The search is underway at Ashley High School for a new head football coach. Screaming Eagles head coach Tom Eanes informed his players on Tuesday that he's accepted a head coaching position in Morganton.
The Burke County School Board last night approved Tom Eanes to be the new football coach at Patton High School.
Former NFL tight end Alge Crumpler will be returning to Wilmington this weekend. The New Hanover High graduate heads this year's induction class for the 2014 Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame. On Wednesday we addressed the home scoring drought for the Wilmington Hammerheads. On Wednesday the NCHSSA adopted new guidelines concerning the mercy rule for high school football and basketball. Plus more including a Blizzard/Callahan matchup in Italy!
Patty Evers and Phil Padgett will both be honored next week by the North Carolina High School Association for statewide achievement. We checked out Thursday soccer action between New Hanover & Ashley. The CAA Men's Golf Championship tees off on Friday in Brunswick County. Plus more!
The South Columbus High School community is mourning the loss of running back Cephus McGill. The sophomore died Sunday night. Hoggard senior basketball standout Trevor Singleton has signed on the dotted line to play college basketball. UNCW's Steven Linkous and Mat Batts have been recognized by the CAA for their performance on the baseball field over the weekend. Plus more
The Columbus County Board of Education approved two athletic positions involving South Columbus High School earlier this week. Kyle Hutchison was approved to be the head football coach of the Stallions. Willie Gore was named director of athletics.
West Columbus nipped South Columbus in baseball on Friday in extra innings. We were in Cerro Gordo for the dramatic finish. We also showcased an 18 strikeout effort by Topsail's Clark Cota against Hogggard. South Columbus appears to have "their man" for its vacant football job. Plus more including UNCW tennis, UNCW baseball & Hammerheads!
The Columbus County School Board will be meeting on Monday night. Pending school board approval Kyle Hutchison will likely be the next head football coach for South Columbus.
Mark Little has turned in his resignation as head football coach and athletics director at West Columbus High School after two years in Cerro Gordo.
Laney High School didn't waste much time in finding a replacement for Greg Ditz, nor did the Bucs look too far. Defensive coordinator Aashad Yeoman has been named the new head football coach at Laney.
Jake Fonvielle announced his resignation as the South Columbus head football coach and athletics director on Wednesday morning. Fonvielle took over the football program at South Columbus in 2009. Fonvielle led the Stallions to the 2-A East Championship game in 2011 & 2012.