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Chatham Charter senior catcher Jacob Brannon (6) throws a ball to junior first baseman Landon Hussey for an out during the Knights' 11-0 first-round playoff loss to Uwharrie Charter on June 15.
‘You have to play through errors’: Knights blanked by Eagles in blunderous first round
ASHEBORO — Defense wins championships, but it can also lose them. As was the case for Chatham County’s lone playoff baseball team on Tuesday. Chatham Charter’s season met an … more
Chatham County scores and schedules: June 14 through 20
Chatham County Athletics Rundown This is the first week in a long time without any regular-season high school sports, though athletics aren’t quite over for the summer despite all five high … more
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Chatham Central junior Luke Oldham tosses a ball to first base to collect an out in the Bears' season finale against the North Moore Mustangs on Friday, which they lost, 10-0.
Bears no-hit by Mustangs in emotional end to season
NORTH MOORE 10, CHATHAM CENTRAL 0 BEAR CREEK — Once the final out was recorded, friends and families of the Chatham Central baseball team made their way onto the field where they snapped photos, … more
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Jordan-Matthews freshman Ian McMillan (11) and senior Huston Causey (2) walk into the dugout during their team's 6-5 loss to Providence Grove in their season finale last Tuesday.
Jets’ turbulent season ends with two-game skid to Patriots
In the first game of the series last Tuesday, the Jets had a shot to win after scoring two runs in the top of the seventh to tie the game at 3-3, sending it into extra innings. more
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Northwood junior Caroline Murrell strides down the track during the Big-8 Quad Meet with Cedar Ridge, East Chapel Hill and Northern Durham on Thursday, May 13. Murrell won the girls 800-meter run (2:26.00) in the meet.
Preview: Chatham schools gear up for final postseason push of 2020-21 season
SILER CITY — For the five high schools across Chatham County, postseason play for a variety of sports is taking off this week with playoffs in baseball and regionals in track & field, … more
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Chatham Charter senior catcher Jacob Brannon readies for a pitch on his senior night on Monday against Cornerstone Charter Academy in Siler City. Brannon led his team with two hits, including a double.
Knights downed by Cardinals in extras of crucial rain-suspended contest
Editor’s note: The resumption of the Cornerstone-Chatham Charter baseball game took place after the News + Record’s publication deadline. For an updated version of the story — and the game’s … more
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The six Woods Charter seniors (from left to right: Nicholas Mann, Kyle Howarth, Marky Noronha, Justin Galiger, Eli Terrell, Elijah Heatherington) pose together during senior night celebrations on March 10. Four of the six seniors (Howarth, Noronha, Galiger, Heatherington) were selected to the 2020-21 Central Tar Heel Men's Soccer All-Conference team.
Here are Chatham County’s 2020-21 all-conference athletes so far
A number of Chatham County athletes have been selected to 2020-21 all-conference teams in basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and … more
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Chatham Charter freshman Elphie Spillman swings at a ball in her singles match against Chatham Central senior Sophie Phillips in the Knights' 6-3 loss to the Bears. Spillman went on to defeat Phillips, 10-4, but lose to her in their doubles match.
‘I want a rematch’: Bears sweep doubles matches to take down Knights in regular-season finale
SILER CITY — The inter-county rivalry between the Bears and Knights is fueled by a fun, competitive spirit, regardless of the sport. Last Friday’s women’s tennis match between Chatham … more
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Coach K’s retiring. I’m not sad.
I’ll go ahead and say it: I’ve never liked Coach K. There hasn’t been a single moment in my 23 years of life that I’ve felt differently. As a kid, I was fortunate to grow up in a … more
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Chatham County scores and schedules: June 7 through 13
Here are scores and schedules for Chatham County high school athletics from Monday, June 7 to Sunday, June 13. This story will be updated throughout the week. Monday, June 7   Tuesday, … more
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Northwood freshman starting pitcher Josh Frankena (center-left) throws a pitch to Orange junior Conner Funk (5, orange) in front of a decent-sized crowd in the Chargers' 9-4 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday, June 1. Funk didn't manage to get a hit on the day.
Chargers’ offense runs dry in three-hit loss to Hench, Panthers
PITTSBORO — Sometimes body language says it best. When asked what went wrong offensively for his team against Orange’s dominant pitching in Tuesday’s 9-4 loss, Northwood head … more
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Promo photo for the NUVOtv six-part series 'Los Jets,' which aired in 2014.
Cape Fear Museum to host virtual ‘Los Jets’ event for team’s 20th anniversary
WILMINGTON — Wilmington is giving you a chance relive a piece of Chatham sports history. The Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington is hosting a virtual event to honor the 20th anniversary of … more
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The NBA’s fan problem illustrates why athletes deserve respect
As the number of vaccinated Americans continues to increase, so has capacity at many sports venues across the country. For the NBA playoffs, seven of the 16 teams participating in the first round … more
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The sun sets over the field at Jordan-Matthews during the Jets' 1-0 loss to Southwestern Randolph on Wednesday, April 21.
Chatham high schools announce variety of summer youth camps
SILER CITY — As the school year comes to an end and summer approaches quickly, high schools across Chatham County are gearing up for their annual athletic summer camps — many of which weren’t … more
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Chatham County scores and schedules: May 31 through June 6
Here are scores and schedules for Chatham County high school athletics from Monday, May 31 to Sunday, June 6. This story will be updated throughout the week. Monday, May 31   Tuesday, … more
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Northwood sophomore left fielder Nate Ortiz offers a smile during his team's 2-1 road win at Chapel Hill last Thursday.
‘We’re going to be deadly’: With playoff hopes slim, Northwood’s young core learns in win over Chapel Hill
CHAPEL HILL — Whatever you want to call it — a turning point, a momentum shift, a pivotal moment — Northwood head baseball coach David Miller has been around the game long enough to … more
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Chatham Charter junior Brooke Garner (left) and Jordan-Matthews junior Geneva Woolford jump over hurdles in the girls 100-meter hurdle event in their teams' quad meet with Eastern Randolph and Wheatmore on Tuesday, May 25. Woolford edged out Garner by .09 seconds.
‘Everybody has fun’: J-M, Chatham Charter track programs thriving under first-year coaches
SILER CITY — As far as passion goes, high school track & field coaches — and parents — are rarely lacking. Spending hours in the blistering heat, setting up and hosting meets … more
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Chatham Central quarterback Michael Moore (19) poses on the field at AT&T Stadium with his Bears helmet in hand ahead of the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on May 17. In the fourth quarter, Moore threw a 63-yard touchdown pass to seal a 42-29 win for Team East.
Chatham Central’s Moore leads Team East to win in Blue-Grey All-American Bowl at AT&T Stadium
ARLINGTON, Texas — If someone came up to you and asked who was the most recent player to throw a touchdown pass in the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, your mind might automatically jump to the … more
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Chatham Central sophomore Hasten T. Paige (15) slides past home plate on a single by junior Nick Jourdan in the Bears' 11-6 victory over the Jets on Tuesday, May 18. Paige was 3-for-4 on the evening with all three hits coming in the form of two-out RBI singles.
Efficient hitting, powerful pitching leads Chatham Central to rivalry win over J-M
BEAR CREEK — The pitch sped through the air on its way from the mound. It crossed into the batter’s box, where the bat of Chatham Central senior Parker Crowley was waiting to introduce itself, … more
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Chatham Charter freshman Aidan Allred (2) slices one of his three hits on the night in his team's 10-0 victory over Clover Garden last Thursday. Allred, the Knights' lead-off hitter, was responsible for three singles, a walk and an RBI against the Grizzlies.
Striking Gold(en): Chatham Charter’s ace powers Knights past Clover Garden with 14 Ks
SILER CITY — They may not be precious metal experts, but if you ask the Chatham Charter dugout, they’ll likely tell you that gold — not rhodium or palladium — is still the most valuable metal … more
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