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Chad Grier details a loaded Providence Day football roster & staff | 2026 Preseason Interview

Chad Grier details a loaded Providence Day football roster & staff | 2026 Preseason Interview The 2026 North Carolina High School Football Preseason Interviews a...

The sixth-annual HighSchoolOT softball all-state team features 39 players making a second, third, or fourth appearance on the team, including one four-time first-team selection. HighSchoolOT's 2025-26 All-State teams are presented by Talk It Out NC and First Carolina Bank.

The state's top all-state list is the only one that that features players from all classifications across four associations. There is a 25-player first, second, and third team, each with at least two catchers, five infielders, four outfielders, five two-way players, three pitchers, and one utility or designated player. There are also 50 honorable mention spots that have no position requirements.

The following athletes now have multiple appearances on the HSOT all-state softball team in their careers:

4-time selections (3):
Mallory Reed, Eastern Wayne****
Jordynn Parnell, South View**
Lilly Fulghum, North Duplin*
*-career first-team selections

3-time selections (11):
Mcartney Harrington, South Caldwell**
Maddie Huffman, Kings Mountain***
Sadie Jo Hunter, North Buncombe**
Kensley Davis, Alexander Central*
Joella Thomas, Weddington**
Mia Roland, Owen*
Kendall Rumans, Franklin*
Morgan Headen, Northern Guilford
Morgan Maxwell, West Forsyth*
Kyla Hamby, Alexander Central**
Karsyn Sigmon, Fred T. Foard
*-career first-team selections

2-time selections (25):
Avery Houseton, Covenant Day
Gracelynn Whitt, East Wilkes
Kora Ingle, McMichael
Maddy Moore, South Caldwell
Noel Dobbins, Southern Nash*
Karsyn Hudacky, Cleveland*
Anna Champey, New Bern
Kyleigh Stonerock, Midway
Caitlin Dumarce, West Carteret
Kileigh Cameron, Union Pines*
Cherie Carter, Butler
Ava Marks, Corinth Holders*
Ava Faucette, Harnett Central
Chloe Chappell, Holmes
Marley Orr, West Henderson
Serena Thurman, Bunker Hill
Caycee Wilson, Reagan
Kelsey Madden, West Wilkes
Averi Coggins, Enka*
Karrie Obie, Roxboro Community**
Ava Grace Pruitt, Rockingham County**
Avery Wilson, Union Academy*
Angel Purcell, St. Pauls
Kendall Howard, D.H. Conley
Emery Jensen, Pine Lake Prep
*-career first-team selections

2026 Eastern Plains 2A/3A Conference Football Preview: Storylines, Predictions, Players to Watch

Breakdowns for Ayden-Grifton, Beddingfield, Farmville Central, Greene Central, Kinston, and Tarboro.

2026 Eastern Plains 2A/3A Conference Football Preview: Storylines, Predictions, Players to Watch Breakdowns for Ayden-Grifton, Beddingfield, Farmville Central, Greene Central, Kinston, and Tarboro.

In the second full year of North Carolina high school student-athletes having access to Name, Image, and Likeness deals, the number of approved agreements increased to 24.

In the 2024-25 school year, there were 17 arrangements.

In total, 21 student-athletes had approved agreements —18 different N.C. High School Athletic Association member schools had a student-athlete with a deal. Previously, there were 12 athletes from 11 different schools.

The latest figures were released by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction ahead of a presentation on the topic to the State Board of Education on Wednesday afternoon.

More information: https://www.highschoolot.com/news/nchsaa/nil-report-august-2026/

REMINDER: Media credential applications for the August 14 HighSchoolOT Jamboree close on Thursday, August 6. Only approved media will have access to the sidelines and press areas.

August 14, 2026 HighSchoolOT Jamboree Media Credential Form Only media members approved by HighSchoolOT will have access to press areas and the sideline. NCHSAA media passes or any other media pass will not be accepted. HighSchoolOT will be distributing special credential badges for the event. There are a limited number of credentials available. Print media....

The 2026 HighSchoolOT All-State Softball Team

HighSchoolOT's 2025-26 All-State teams are presented by Talk It Out NC and First Carolina Bank.

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The 2026 HighSchoolOT All-State Softball Team HighSchoolOT's 2025-26 All-State teams are presented by Talk It Out NC and First Carolina Bank.

Number of NIL deals for NC high school athletes reaches 24

Number of NIL deals for NC high school athletes reaches 24 In the second year of Name, Image, and Likeness in North Carolina high school sports, 21 athletes had an approved agreement.

The HighSchoolOT All-State Softball Team is out!

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2026 Southeastern 3A/4A/5A Conference Football Preview: Storylines, Predictions, Players to Watch

Breakdowns for Fairmont, Red Springs, South Brunswick, South Columbus, West Bladen, and Whiteville.

2026 Southeastern 3A/4A/5A Conference Football Preview: Storylines, Predictions, Players to Watch Breakdowns for Fairmont, Red Springs, South Brunswick, South Columbus, West Bladen, and Whiteville.

See which football teams are ranked in the top 10 of each NCHSAA classification

See which football teams are ranked in the top 10 of each NCHSAA classification The HighSchoolOT football classification rankings are presented by State Employees' Credit Union. There is a top 10 for every classification.