Northwood Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams in the NCHSAA Final Four
Northwood’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have both had historic runs this year, especially in the playoff season.
Womens’ Swim Team Places Third in Big 8 Conference, Mens’ Swim Team Places Fifth
On Wednesday, Jan. 27, Northwood’s Varsity Swim Team traveled to the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, NC to compete in the Big 8 Conference Meet. The men finished fifth overall and the women finished third overall. Junior Mia Corrado tied for the most individual points scored for women’s swimming, which makes her one of the Big 8 Conference Women’s Swimmers of the Year.
What’s Going on with Spring Sports?
It’s that time of year again–as winter comes to an end, Northwood is preparing for the spring sports season of the 2020-2021 school year. Some fall sports that were cancelled because of Covid-19 have returned to practice. Continue reading for updates on sports being offered during the spring season.
Northwood Girl’s Basketball Team Wins Conference Championship Second Year In A Row
On Monday, Jan. 25, the Northwood Girl’s Basketball Team played against Chapel Hill High School at Northwood. Due to COVID guidelines, the crowd was not as big as it has been in past years. Only parents were allowed to attend and watch the game. Scores for both teams were low during the first quarter but went up at the beginning of the second quarter. Chapel Hill scored five points going into halftime. Throughout the game, Tekeyah Bland, a Northwood senior, scored 15 points and 12 rebounds. Teammate McKenna Snively, a Northwood junior scored 14 points. Throughout the second half of the game, Northwood held the lead and ended up winning the game 48-36. This win made the NHS Girl’s Basketball Team conference champions for the second year in a row.
Caroline Murrell Places Tenth in North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3A State Competition, Boys’ Team Places Eighth Overall
On Saturday Jan. 23, the Northwood Boys’ Cross Country team and Northwood junior Caroline Murrell competed at the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 3A State Competition at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex. Murrell placed tenth individually and the Boys’ team placed eighth overall.
2020 Cross Country Senior Night
Wednesday, Nov. 18, kicked off the 2020 season for Northwood’s Cross Country team. With a late start due to distance learning and the pandemic, runners and coaches were ready to start the season.
23XI Racing
On Oct. 22, Michael Jordan announced on Twitter that he had formed a new NASCAR racing team, 23XI Racing, alongside Denny Hamlin with Bubba Wallace as their driver.
Sports Are Back
When students at Northwood aren’t busy completing assignments, many are practicing their favorite sports. Sports at Northwood include football, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, baseball, softball, swim, track and field, cross country, lacrosse and wrestling. Sports are an important activity for students because they offer health benefits, teamwork skills and a distraction from everyday stressors.
The 2020 NFL Season
In 2020 there are many uncertainties, but the beginning of fall football is not one of them. The first of the National Football League (NFL) games happened Sept. 10 at 8:20 pm eastern time between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs won 34-20.