NCHSAA announces 2020-2021 Wells Fargo Conference Cup champions:Northwest Guilford and Northern Guilford Champions, other Guilford County teams/schools very close

NCHSAA announces 2020-2021 Wells Fargo Conference Cup champions
Tuesday, August 3, 2021

CHAPEL HILL – In a year like none before, high school athletics managed to complete regular seasons and award conference championships, providing student-athletes across the state valuable opportunities to compete, grow and learn in an education-based setting. There were numerous schools that excelled across many sports in their conference competitions, and they have won the Wells Fargo Conference Cup award for their respective conferences.

The Wells Fargo Conference Cup award, sponsored by Wells Fargo and the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, is a companion to the statewide Wells Fargo Cup. The Conference Cup is based on regular season performances within conference play and is designed to recognize the best interscholastic athletic performances within each of the NCHSAA’s conferences.

The award has been sponsored by Wells Fargo and prior to that Wachovia since 1980. In most conferences, points are awarded based on participation and standings in conference play. Each conference determines its own method of awarding points. The companion award to the Conference Cup, the Wells Fargo State Cup, recognizes the high schools that achieve the best overall interscholastic athletic performance within each of the state’s four competitive classifications, primarily based on performance in postseason play.

1A Conference Standings
Albemarle 1A – Manteo captured the title in the Albemarle 1A, edging John A. Holmes. The Redskins finished the year with 51.5 points in the conference, 5.5 ahead of Holmes total of 46. Manteo teams won conference championships in men’s and women’s soccer, wrestling, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and men’s track and field. Final Standings: 1) Manteo – 51.5; 2) John A. Holmes – 46; 3) Camden County – 40.5; 4) Perquimans – 38.5; 5) Gates County – 22.5; 6) Washington County – DNP

Atlantic 5 1A – Bear Grass Charter came out on top in this year’s standings, edging Cape Hatteras 16-13. Bear Grass collected conference titles in football, men’s basketball, baseball, softball and women’s soccer. Final Standings: 1) Bear Grass Charter – 16; 2) Cape Hatteras – 13; 3) Mattamuskeet – 5; 4) Ocracoke – 4; 5) Columbia – 3

Carolina 1A – The Princeton Bulldogs rolled to a conference cup title in the Carolina 1A, holding off a good challenge from second place Rosewood 92-86.5. Princeton teams won the conference in football, volleyball, men’s and women’s golf, women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field, and men’s and women’s basketball. Final Standings: 1) Princeton – 92; 2) Rosewood – 86.5; 3) Lakewood – 65; 4) Hobbton – 49; 5) North Duplin – 47; 6) Neuse Charter – 32; 7) Union – 17

Central Tar Heel 1A – Research Triangle pushed past second-place Cornerstone 103.5-95.5 to capture the Central Tar Heel 1A Conference Cup. Research Triangle teams ran to conference titles in men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s track and field. Final Standings: 1) Research Triangle – 103.5; 2) Cornerstone Charter – 95.5; 3) Chatham Charter – 65; 4) Woods Charter – 60.5; 5) Raleigh Charter – 56; 6) Southern Wake Academy – 39.5; 7) Clover Garden – 31.5; 8) River Mill Academy – 5.5; 9) Eno River Academy – DNP

Coastal Plains 1A – Pamlico County blew past second-place Northside-Pinetown 540-515 to win the Coastal Plains 1A Conference Cup. The Hurricanes were the conference champions in five sports, women’s cross country, volleyball, women’s basketball, wrestling, and women’s track and field. Final Standings: 1) Pamlico County – 540; 2) Northside-Pinetown – 515; 3) Riverside-Martin – 490; 4) Southside – 367.5; 5) Tarboro – 355; 6) Jones – 227.5; 7) South Creek – 220

North Central Athletic 1A – Franklin Academy won a close race by three points over East Wake Academy and Falls Lake Academy, which each finished with 45 points. Franklin Academy had a strong year winning conference titles in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s track and field, and women’s soccer. Final Standings: 1) Franklin Academy – 48; T2) East Wake Academy – 45; T2) Falls Lake Academy – 45; T4) Vance Charter – 36; T4) Voyager Academy – 36; 6) Roxboro Community – 35; 7) Oxford Prep – 16; 8) Henderson Collegiate – 10; 8) Triangle Math & Science – 9

Northwest 1A – East Surry claimed the conference cup, earning the top spot in six different sports and holding off Bishop McGuinness 90-88.5 in the standings. The Cardinals were conference champions in football, women’s basketball, baseball, men’s golf, softball, and men’s track and field. Final Standings: 1) East Surry 90; 2) Bishop McGuinness – 88.5; 3) Mount Airy – 77; 4) North Stokes – 35.5; 5) South Stokes – 33; 6) Winston-Salem Prep – 16

PAC 7 1A – Pine Lake Prep nipped Community School of Davidson 201-197 to capture the PAC 7 1A Conference Cup. The Pride won seven conference titles outright and tied for a pair of others. Pine Lake’s conference wins included women’s cross country, football, women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s swimming and diving, and women’s track and field while they tied for the top spot in baseball and men’s basketball. Final Standings: 1) Pine Lake Prep – 201; 2) Community School of Davidson – 197; 3) Mountain Island Charter – 171; 4) Union Academy – 169; 5) Bradford Prep – 131; 6) Queen’s Grant – 94; 7) Langtree Charter – 89; 8) Carolina International – 27

Smoky Mountain 1A – Murphy collected another conference cup holding off Swain County 141.5-137. The Bulldogs won four conference championships this year, holding the top spot following men’s golf, men’s track and field, volleyball, and men’s cross country. Final Standings: 1) Murphy 141.5; 2) Swain County – 137; 3) Hayesville – 117.5; 4) Robbinsville – 108; 5) Rosman – 87; 6) Cherokee – 86; 7) Andrews – 72; 8) Hiwassee Dam – 69; 9) Highlands – 52; 10) Blue Ridge – 45; 11) Nantahala – 18; 12) Tri-County 13

Southern Piedmont 1A – No Report

Tar Roanoke 1A – North Edgecombe collected the most points of the three participating schools in the 2020-2021 season, winning the Tar Roanoke 1A Conference Cup. The Warriors won the top spot in men’s track and field, women’s basketball, and volleyball this year. Final Standings: 1) North Edgecombe – 325; 2) Wilson Prep – 160; 3) Northampton County – 105 (DNP: KIPP Pride, Northwest Halifax, Rocky Mount Prep, Southeast Halifax, and Weldon)

Yadkin Valley 1A – No 2020-2021 Conference Cup (COVID)

1A/2A Conference Standings
Coastal 8 1A/2A – Croatan won another Coastal 8 1A/2A Conference Cup, dominating the conference and winning by more than 40 points over second-place East Carteret 166.5-113. The Cougars won at least a share of an incredible 16 conference titles. Crotan teams swept the traditionally fall sports line up, won the wrestling championship and both men’s and women’s swimming and diving in the traditional winter category, and were first place in all traditional spring sports except for softball. Final Standings: 1) Croatan – 166.5; 2) East Carteret – 113; 3) Richlands – 101; 4) Dixon – 100; 5) Southwest Onslow – 90.5; 6) Heide Trask – 73.5; 7) Pender – 71.5; 8) Lejeune – 68

Mountain Valley 1A/2A – Ashe County grabbed the Mountain Valley 1A/2A Conference Cup over West Wilkes 118.5-101.5. Ashe County was very successful during the year winning seven conference championships. The Huskies won conference championships in men’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, women’s golf, women’s track and field, and wrestling. Final Standings: 1) Ashe County – 118.5; 2) West Wilkes – 101.5; 3) Wilkes Central – 101; 4) Elkin – 94; 5) Starmount – 72.5; 6) East Wilkes – 67.5; 7) North Wilkes – 47; 8) Alleghany – 45

Northern Carolina 1A/2A – Roanoke Rapids grabbed a Conference Cup, holding a small edge over second-place South Granville 57.5-50. The Yellow Jackets won conference championships in baseball, women’s soccer, women’s basketball, football and tied for a share of the conference title in men’s soccer. Final Standings: 1) Roanoke Rapids – 57.5; 2) South Granville – 50; 3) Granville Central – 49; 4) Bunn – 48; 5) Louisburg – 37; 6) J.F. Webb – 23.5; 7) Warren County – 11

Three Rivers 1A/2A – Whiteville edged St. Pauls 95.5-91.5 for the Three Rivers 1A/2A Conference Cup. The Wolfpack picked up a total of two conference championships, men’s golf and women’s tennis, earning second place finishes in four more sports. Final Standings: 1) Whiteville – 95.5; 2) St. Pauls – 91.5; 3) East Bladen – 83; 4) Fairmont – 60.5; 5) West Bladen – 59; 6) South Columbus – 58; 7) Red Springs – 57; 8) West Columbus – 43; 9) East Columbus – 38.5

Western Highlands 1A/2A – Polk County was the top athletic program in the Western Highlands 1A/2A, winning the Conference Cup by a 178-158.5 margin over Owen. Polk County teams captured conference championships in women’s track and field, men’s golf, men’s tennis, and volleyball while sharing part of the conference title in football and women’s tennis. Final Standings: 1) Polk County – 178; 2) Owen – 158.5; 3) Avery County – 153; 4) Mountain Heritage – 143; 5) Mitchell – 117.5; 6) Madison – 110

2A Conference Standings
Central Carolina 2A – Oak Grove edged North Davidson 185-174.5 to win the Conference Cup thanks to three conference championships. Oak Grove won conference titles in women’s golf, wrestling, and a shared title in baseball. Final Standings: 1) Oak Grove – 185; 2) North Davidson – 174.5; 3) Ledford – 170; 4) Central Davidson – 166; 5) Salisbury – 165; 6) South Rowan – 142.5; 7) West Davidson – 132; 8) East Davidson – 109.5; 9) Lexington – 79; 10) Thomasville – 71.5

East Central 2A – East Duplin slipped past Clinton by a 630-595 margin to win the East Central 2A Conference Cup. The Panthers claimed conference championships in men’s and women’s track and field, women’s basketball, women’s golf, and shared a conference championship in women’s soccer. Final Standings: 1) East Duplin 630; 2) Clinton – 595; 3) Midway – 535; 4) Wallace-Rose Hill -375; 5) Goldsboro – 355; 6) James Kenan – 350; 7) Spring Creek – 325

Eastern Carolina 2A – Washington collected the Eastern Carolina 2A Conference Cup surging by North Lenoir 70-54.5 for the season. Washington won eight conference titles outright and shared another. The Pam Pack won the league title in women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s basketball, and shared a title in softball. Final Standings: 1) Washington – 70; 2) North Lenoir – 54.5; 3) South Lenoir – 53; 4) Ayden-Grifton – 45.5; 5) Greene Central – 43.5; 6) Kinston – 38.5; 7) West Craven – 37

Eastern Plains 2A – Farmville Central edged Nash Central 50-48.5 in the Conference Cup standings for the Eastern Plains 2A. The Jaguars had an outstanding season winning a total of four conference championships during the year including volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, and women’s soccer during the year. Final Standings: 1) Farmville Central – 50; 2) Nash Central – 48.5; 3) North Johnston 44.5; 4) North Pitt – 43; 5) SouthWest Edgecombe – 42.5; 6) Beddingfield – 30.5

Mid-State 2A – Carrboro cruised to another Conference Cup championship in the Mid-State 2A easily surpassing second place Durham School of the Arts 114-79. Carrboro won ten conference championships, taking first in women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, and men’s and women’s track and field. Final Standings: 1) Carrboro – 114; 2) Durham School of the Arts – 79; 3) Reidsville – 58; 4) Cummings – 43; 5) Bartlett Yancey – 39; 6) Graham – 38; 7) NC School of Science & Math – DNP
Mountain 6 2A – Franklin was the top team in the Mountain 6 2A Conference Cup race, outpacing Hendersonville 825-735. The Panthers collected conference championships five outright conference championships and tied for an additional title. Franklin teams won conference championships in men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s cross country and tied for a share of the title in volleyball. Final Standings: 1) Franklin – 825; 2) Hendersonville – 735; 3) Pisgah – 665; 4) Smoky Mountain – 620; 5) Brevard – 585; 6) East Henderson – 380

Northeastern Coastal 2A – First Flight clipped Currituck County 98-90 to win the Northeastern Coastal 2A Conference Cup. The Nighthawks won 11 conference titles including winning the conference in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, baseball, men’s golf, men’s tennis, and women’s track and field. Final Standings: 1) First Flight – 98; 2) Currituck County – 90; 3) Northeastern – 67; 4) Hertford County – 31; 5) Pasquotank County – 25; 6) Bertie – 10

Northwestern Foothills 2A – Hibriten held off a great challenge from second place Fred T. Foard 765-757.5 to win the Northwestern Foothills 2A Conference Cup. The Panthers were conference champions won six conference titles this year, picking up first place finishes in football, women’s tennis, men’s soccer, women’s swimming and diving, softball, and women’s track and field. Final Standings: 1) Hibriten – 765; 2) Fred T. Foard – 757.5; 3) Patton – 690; 4) Bunker Hill – 600; 5) Draughn – 597.5; 6) East Burke – 590; 7) West Iredell – 472.5; 8) West Caldwell – 407.5

PAC 7 2A – Wheatmore led the way in the PAC 7 2A, pushing past second place Providence Grove 98.5-85 to win the Conference Cup. The Warriors collected conference championships in men’s golf, men’s tennis, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and volleyball. Final Standings: 1) Wheatmore – 98.5; 2) Providence Grove – 85; 3) Randleman – 69; 4) Trinity – 67.5; 5) Jordan-Matthews – 60.5; 6) Eastern Randolph – 41; 7) T.W. Andrews – 27.5

South Fork Athletic 2A – East Lincoln took the Conference Cup title racing past second place North Lincoln 121-109. The Mustangs were outstanding throughout the year, finishing in first in the conference in women’s tennis, men’s soccer, volleyball, baseball, and softball. Final Standings: 1) East Lincoln – 121; 2) North Lincoln – 109; 3) Lake Norman Charter – 99; 4) Newton-Conover – 75; 5) Bandys – 73; 6) Maiden – 69; 7) West Lincoln – 65; 8) Lincolnton – 34

Western Piedmont 2A – Forbush narrowly edged West Stokes 121.5-117.5 to win the Western Piedmont 2A Conference Cup title. Forbush teams were conference champions in men’s golf and tied for a share of the conference championship in football and women’s tennis. No Forbush team finished lower than fourth in the final conference standings. Final Standings: 1) Forbush – 121.5; 2) West Stokes – 117.5; 3) Surry Central – 104; 4) North Surry – 99; 5) Atkins – 96.5; 6) Walkertown – 47.5; 7) North Forsyth – 27; 8) Carver – 14

2A/3A Conference Standings
Mid-State Athletic 2A/3A – Northern Guilford was the class of the Mid-State Athletic 2A/3A Conference Cup race, outscoring runner-up Eastern Alamance 137-109 in the final tally. The Nighthawks captured conference crowns in baseball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, wrestling, and men’s and women’s cross country. Final Standings: 1) Northern Guilford – 137; 2) Eastern Alamance – 109; 3) Western Alamance – 97; 4) Rockingham County – 87; 5) Person – 71.5; 6) McMichael – 67.5; 7) Morehead – 56.5; 8) Northeast Guilford – 26.5

Rocky River 2A/3A – West Stanly won the Conference Cup over Mount Pleasant by an 85.5-79.5-point count. West Stanly won seven conference titles outright, sharing a co-championship in men’s basketball with Forest Hills. West won championships in men’s and women’s cross country, women’s tennis, volleyball, baseball, women’s lacrosse, and softball this year. Final Standings: 1) West Stanly – 85.5; 2) Mount Pleasant – 79.5; 3) Central Academy – 68; 4) Forest Hills – 47; 5) Montgomery Central – 44; 6) Anson – 33

3A Conference Standings
Big East 3A – Fike was the Conference Cup Champion for the Big East 3A, slipping by runner-up Southern Nash 153.5-149. The Golden Demons won five conference championships, earning titles in men’s tennis, wrestling, women’s cross country, women’s golf, and men’s soccer. Final Standings: 1) Fike – 153.5; 2) Southern Nash – 149; 3) Franklinton – 144; 4) Hunt – 142; 5) Northern Nash – 120; 6) Rocky Mount – 119.5

Big 8 3A – Chapel Hill edged East Chapel Hill 128.5-125 in the final standings for the Big 8 3A. The Tigers managed to win seven conference championships, scoring trophies in women’s soccer, men’s and women’s track and field, men’s tennis, men’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s cross country and sharing a conference title in football. Final Standings: 1) Chapel Hill – 128.5; 2) East Chapel Hill – 125; 3) Northwood – 115; 4) Orange – 91.5; 5) Cedar Ridge – 73.5; 6) Northern Durham – 59.5; 7) Southern Durham – 42.5; 8) Vance County – 22.5

Big South 3A – An incredibly tight race with four teams finishing within six points of each other at the top went the way of Crest as the Chargers outscored Kings Mountain 187.5-186.5. Cramer finished two points behind Crest with Forestview six points in back of the league champions. Crest won conference championships in baseball, softball, women’s soccer, men’s basketball, and women’s golf. Final Standings: 1) Crest – 187.5; 2) Kings Mountain – 186.5; 3) Cramer – 185.5; 4) Forestview – 181.5; 5) Ashbrook – 139; 6) North Gaston – 136; 7) Hunter Huss – 115

Coastal 3A – West Carteret cruised to the Coastal 3A Conference Cup title, outscoring second-place Jacksonville 95-75.5 in the final standings. West Carteret teams earned conference championships in baseball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s tennis, softball, men’s basketball, women’s swimming and diving, and men’s and women’s cross country. Final Standings: 1) West Carteret – 95; 2) Jacksonville – 75.5; 3) Swansboro – 68; 4) Havelock – 60.5; 5) White Oak – 54.5; 6) Northside-Jacksonville – 29

Greater Neuse 3A – Clayton and Cleveland were back and forth all season, but the Clayton Comets prevailed in the final standings by a count of 196.5-192. Clayton won conference titles in women’s cross country, women’s golf, men’s soccer, volleyball, men’s tennis, women’s basketball, and softball. Final Standings: 1) Clayton 196.5; 2) Cleveland – 192; 3) West Johnston – 155.5; 4) South Johnston – 137; 5) Smithfield-Selma – 129.5; 6) East Wake – 124.5

Mid-Piedmont 3A – Southern Alamance nipped Southeast Guilford to pick up the Mid-Piedmont 3A conference cup 83.5-81. Southern Alamance teams won conference championships in men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, and tied for the conference championship in softball. Final Standings: 1) Southern Alamance – 83.5; 2) Southeast Guilford – 81; 3) Asheboro – 76; 4) Walter M. Williams – 70.5; 5) Southwestern Randolph – 46.5; 6) Eastern Guilford – 39.5; 7) Southern Guilford – 23

North Piedmont 3A – South Iredell outlasted Carson 782.5-715 to win the North Piedmont 3A Conference Cup. South Iredell teams collected conference titles in women’s golf, men’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s tennis, and women’s soccer. Final Standings: 1) South Iredell – 782.5; 2) Carson – 715; 3) East Rowan – 700; 3) North Iredell – 700; 5) West Rowan – 687.5; 6) Statesville – 400

Piedmont Triad 3A – Mount Tabor slipped by Southwest Guilford 77-75 to pick up the Conference Cup Championship. The Spartans were the conference champions in men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s basketball, women’s swimming and diving, and men’s track and field. Mount Tabor teams also won a share of the conference championship in men’s and women’s tennis. Final Standings: 1) Mount Tabor – 77; 2) Southwest Guilford – 75; 3) Western Guilford – 55; 4) Dudley – 39.5; 5) Parkland – 30.5; 6) Ben L. Smith – 21

South Piedmont 3A – Cox Mill cruised past Northwest Cabarrus 812.5-622.5 to win the South Piedmont 3A Conference Cup. The Chargers collected conference titles in men’s and women’s cross country, women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, and men’s and women’s track and field. Final Standings: 1) Cox Mill – 812.5; 2) Northwest Cabarrus – 622.5; 3) A.L. Brown – 570; 4) Central Cabarrus – 537.5; 5) Concord – 505; 6) West Cabarrus – 490; 7) J.M. Robinson – 417.5

Southern Carolina 3A – Weddington slipped by Marvin Ridge 800-787.5. to win the Southern Carolina 3A Conference Cup. The Warriors claimed conference titles in football, men’s soccer, men’s basketball, and men’s track and field. Final Standings: 1) Weddington – 800; 2) Marvin Ridge – 787.5; 3) Charlotte Catholic – 750; 4) Cuthbertson – 720; 5) Sun Valley – 472.5; 6) Piedmont – 450; 7) Parkwood – 385; 8) Monroe – 260

Tri-County 3A – Union Pines raced away to the Conference Cup title, sprinting by second place Triton 85-57. The Vikings were conference champions in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s tennis, volleyball, women’s basketball, wrestling, baseball, men’s golf, women’s track and field, and women’s soccer. Final Standings: 1) Union Pines – 85; 2) Triton – 57; 3) Harnett Central – 55; 4) Southern Lee – 44.5; 5) Lee County – 44; 6) Western Harnett – 33

Western Mountain 3A – T.C. Roberson rolled to another Conference Cup title, edging A.C. Reynolds 286-240. The Rams won conference titles in baseball, men’s golf, men’s tennis, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s cross country, men’s soccer, and volleyball. Final Standings: 1) T.C. Roberson – 286; 2) A.C. Reynolds – 240; 3) Asheville 231; 4) North Buncombe – 192; 5) West Henderson – 190; 6) Tuscola – 159; 7) Enka – 151; 8) North Henderson – 143; 9) Erwin – 76

3A/4A Conference Standings
Eastern Carolina 3A/4A – D.H. Conley won the conference cup, edging South Central 30-57. The Vikings won conference championships in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, wrestling, baseball, and softball. Final Standings: 1) D.H. Conley – 30; 2) South Central – 57; 3) J.H. Rose – 62; 4) New Bern – 63; 5) Eastern Wayne – 73; 6) C.B. Aycock – 79; 7) Southern Wayne – 99

Mideastern 3A/4A – Hoggard cruised to the Conference Cup title in the Mideastern 3A/4A, holding off Laney 149.5-126.5. The Vikings ripped off conference championships in men’s lacrosse, men’s tennis, softball, men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s cross country, football, volleyball, and a co-championship in men’s basketball. Final Standings: 1) Hoggard – 149.5; 2) Laney 126.5; 3) Ashley – 110.5; 4) Topsail – 100.5; 5) New Hanover – 92; 6) West Brunswick – 63; 7) South Brunswick – 59; 8) North Brunswick – 44

Northwestern 3A/4A – Hickory edged Watauga for the Northwestern 3A/4A Conference Cup Championship. Hickory collected conference championships in men’s basketball, men’s tennis, and women’s soccer, tying for a share of another conference championship in men’s soccer. Final Standings: 1) Hickory – 129; 2) Watauga – 128.5; 3) Alexander Central – 125; 4) South Caldwell – 121; 5) St. Stephens – 111.5; 6) Freedom – 108; 7) McDowell – 96

Patriot Athletic 3A/4A – Terry Sanford got past Cape Fear 144.5-132.5 to win the Patriot Athletic 3A/4A Conference Cup. The Bulldogs were conference champions in baseball, men’s golf, men’s tennis, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s bowling, men’s soccer and tied for a conference title in women’s tennis. Final Standings: 1) Terry Sanford – 144.5; 2) Cape Fear – 132.5; 3) Gray’s Creek – 128.5; 4) Pine Forest – 115.5; 5) South View – 101; 6) Overhills – 62.5; 7) E.E. Smith – 51; 8) Westover – 22.5; 9) Douglas Byrd – 9

4A Conference Standings
CAP 7 4A – Cardinal Gibbons cruised by Millbrook for the CAP 7 4A Conference Cup Title 131-109.5. The Crusaders won conference championships in men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s golf, softball, women’s track and field, women’s soccer, men’s swimming and diving, wrestling, football, and volleyball. Final Standings: 1) Cardinal Gibbons – 131; 2) Millbrook – 109.5; 3) Leesville Road – 98; 4) Broughton – 93.5; 5) Enloe – 58; 6) Sanderson – 57.5; 7) Southeast Raleigh – 39.5

Central Piedmont 4A – West Forsyth held off a tough challenge from Reagan, 98.5-94.5, to capture the Central Piedmont Conference Cup. The Titans captured conference titles in women’s lacrosse, women’s track and field, men’s swimming and diving, men’s soccer, men’s cross country and tied for the share of the league title in women’s tennis and women’s basketball. Final Standings: 1) West Forsyth – 98.5; 2) Reagan – 94.5; 3) R.J. Reynolds – 70.5; 4) Davie – 69; 5) East Forsyth – 65.5; 6) Glenn – 36.5

I-Meck 4A – Hough rolled by Lake Norman for the I-Meck 4A Conference Cup. The Huskies claimed the conference title in baseball, men’s golf, men’s tennis, women’s soccer, wrestling, football, women’s tennis, men’s soccer and tied for the title in volleyball. Final Standings: 1) Hough – 121.5; 2) Lake Norman – 108.5; 3) Mooresville – 99; 4) Mallard Creek – 72; 5) North Mecklenburg – 60.5; 6) Hopewell – 60; 7) Z.B. Vance – 45.5; 8) West Charlotte – 23

Metro 4A – Northwest Guilford had a great challenge from Page, but the Vikings managed to claim another Conference Cup 82.5-80 over the Pirates. The Vikings won conference titles in baseball, women’s lacrosse, softball, women’s soccer, wrestling, women’s cross country, women’s golf, men’s soccer, and volleyball while picking up a share of the league title in women’s basketball and men’s lacrosse. Final Standings: 1) Northwest Guilford – 82.5; 2) Page – 80; 3) Grimsley – 68; 4) Ragsdale – 45.5; 5) High Point Central – 25

Northern 4A – Heritage rolled past Wake Forest 101-94.5 to win the Northern 4A Conference Cup. Heritage won conference championships in women’s cross country, women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and baseball. Final Standings: 1) Heritage – 101; 2) Wake Forest – 94.5; 3) Wakefield – 87; 4) Corinth Holders – 65.5; 5) Rolesville – 54; 6) Knightdale – 26

Sandhills 4A – Pinecrest took care of another conference cup title sliding by Jack Britt 135-114. The Patriots grabbed conference championships in men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s cross country, and volleyball. Final Standings: 1) Pinecrest – 135; 2) Jack Britt – 114; 3) Richmond – 100; 4) Lumberton – 83; 5) Scotland – 78; 6) Hoke County – 64; 6) Purnell Swett – 64; 8) Seventy-First – 31

So Meck 7 4A – Ardrey Kell knocked off Providence 116-108.5 to capture the So Meck 7 4A Conference Cup title. The Knights were conference champions in men’s track and field, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s golf, women’s tennis, men’s basketball, and women’s swimming and diving while tying for the conference title in football and men’s tennis. Final Standings: 1) Ardrey Kell 116; 2) Providence – 108.5; 3) South Mecklenburg – 97; 4) Olympic – 87.5; 5) Berry – 39; 6) Harding University – 26; 7) West Mecklenburg – 15

South Wake 4A – Apex Friendship finished atop the South Wake 4A in the Conference Cup standings, outscoring Holly Springs 108-97. The Patriots won conference titles in men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, gymnastics, men’s cross country, football, volleyball, and women’s tennis. Final Standings: 1) Apex Friendship – 108; 2) Holly Springs – 97; 3) Apex – 75; 4) Middle Creek – 72; 5) Fuquay-Varina – 61; 6) Garner – 35; 7) South Garner – 15

Southwestern 4A – Myers Park had little trouble on their way to a 117-89.5 Southwestern 4A Conference Cup win over second-place Hickory Ridge. Myers Park won conference championships in football, women’s tennis, men’s soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, women’s track and field, and women’s soccer. The Mustangs also tied for a share of the conference crown in baseball. Final Standings: 1) Myers Park – 117; 2) Hickory Ridge – 89.5; 3) Porter Ridge – 70.5; 4) Butler – 67.5; 5) East Mecklenburg – 67; 6) Independence – 55.5; 7) Rocky River – 30.5; 8) Garinger – 15.5

Triangle 8 4A – Panther Creek nipped rivals Green Hope 134-130.5 to win the Triangle 8 4A Conference Cup. The Catamounts grabbed conference championships in men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s cross country, football, and gymnastics on their way to the title. Final Standings: 1) Panther Creek – 134; 2) Green Hope – 130.5; 3) Athens Drive – 108; 4) Green Level – 99; 5) Cary – 94.5; 6) Jordan – 89.5; 7) Riverside-Durham – 44; 8) Hillside – 38.5

Courtesy of James Alverson, with NCHSAA