Whisper “North Carolina high school athletes,” and roars of nostalgia echo from each corner of the Tar Heel State.
Michael Jordan, Steph Curry, Catfish Hunter, Gaylord Perry, and Julius Peppers all headlined the fields, courts, and diamonds throughout the state’s dynamic sports history. The same can be said for Debbie (Mulligan) Antonelli, Gwen Austin, Sheila Boles, Madison Bugg, Saniya Rivers, and the great Demetria (Washington) Davis, to name a few.
And, with each legendary athlete, an equally iconic high school has provided the setting for highlight reels and a special distinction in Carolina lore…