McCreary went on to match a career-high 31 points, which he set just a few days earlier, and scored all of his points in the first three quarters. Boaz was voted conference player of the year in all three completed seasons of baseball during his high school career. Marion won the 2022 1A Singles State Championship, making her just the second Granite Bear to win a singles title and the first in 11 years. Despite the lopsided final score, it was actually Forsyth Post 522 that took a multi-run lead through two innings. Shortly after his sophomore season, Simpson saw a substantial increase in his confidence and pointed to that summer as a turning point in his career. Ive worked my whole life to play college baseball, and I cant wait to start, Clay said. I felt like there was a good chance because I had a good year, Clay said. Forsyth had a chance to put things away in the seventh after holding Foothills scoreless in the bottom of the sixth. We had such a strong student section behind us too. The Golden Eagles were led by Ragan Hall, Cameron Cruise and Kaylin Moody. He also set single-game records for most completions with 30 and touchdown passes with seven. You need to set an example for your teammates and classmates. Without you guys there are no athletics here, Adkins said. The other coach in this years class is the late Allan Trimble, who won 13 state football titles in only 22 years at Jenks High School in Oklahoma before ALS took his life at the age of 56 in 2019. An adjunct faculty member at Anderson University (South Carolina), Furman University and University of South Carolina Upstate, Dodd teaches classes in sport psychology, health and wellness, and medical terminology. Knott said Mayfield thrived as one of the team leaders. Surry was a great place for me to improve as both a baseball player and student. 716 S Main St Dobson, NC 27017. You cant throw a whole lot better than that. Then it was to empty your tank. She achieved this goal by having a weighted GPA of 4.35. Other finalists for the award were: Anthony Atkinson of Wilson Prep, Chad Whitson of Southwestern Randolph, Torrey Nowell of New Bern and eventual winner Jim Baker of Central Cabarrus. KINSTON Surry Community College placed 18 student-athletes on the Region 10 All-Academic team. I told her when she was weighing her options about potentially playing in college that I just wanted her to be happy, but Im genuinely excited for her opportunity to continue to play tennis at Guilford. The Cardinals had championship aspirations that year, having finished as conference champions, regional champions and 1A State Runner-up in 2019. This is not only Surry Central's highest average through the first three games in the past 18 seasons, but it is also the team's highest three-game scoring average of any three consecutive. 1 Wake Forest wins Winston-Salem Regional, will host Super Regional, Keener Ks career-high 13 in NCAA Regional, 6-run sixth inning lifts Juniors over Pride, Wake Forests Lowder Named Pitcher of the Year Finalist, Raleigh hosting Special Olympics Summer Games. Six Surry players recorded at least one hit, and eight Foothills players recorded at least one hit. Wilkin led the way with four hits, followed by Corona with three, Hawke, Lee, Justin Johnson and Pierce Bennett with two, and Kurtz, Lee and Lucas Costello with one. East is coming off a 12-1 season in which the team won its fourth consecutive conference championship. He was also second on the team in triples with one. Webb was one of the most honored band directors in the nation during his 37 years in Minnesota. Tonight, we come together as a community to celebrate and honor these championship teams, said Kelly Epperson. He and Jahreece kind of played off each other, Bentley said. Mayfields senior season looked like it would be a rebuilding year as she was now one of only two seniors on a team with three freshmen, one sophomore and three juniors. Im just excited to go to college, continue my education and continue playing volleyball. Im so proud of our guys.. Garrett Higgins (Surry Central) had the Prides first hit of the inning, an RBI single that scored Townsend. Local elected officials, school administration, the board of education and two members of the North Carolina General Assembly were among the guests at Thursdays ceremony. Sophomore year I qualified for regionals and states, then placed eighth in the state. Guys that were with us and gave us everything they could in practice to get us ready. I want you to enjoy what you accomplished. The school selected one male and one female for the Most Outstanding Senior Athlete Awards. Hiatt also won three regional championships and was regional runner-up twice. You just cost your team two points and the basketball.. Her teammates were among the people Tate extended thanks to for helping her reach this point in her life, both personally and in athletics. Gallimore regrouped after the run and struck out back-to-back batters. We learned last year from the inaugural summit that opportunities like this are needed, said Lindsey Atkinson, a primary organizer for the Better Together summit and NFHS director of sports/communications associate. North Surrys Jared Hiatt signed his NCAA National Letter of Intent and will continue his track & field career at Appalachian State University. Luke, who was named MCAs 2023 Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, will also attend Montreats Honors College. A return to a full season in 2022 gave Price more opportunities to hone his craft. Audrey is an alum of N.C. Governors School as well as the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy. I can see the group as a whole improving. She is definitely a leader and it shows on the court, and she is not afraid to take charge. The Greyhounds camaraderie is a large part of what made the team so successful the past few seasons. Spainhour kept Post 290s lead alive by striking out the next two Post 123 batters. This was something that I had talked to Luke [Graham] about, but I never really thought I would end up playing college tennis. The tennis team finished the season 21-1, with its only loss coming against Forsyth Country Day, a private school. Gallimore struck the innings first batter out, then the next three got on base: Zack Stewart (Elkin) was walked, Garrett Higgins (Surry Central) singled, then Hooker was walked. Central also recognized one student-athlete as the winner of the Distinguished Athlete Award. 5. Pardue moved Zach Stewart, who reached first on a fielders choice, to third with a double. East Surry Logan Fagg, Lupe Chavez, Juan Caro (HM), Kevin Blakeney (HM), Millennium Charter did not field a team, Mount Airy Edwin Agabo, Carson Hill, Noah Lambert, Elkin Lopez, Angel Osorno, Edwin Ramirez, Adrian Rodriguez, Vicente Gomez (HM), Agripino Perez (HM), North Surry Hector Hernandez, Josh Garcia, Salvador Rodriguez, Bryan Martinez, Surry Central Luke Creed, Tino Martinez, Luizao Sanchez, Jonathan Avila (HM), Jacxon Gutierrez (HM). Following the ceremony, the 1A State Championship football game will be rebroadcasted on the video board. The junior allowed just one runner to reach third as only three George Mason players reached base. You can post a package here and pick up those undelivered by a courier or those with passed expiration date. Hiatt is North Surrys only male athlete to win multiple indoor track state championships, and is also the schools only male athlete to win multiple outdoor track state championships. Josh Hartle settled the game down, Walter said. She only lost four matches across her sophomore, junior and senior seasons, and during that span never lost in the regular season, conference tournament or in the dual team state tournament. I just feel so much more comfortable on a basketball court and its like a second home. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. Boaz competed in football, basketball and baseball, and will continue his baseball career at UNC-Chapel Hill. We checked another box.. Today, she continues to blaze the trail for female wrestlers as the first womens wrestling coach at the University of Iowa the first school from a Power Five conference to sponsor the sport for women. My familys been great support. Of those, there were only seven matches that both last all three periods and didnt end via technical fall. The Pride went through 20 batters in just the third inning. On the mat, Hearl was an NHSCA All-American by placing fourth at Nationals, as well as a Tournament of Champions All-American by placing third. Despite the no decision on Thursday, Rhett Lowder put together another spectacular performance. He won his first round and semifinal matches via technical fall, and was close to winning his remaining two matches via tech fall before pinning his opponents. East Surry Sophie Harris (FH2A Player of the Year), Claire Hardy, Sophie Hutchens (HM), Zona Raasch (HM), Mount Airy Mercer Meadows, Anna Peterson, Kalyssa Sakowski, North Surry Gwen Bode, Josie Tompkins, Molly Easter (HM), Meredith Hicks (HM), Erin Moore (HM), Surry Central Ragan Hall, Cameron Cruise, Kaylin Moody (HM). Ive had the best coach, and I have gotten to work with a group of girls that are my best friends. It was super fun, and win or lose we were still a team. The defensive end recorded 95 total tackles with 46 solo tackles, averaging 6.3 tackles per game. The quarterback completed 226 of 330 passes (68.5%) for 3,126 yards and 48 TDs. Proud to be a small part of it, Walter said. 1 player from the East in the first round to earn All-State. He also played soccer his freshman year. She has an impressive resume officiating multiple conference, regional and national volleyball championships at the NCAA Divisions I and II levels. When I visited Montreat I liked it a lot, but I didnt think I was going to be able to go because of the price. I am very honored to receive this award, said Gray. Ever since I was in seventh or eighth grade my goal has been to go to college and play as long as I can, McCreary said. Both squads held three-run leads at different points in Mondays game. Beau Callahan (Elkin 23) was walked in the top of the fifth, then advanced to second when Ethan Ball (West Stokes 22) was hit by a pitch. Epperson added that it takes a village to make these championship seasons possible. Byrd and Cayden McRoberts (North Surry) were walked, then bases were loaded when Nick Burnette reached first on an error. Nick Burnette came up to bat in the sixth with loaded bases, scored all three runners then crossed the plate himself. The pair were part of a giant senior class on the basketball team and comprised 40% of a starting lineup that was the same almost every game for two years. Thats how you become really good. GREENSBORO Jeremiah Price made one final appearance at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex before hanging up his Surry Central singlet. Corona was the only other Wake player with multiple homers in the game (2). Its a big day for our program, Wake Forest coach Tom Walter said following Game 2. I try not to compete with anyone else, really, I just try to compete with myself.. WINSTON-SALEM A career pitching performance from Seth Keener helped No. Mount Airy went on to win the state championship in convincing fashion. He plans to attend N.C. State University. A New Bell Schedule Begins Monday, March 20 Please Read the SCS Exam Exemption Policy 3404 As Written for the Spring Semester 2022-2023 2-Hour Delay Bell Schedule Surry County Schools Will Operate On A 2-Hour Delay, Monday. Lowman also told the campers that being a good listener and being coachable would take them far in the sport. The Deacs sold out David F. Couch Ballpark both days with more than 3,900 fans in attendance. Gaddy stayed on first, while Hooker the potential game-tying run beat the throw to third base. Audrey was a four-year member of the girls tennis team. 6 in triple jump and No. He graduates with a completion percentage of 67.5%, which is the highest in North Carolina history with a minimum of 600 attempts. Volunteer Schedule last updated on May 23, 2023 @ 12:17pm (GMT) Leadoff Jax Whitaker singled, then Landon Johnson and Zach Stewart were both walked. Clay Whitaker (Surry Central 23) sent a hard hit to the first baseman that ended up in the outfield. I liked his coaching a lot, Simpson said. Post 522 put a pair of runners on with a double and hit by pitch, then Foothills intentionally walked the batter that homered the inning before. Foothills responded in a big way with seven runs in the bottom of the inning. Those three wrestlers finished the year with records of 31-1, 31-1 and 45-2. Now you, gentleman, have brought history back to the Granite City by winning a state championship in 2022. Michelle Thao is a special young lady, said Surry Athletic Director Mark Tucker. In tennis, Pardue was named Foothills 2A Conference Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. She added that Greensboros coach ran Mount Airys team camp one year. The individuals may be the most improved in their studies as well as excelling on their athletic team., Distinguished Athlete Award winner: Josh Pardue. Two more Surry players scored when a pop fly hit by Woodring was dropped in right field. Adams also had the Juniors only hit of the first two innings as Foothills struggled to get on base. He was a three-time All-Conference selection that was named Foothills 2A Conference Player of the Year as a senior. I started basketball when I was younger so I kind of got burnt out on that, she said. In addition to four state championships, Price won: four individual conference championships, three conference championships as a team, four individual regional championships, one team regional championship, and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler of the 2A Division at both the 2022 and 2023 State Championship meets. She was named Most Valuable Player of both state championships, as well as N.C. 2A State Player of the Year as a senior. Weatherford was hit by a pitch to start the bottom of the first inning. He lost twice in the 150-pound bracket to competitors from Florida and Colorado, but came back to finish fifth in the nation and earn All-American Honors. Submitted photo Gus Blanton shoots. He was accepted into the schools Honors College and won the Finley Anderson Honors Scholarship. 5 LSU, No. 1 seed in long jump. Under Steads leadership, the MSHSL became a national leader in starting new activity programs for high school students. In addition to athletes and coaches, administrators and officials play key roles in high school activity programs, and two of the best from the Upper Midwest are a part of the 2023 class. As a hitter, Boaz holds East Surrys single-season records for batting average at .527, home runs with 10 and RBIs with 49. Adkins earned his third Coach of the Year selection while at Mount Airy, having previously won the honor in 2018 and 2021. Troy and 8-0 vs. Boston College. Nearly 40,000 athletes in North Carolina inspire thousands of coaches, sports officials, local program committee members and event organizers involved in Special Olympics statewide. I have loved every second of playing on a team with all of them. Wake Forest earned the No. Hes very talented, but also a hard worker. Daily camp is from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with the gym open at 8 a.m. each day. Luckily golf was outdoors so that didnt get shut down completely. Always show your true colors as a Mount Airy Bear.. Take these drills and learn them, get better at them on your own. A dropped third strike allowed Joseph to take off for first, then Johnson was hit by the throw from the catcher. While youre out there, win or lose, you focus on doing your job, and he would. More than 40 girls from third through eighth grade attended the camp to sharpen their fundamental skills, take part in competitions, learn from experienced players and share their love of the sport. If you get upset during a game, you can be a bad teammate and say something to get a technical foul. Kriek was Millenniums first tennis coach, then Kevin Harrison took over the program. 1 nationally with 1,041 victories, which includes 14 state titles. When you take your last step off the field, you want to know that youve done it the right way, Trimble said. Andrews singled for Foothills, but a flyout left the door open for Surry to come back. Some of Jareds accomplishments outside the NCHSAA include: Adidas National Champion in long jump, Adidas Runner-up in high jump, All-American in the Pentathlon, AAU Long Jump State Champion, AAU High Jump State Runner-up, AAU Regional Long Jump Runner-up, AAU Regional High Jump Champion, Junior Olympic Qualifier in both long jump and high jump, and placed ninth in the nation in the Junior Olympics. This was aided by the fact that most of the team played together for nearly half their lives. Paul Bailey pitched the final .2 innings before the game was called and finished with one strikeout, two walks, one hit by pitch, and two runs allowed on one hit. If an athlete was named All-Conference on both offense and defense in 2022 but was previously only named All-Conference on defense, they will only be counted as a repeat selection on defense. Foothills still had some momentum, though, as the Hi-Toms at-bat ended with a runners interference call and a pickoff on back-to-back batters. He did things his own way and in his own style and with his own personality, and Im so proud to have known him.. Hiatts path to a becoming a Division-I student-athlete wasnt quite as traditional. Basketball Home Schedule Roster / JV Surry Central JV Basketball OVERALL 12-9 0.57 Win % CONFERENCE 6-4 0.60 Win % HOME6-4 AWAY6-5 NEUTRAL0-0 PF901 PA847 STREAK2L Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule The Granite Bears captured the 2022 1A State Championship by defeating the Tarboro Vikings 20-7 on Dec. 10. Redmond then doubled in the third inning and reached third after tagging up on a flyout, but was also left on. Senior Josh Chavis was named the winner of the N.C. Farm Bureau Sportsmanship Award. Eagles off to first 3-0 start since 2014 | Mt. Airy News He graduates with a 26-1 record on the mound, which is also a school record for win percentage at 96.3%. He accomplished these career records despite two of his high school baseball seasons being shortened by Covid; East Surry only played five games in 2020 and 20 in 2021. You really couldnt put all your attention on one of those guys because then the other would go off for 30 or 40. This included 48% on 3-pointers as a senior. This only applies to selections for the respective offensive and defensive teams. Hiatt plans to continue his track & field career at Appalachian State University. She plans to study Business Management while pursuing a career in Human Resources Administration. She has also took part in multiple service projects. Surry Central High School . East Surry finished 13-12 overall, tied for second in the FH2A Conference and reached the second round of the 2A State Playoffs. Take the things you learned and get really good at them, said East Surry coach Trent Lowman. Epperson welcomed the members of the community, who occupied the field itself as well as the home bleachers, to the stadium for the celebration. The Youth Foundation said it took a community to help both teams accomplish their incredible feats, so the community should be a part of the celebration on the field too. The Foothills Post 123 Junior Legion team flipped the script on the Surry Pride by posting a home victory on June 13. 1 Carrie Marion (MA) def. The Female Scholar Athlete of the Year was Ava Utt. Its a big day for us, Walter said. As Special Olympics athletes are not asked to pay for any of the cost associated with their participation, an event of this size requires a vast amount of resources, including the support of nearly 1,000 volunteers. East Surry 12-1 overall (6-0 conference). With more than 300 assists she helped the Bears to a 16-10 record as a freshman. Mount Airy High School recognized one male and one female student-athlete that had the highest academic averages in the Class of 2023. Sue Butz-Stavin completed her 47th year as field hockey coach at Emmaus High School in Pennsylvania last year and is ranked No. The coach sent campers on their way by reinforcing that the most important thing the camp leaders wanted to accomplish was to provide a fun environment. It wasnt easy, though.. James is President of the CTE Honors Society, a member of the Kate Barringer Chapter of the National Honor Society, a Mock Trial Team participant, and a two-year member of the Interact Club. Number two ranked. Im so proud of this team, Walter said. LUBBOCK, Texas Wake Forest baseballs Rhett Lowder was named one of five finalists for the 2023 Pitcher of the Year Award, as announced by the College Baseball Foundation this week. The thing Im most proud of is the impact weve made through the Foundation, Catchings said. He made big pitches when he needed to. The pair went on to win the 1A West Regional Championship and reached the state semifinals. 3 seed as an eighth grader, No. I am not only a Bear fan, I am a Bear, Stevens said. Men's Basketball / Men's Basketball I am blessed., On choosing Surry Community College, Lambert said he was attracted to the school to, further my education in a location near my home and at the same time be able to play baseball.. Burnettes game-changing hit nearly hit the flag pole in left-center field, which was good enough for a triple. His next victory will tie the program record set by Kyle Sleeth in 2002 (14). The defensive end/linebacker recorded 113 total tackles with 101 solo tackles, averaging 8.7 tackles per game. The teams are made up of returning high school soccer players, and players were selected via tryouts. Mount Airy junior Tyler Mason was named NW1A Offensive Player of the Year. The tennis team finished the year with a 21-1 record, bringing their record over the past two seasons up to 43-1. Most of Kancies losses came during her first two seasons, as she held a combined 89-6 record in her final two seasons going 48-4 in singles and 41-2 in doubles. Cole Roland, Michael Massey and Camden Minacci each threw 1.0 innings and combined for five strikeouts, one walk, and one run allowed on two hits. Hes worked hard at it constantly, and hes definitely earned this scholarship by his own dedication and work ethic. Just keep working on it.. Surrys Jonas Johnson opened the bottom of the sixth with two more strikeouts, bringing his total to four after doing the same to the final two batters of the fifth. Simmons (2, HM in 2021), Lindann Fleming, North Surry: Jake Simmons (3, AC Offense and Defense in 2020 and 2021), Fisher Leftwich, Ty Gwyn, Owen McMillian, North Wilkes: Blaine Shell, Bryson Gambill, Chris Kimmel, Drew Winkler, Surry Central: Mason Jewell, Brian Williams, Ayden Wilmoth, Reid Danley, Colby Cruise, Mason Cox, Enoc Lopez, West Wilkes: Caleb Martin, Elijah Ramirez, Wilkes Central: Aydan Bynum, Justin Bumgarner, Cesar Limon, East Surry High School named two recent graduates Athletes of the Year for the Class of 2023. Brayden Woodring (Surry Central) hit a fly ball to right field, but a diving catch from Nick Burnette (North Surry) brought the Juniors one out away from a victory. Ashevilles lead grew to 10-4 by the end of the fifth inning. I would certainly like to thank my coaches and teammates for helping me accomplish this goal. The senior also had 19 kickoffs, 14 of which sailed into the end zone, for 898 yards. He won the FH2A Singles Championship without dropping a conference match. They play at a really nice golf course: Old North State Club.. Jared also won a bronze medal in high jump at 6-04. Much of this work is done long before students arrive for practice and runs long after practices or games conclude, all to make interscholastic athletics available. Central introduces Behrens as new basketball coach ET | ESPN, Game Three: Loser of Game One vs. Loser of Game Two | Monday, June 19 | 2 p.m. I love them all. The Greyhounds were fifth in the FH2A standings. Ted Ginn Sr., football and track coach at Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio, is one of the more remarkable coaches in the country. This is the fourth consecutive year that we have had more than 2,000 student-athletes be recognized for their outstanding achievements in the classroom, which is a testament to the high priority our member institutions continue to place on academic success. Momentum was on the side of the Pride early on as they put two runs on the board in the top of the first. Address 716 South Main Street, Dobson, NC, 27017-0008 Mascot Golden Eagles Colors Black Vegas Gold School Type Co . The winner of the 2022-23 Bob Sawyer Unsung Hero Award was Rodney King. During that two-year span, North Surry racked up a record of 50-7 overall and 24-0 in the Foothills 2A Conference. Thats exactly what he did.. Whitaker pitched 3.1 innings for Surry and finished with three strikeouts, two walks, and three runs allowed on six hits. Thats when she got to know him and see how he coached. Brantley also split kicking duties. My parents first of all, Key said. Lowder blanked a conference opponent four times this season (Miami, Louisville, BC and Florida State). Phillip Byrd and Bryson Grey were each walked, and Adams hit his second single to load the bases. Post 70 quickly changed momentum in the fifth inning with three runs. Gallimore took off for third on the throw to first. PDF NCHSAA MEN'S BASKETBALL RECORD BOOK - North Carolina High School Two more locals and one mascot were also up for HSOT Awards. Others gain a passion the sport as they progress through middle school and into high school, only then deciding to take on the challenge of reaching the next level. The only thing holding me back was my mind. Sat. East Surrys coaching staff and current/former members of the boys basketball program led the three-day camp. First of all I want to recognize our assistant coaches, Adkins said. Despite his accomplishments, Boozer has made time to return to Alaska on several occasions to run youth basketball camps and make an impact on the lives of others. He was voted to the N.C. Hiatt finished his high school track career with nine medals at state championship meets: four gold, one silver and four bronze. Clayton also racked up 33.0 tackles for a loss, 17 sacks, 11 QB hurries, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one pass defensed. Speakers will welcome the community, coaches will speak, then players will be presented their championship rings. Utt graduated with a 4.49 GPA, and was a state qualifier for National History Day and Science Olympiad.