2022; Past Champions 2020-2021; Past Champions 2019-2020; Past Both squads won big in Tuesdays fourth-round matchup on their respective home floors, and so far in the state playoffs have been pretty dominant. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) Locations and times have been announced for the regional championships of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association playoffs. Jessica Brannon & Meira Volk (Hough) 6-0, 6-7 (8), 6-1, Avery Sager & Reese Sager (Marvin Ridge) def. The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) and the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) are the largest among the four states, with the GHSAs membership including 464 schools to the GISAs 165. Julianne Izod (Apex Friendship) 6-4, 6-3, Olivia Corcoran (Green Hope) def. ': Videos show car nearly hits children getting on N.C. school bus, McDowell softball drops a one-run contest at R-S Central. 2021 by North Carolina Tennis Association. In Mississippi and Georgia, both the NFHS member association and the independent associations sponsor athletics and activities. Turnovers were a problem for both teams, then shots werent falling. McKenzie Millard (C.B. ; Madison Bissinger, Sr. (5.9 ppg, 1.6 rpg); Tatum Martin, Jr.; Emma Montanari, Fr. Nirandra Sivakumar (Enloe) 6-1, 6-2, Ava Tan (Charlotte Catholic) def. Formally, we have a Joint Committee that includes the two executive directors and representative board members from each organization, said Tom Keating, executive director of the IHSAA. In that game, McFadden scored 15 points to go with 10 rebounds, while Madison Self dominated the glass with 12 offensive rebounds. 28 Polk County (77-40), 2/23 vs. No. [8] Of its 10 sports and five activities offerings, track and field is the most popular sport within the IESAs operations. The key difference between the two states is that only one part of the New York State Federation of Secondary School Athletic Associations (NYSFSSAA) is a member association within the NFHS. # The 2020 football season was delayed until the spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Brianna Viets (Cary) 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, Madeline Fowler (Independence) def. Rose) 6-4, 6-2, Caroline Adkins & Kathryn Adkins (Fike) def. That organization, based in the small upstate town of Latham, is the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). WebState Championship Results by Year ~ Carolina Gridiron Help us make 2023 the best year ever for Carolina Gridiron! The Texas Christian Athletic League and the Texas Schools Athletic Fellowship are two of the states governing bodies for non- UIL member schools, but both service fewer than 70 schools each. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Ellie Spear (John A. Holmes) 6-1, 6-0, Sabrina Grewal (Research Triangle) def. California The structure of the NFHS member in California the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) is specially designed to accommodate the states population and land area. (12.5 ppg., 6.0 rpg, 2.4 spg); Anna Coble, Fr. Ananya Sriram (Lake Norman Charter) 6-0, 6-0, Ella Strickler (Carrboro) def. Of the 30 wins recorded, six of them were games in which the Vikings exceeded the 100-point plateau and nine more of 90 or more points scored. Texas has four separate organizations for private schools in addition to the University Interscholastic League (UIL), the NFHS member organization composed of mainly public schools. NYSPHSAA, an athletics-only association that allows middle school membership, is overseen by two separate committees the Executive Committee and the Central Committee. Tickets as of early Wednesday afternoon have not been made available but they will be posted later on https://gofan.co/; just type in NCHSAA in the search bar. Rennie Liu (Forestview) 6-1, 6-4, Alex Wolgemuth (Fred T. Foard) def. Savannah Schultz (Weddington) 6-0, 6-1, Samantha Slowik (Jordan) def. What concerns do you have about playing Salisbury? Recently, the MPA has employed a second executive director, giving it one head for each division. We will be using the Match Team Tennis App for our event this year. They also like to pressure the ball and speed up the game. 22 seed West Charlotte (15-13) at 3 p.m. Sarayu Brundavanam & Krisha Avula (Raleigh Charter) 6-1, 6-1, Abby Campion & Millie Wymbs (Salisbury) def. Caroline Myers (Hopewell) 6-3, 6-3, Julianne Izod (Apex Friendship) def. While there are four such schools in the NCHSAAs membership, the remaining non-public schools are members of the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA). PLAYOFF RESULTS: 2/21 vs. No. Lindsey Bergelin (Bishop McGuinness) 6-2, 6-3, Carrie Marion & Ella Brant (Mount Airy) def. Freshman Celena Grant and eighth grader Kenedi Wright were pivotal in both the semifinal and finals, much like this group of seniors was four years ago. You can cancel at any time. They handle situations well because of their maturity. (1.1 ppg); Maci Mcneil, So. They are very athletic and fast. Celeste Davis & Payton Baxter (Cardinal Gibbons) 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, Jill Gruber & Addison Pope (Millbrook) def. .tg .tg-7zrl{text-align:left;vertical-align:bottom}. What are the concerns of playing West Rowan? We lost last year in overtime and to come back and work hard over the summer and get this ring means a lot to me," Smith said. Dabney Osborne & Emily Mitchum (J.H. "Concerns with West Rowan are simple: being able to match their athleticism and depth. Clara Mast & Olivia Xiao (East Chapel Hill) 6-4, 7-6 (4), Jessica Brannon & Meira Volk (Hough) def. Maggie Lu & Jessica Normile (Forestview) 6-3, 6-1, Brooke Bieniek & Anna Piland (Cape Fear) def. Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach Both teams enter Saturdays game unbeaten and seek to write new chapters for their respective programs. WebThe purpose of the League is to formulate and maintain policies in accordance with its mission and beliefs that will: safeguard the educational values of interscholastic athletic competition; advance high ideals of sportsmanship; develop and direct a program which will promote, protect and conserve the health and physical welfare of all While the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association encompasses almost 750 schools and is the fifth-largest in the NFHS membership, PAISAA oversees just a collection of 24 schools and provides them with competition in 18 sanctioned sports. Chloe Norman & Baily Huss (West Lincoln) 6-1, 2-6, 6-1, Anisah Sison & Abby Armistead (Franklin Academy) def. Copyright 2021 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. Ella Coleman (East Columbus) 6-1, 6-4, Jacy Noble (South Stanly) def. With five different players averaging in double digits, you can see why Central Cabarrus has the ability to put up a lot of points on a given night. Points were at a premium in the first half. These teams last faced each other back in 2016, when East Burke earned a 53-38 win in the first round of the playoffs. 15 2021-2022 North Carolina High School State Championship Player Leaderboard 16 Macy Pate, high school sophomore, fires 57 in conference championship 1North Carolina Amateur Golf Tournaments Author:amateurgolf.com Published Date:06/06/2022 Review:4.83 (652 vote) (3.7 ppg, 2.8 spg). Sarah Subach (South Brunswick) 6-1, 6-0, Jessica Fuchs (Oak Grove) def. Click Here to BookCut off is 10/19. Robinson) def. We got here and pulled through. Brown football coach, Round Table: Previewing the basketball regional championships, Blake: What's the rush? The Tournament Headquarters will be located at Echo Farms. Vermont and Maine Vermont and Maine are the two NFHS members that govern high school sports and activities through principals associations. Southlake Carroll vs Round Rock Westwood (UIL 6A Team Tennis Semifinal) Published: 2022 | 129 Photos. .tg .tg-cly1{text-align:left;vertical-align:middle} They are all very close off the court. Help us make 2023 the best year ever for Carolina Gridiron! Sophomore guard Chadlyn Traylor has a been a catalyst for the Lions, averaging over 18 points a game in the state playoffs. .tg th{background-color:#f0f0f0;border-bottom-width:1px;border-color:#ccc;border-style:solid;border-top-width:1px; Fletcher Worrell & Claire Germain (West Carteret) 6-0, 6-0, Ellie Holzman & Nicole Kozischek (Hickory) def. Salisbury will play in the 2A West final for the third time in four seasons with talented guard Kyla Bryant (22.0 ppg) leading the way. Icesis Nwafor had the hot hand in Salisburys victory with 20 points. (11.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.0 apg, 3.8 spg); Karsyn Sink, Fr. While a slow legislative process is conceivable within the levels of CIF governance, CIF Executive Director Ron Nocetti said a collective mindset among decision-makers helps maintain reasonable timelines. Marion Jones (Jones) 6-0, 6-0, Claudia DeArment (Thomas Jefferson) def. "Our girls are very unselfish players and always think team first. It is guided by the CIAC Board of Control, which is made up of 40 individuals from various organizations and backgrounds in sport. * Regional championship, no state championship game played. Hickory man goes to prison for 50 years for child porn, exploitation. November 2-5 (5.0/6.5/8.5) November 9-12 The Bixby Spartans (OK) also have four consecutive state championships, and are currently riding a 49-game win streak, the second-longest in the nation. And even though the NCHSAA has witnessed dramatic growth in the scope of its programs and has had to deal with the changing face of education, one thing has remained constant: the Associations commitment to providing a wholesome athletic environment. The trademark activity of the SDHSAA is its visual arts competition, a massive art contest held every March that bestows state championship awards in 12 categories. Samantha Slowik (Jordan) 6-0, 6-2, Reagan Harris (Southeast Guilford) def. ; Keaira Spruill, Fr. 2 Rocky Mount (29-1), Following a pair of tight wins over Newton-Conover during the regular season, the East Burke girls basketball team suffered a double-digit los, CATAWBA Wednesday nights game was only the second of the season for the St. Stephens baseball team, but the Indians certainly look primed f, Maiden senior DJ Spring signed his national letter of intent Friday to wrestle at Davidson College after graduation. The major associations handling athletics and activities outside of the UILs jurisdiction are the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) and the Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League (TCSAAL), both of which are NFHS affiliate members. .tg .tg-j58y{background-color:#f9f9f9;text-align:left;vertical-align:bottom} The four states that share borders in the Southeast Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina feature independent schools associations in addition to their NFHS members. Gabby Long & Alana Mitchell (Roanoke Rapids) (withdrawn), Tara Martin & Evelyn Ruedisueli (East Surry) def. Meanwhile, East Lincoln takes to the floor at McDowell High against West Rowan in the 3A West final. Daniel 1 Randleman (49-42). As profiled earlier, Virginia offers journalism through a relationship with an external association. Sophomore guard Braelyn Stillwell leads the team in scoring but distributes the ball (7.7 assists per game) to keep others in the flow of the offense. 1 WEST ROWAN (29-0). Elphie Spillman & Emery Eldridge (Chatham Charter) 6-3, 6-4, Carrie Marion & Ella Brant (Mount Airy) def. The associations in Illinois, South Dakota and Wyoming join the UIL in offering journalism. The GISA was the product of a 1986 merger between two such organizations in the state the Georgia Association of Independent Schools and the Southeastern Association of Independent Schools. The parents are fantastic and have done a great job raising their kids.". The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association, New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission and Vermont Principals Association support middle schools in the Northeast, while the Iowa High School Athletic Association, Michigan High School Athletic Association, North Dakota High School Activities Association and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association join the OHSAA in the Midwest. There are currently 24 NFHS member state associations that allow middle schools to join their membership, with two of them the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) providing state championship events at the middle school level. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association, Inc., was founded early in the 20th century. Olivia Pursley (Hendersonville) 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, Madison Hill (J.M. We are pretty athletic ourselves, but they might be the most athletic team in the state at any classification. The other group the Heartland Christian Athletic Association, whichis an NFHS affiliate member has grown to incorporate 54 schools across four states, with 20 of them based outside Oklahoma.