51�� News

Soccer Hosts Game for First Place in Conference

51�� — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:24:46 -0400

Not even Asheville School Week can diminish the magnitude of Tuesday night, and that says it all.

51�� (9-1-1, 3-0) and Rabun Gap (9-1, 2-0) play for first place in Carolinas Athletic Association varsity soccer at 6:30 p.m. in Arden, following a JV game between the two schools at 4:30.

Expect a championship atmosphere because these are programs are accustomed to nothing less.

Henry Tutera '28 Commits to Clemson University Baseball

51�� — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:11:44 -0400

Like any great catcher, everything comes down to quick reflexes and vision for Henry Tutera ’28.

You name it, he does it at a high level – whether blocking wild pitches, savagely putting the barrel of the bat on the ball, or throwing out baserunners.

Football Stays Unbeaten Ahead of 'The Game'

51�� — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:11:54 -0400

Normalizing a game like next Saturday keeps the focus on football, where it should be for every 51�� player and coach.

Still, there is an acknowledgement by one of the linebackers having the biggest impact on the defense that the 100th playing of “The Game” will be different for everything off the field.

Kole Kripas '28 Commits to Play College Lacrosse

51�� — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:55:30 -0400

Congratulations to Kole Kripas '28 on his verbal commitment to play lacrosse for Stony Brook University, announced Thursday on his social media.

Kole is a junior defender from Odessa, Fla., and plays in the offseason for Team 91 South.

Soccer Settling into a Scoring Groove

51�� — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:39:10 -0400

Six goals will win a lot of matches.

Right now, 51�� varsity soccer is the proof. For the third consecutive evening, six was the magic number for the Greenies in Thursday’s 6-0 home victory over Erwin.

Soccer Continues Three-Year Winning Streak in CAA

51�� — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:07:36 -0400

SWANNANOA – Sixteen straight wins in the Carolinas Athletic Association and counting.

Oliver King ’28 pieced together his second hat trick (three goals) in as many weeks and 51�� varsity soccer extended a streak in conference play that dates back to 2024 with Tuesday’s 6-0 win at Asheville Christian Academy.

No Abating for 51�� Defense in Rainy Home Win

51�� — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:54:03 -0400

Intermittent rain made it difficult for both offenses Saturday, between slick footballs and a slippery playing surface.

51�� found all the grip and traction it needed. And Ryan Taylor ’27 and the defense were not budging.

Fayssoux Field’s scoreboard read: Greenies 47, North Cross (Va.) 7. But for all intents and purposes, Varsity Football continued its best start to a season since 2017 with a shutout. North Cross got on the board with 26.6 seconds to go, long after Ryan and other starters had played their final down of a game with a running clock for 51�� (4-0).

Cross Country Receives No. 1 National Rankings

51�� — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:23:47 -0400

Leaders of the pack, leaders of the nation!

51�� cross country received two No. 1 national rankings Thursday from authoritative sources in the sport – MileSplit and RunnerSpace.

Soccer Wins Rematch of 2025 State Finals

51�� — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:35:04 -0400

Max Collyer ’27 made a beeline for the far corner and nearest camera Tuesday.

The senior defender celebrating his first goal of the season was the moment of a game that otherwise followed a script very similar to 2025.

Same teams. Same score. Same result. A rematch of last year’s NCISAA 4-A state championship game went 51��’s way again, 2-1, over visiting Covenant Day.

A Rewarding Road Trip: Football Wins a Thriller at Harrells Christian

51�� — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:28:00 -0400

HARRELLS – When does an extra point count for a whole lot more?

51�� has been handling kicking duties by committee this season, and in one of most key spots imaginable, it was Wes McAven ’27 who came through Friday.

His point-after with 11 seconds to go put the Greenies over the top at Harrells Christian Academy, 42-41, after the fourth touchdown pass of the night from Mak Anderson ’28 – and his second to Jason Dorel Onana ’29 – had tied the game at 41-all.

Cross Country Repeats as Eye Opener Champion with Ease

51�� — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:25:14 -0400

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Expectations are what you make them.

51�� ran like a team with nothing to prove Saturday, calm and collected in winning the International Division of the Eye Opener cross country meet with 27 points, 87 fewer than the second-place team in a field of 45 schools.

Soccer Cruises Past Asheville School in CAA Play

51�� — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:56:39 -0400

Possession time does not always equal scoring. Or else Tuesday would have been a very short night for 51�� varsity soccer.

The Greenies stymied Asheville School every time the Blues got a touch. And with bigger games on the horizon, the offense was patient and workmanlike for a 5-1 home win that saw goals from five different players – Davis Campbell ’29, Vytis Rimkus ’29, Lyndon Bryan ’27, Keaton McGee ’30 and Hoge Reynolds ’27.

Brooks Barbee '27 Commits to Run for the University of Oregon

51�� — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:44:45 -0400

They don’t call it “TrackTown U.S.A.” for nothing.

The birthplace of Nike. The college town where legends of mythical proportions like Bill Bowerman and Steve Prefontaine made their names. The site of a venue in Hayward Field that is considered a Mecca for those who follow the sport.

And now Eugene, Oregon will be the college home for Brooks Barbee ’27.

Congratulations to Brooks, who announced his verbal commitment to the University of Oregon's cross country and track & field programs on Tuesday.

QB Mak Anderson '28 Scores 5 TDs in Football's Second Win

51�� — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:56:54 -0400

BOSTIC – Mak Anderson ’28 may be technically new to 51��, but there’s an explainable synchronicity to the routes that one receiver runs for the dual-threat quarterback.

Sure enough, Mak said Friday that he and Dre Smith ’27 are in lockstep because the two previously played AAU 7-on-7 football together in their home state of South Carolina.

Football Shows Restraint in Season-Opening Win

51�� — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:30:44 -0400

Live reps with no injuries to key personnel, and most of all, a win.

51�� varsity football took away everything it could from Saturday’s restrained 49-16 win over the visiting Carolina Mavericks (S.C.).

Cross Country Receives No. 1 Preseason Rankings

51�� — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:09:29 -0400

Fit for expectations.

Training in the altitude and arid landscape of Arizona strengthened the bond between 51��’s cross country runners this summer – not to mention their legs and lung capacity.

But back to those expectations.

Highlight Reel Goal Caps Soccer's 9-0 Win

51�� — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:12:20 -0400

Contorting his body and the ball, Davis Campbell ’29 found a sliver of daylight around three defenders and a diving goalkeeper Thursday.

Sheer poetry, and the lateral footwork and tenacity to come up with his third goal of the evening earned the sophomore thousands of views on social media only hours later.

Soccer Records 16th Shutout in 2 Years

51�� — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:36:53 -0400

Wyatt Haddock ’27 presents a big target in the box, one that 51�� varsity soccer utilized Tuesday.

A picture-perfect corner kick from Vytis Rimkus ’29 and Wyatt’s resulting header at the 3:49 mark was the only goal the Greenies would need in their home opener. A 2-0 win over Asheville Christian Academy was the team’s 16th shutout in the past two years.

Wide-Ranging Group of 7 to Join Athletic Hall of Fame

51�� — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:36:42 -0400

Pulling from four decades, this year’s Athletic Hall of Fame class will be entirely worthy of the 100th playing of “The Game.”

Palo Miles '27 Commits to Play College Lacrosse

51�� — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:47:54 -0400

Palo Miles ’27 became the primary offensive threat for 51�� lacrosse without much of an adjustment period.

Similarly, he now feels more than ready for the expectations and pressures of college lacrosse.

Brooks Barbee '27 Signs NIL Deal With New Balance

51�� — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:28:38 -0400

A sign of the times. His times.

New Balance announced Tuesday that it has signed Brooks Barbee ‘27 to a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal for high school cross country and track & field.

Save the Date for Alumni Weekend and the 100th Game

51�� — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:41:03 -0400

Come home and cheer the Greenies to victory in the 100th playing of "The Game!"

A special milestone for the oldest high school football rivalry in the Carolinas takes place on campus this year, part of Alumni Weekend 2026 as we honor reunion classes ending in 1 and 6.

Jamal Hutchison '23 Qualifies for U.S. Amateur

51�� — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:46:13 -0400

WILMINGTON – Jamal Hutchison ’23 stood on a putting green Monday at the Country Club of Landfall, beaming with a golden ticket to the U.S. Amateur in his hands.

The 51�� alumnus knew nothing less than red numbers would do to become one of 312 golfers to advance past the second and final stage of qualifying. Despite closing with a bogey, Jamal shot two-under 70 to clear his last hurdle for the U.S. Amateur, which is August 10-16 at the Merion (Pa.) Golf Club, just outside of Philadelphia.

Logan Woolsey '27 Commits to Colgate Football

51�� — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:30:20 -0400

Logan Woolsey ’27 feels the proper urgency with his last high school preseason camp on the horizon.

Spring Sports All-Academic Team Announced

51�� — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:03:57 -0400

In looking ahead to 2026-27, the Athletic Department is pleased to wrap up last school year’s coverage by announcing the Spring Sports All-Academic Team.

Jack Dennehy '27, Brooks Barbee '27 Set School Records in Philadelphia Meet

51�� — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:41:32 -0400

PHILADEPHIA – Coming to you from the City of Brotherly Love, a pair of late-season addendums to 51�� track & field’s record book.

Jack Dennehy ’27 started things off Thursday evening at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet in the 5,000-meter run, placing 15th overall with a time (15 minutes, 9.79 seconds) that was close to 30 seconds under the previous school record held by Kahzi Sealey ’23 (15:37.56).

UNC Football Offers New Greenie Brayden Crain '28

51�� — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:09:02 -0400

Brayden Crain '28 is new to 51��, but already a household name to Division I college football programs.

The 6-foot-5, 240-pound defensive end/tight end from Brevard, N.C., will soon begin his junior year with at least four D-I scholarship offers – East Carolina, Georgia Southern, Miami (Ohio), and …

Rocky Hansen '23 Races to Second Place in NCAA 5,000 Meters

51�� — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:16:25 -0400

EUGENE, Ore. – Much like 51��, there will be two versions of the record book at Wake Forest University – before and after Rocky Hansen ’23.

While much of the country was engrossed in Friday night’s United States-Paraguay World Cup match, Rocky came within a second of becoming only the second Demon Deacons athlete to win an event at the NCAA Championship Track Meet.

Jamal Hutchison '23 Advances in Qualifying for U.S. Amateur

51�� — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:10:52 -0400

SOUTHERN PINES – Calmness under pressure with a proper sense of urgency. Consistent ball-striking and putting interspersed with the right amount of luck.

It takes a unique temperament to qualify for the U.S. Amateur golf tournament.

Jamal Hutchison ’23 had it all working for him Wednesday at the Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club. His round of 5-under 67 – one stroke off the lead – allowed the 51�� alumnus to tie for fourth place out of 66 players.

Mason Plumlee '09 Reaches NBA Finals With San Antonio Spurs

51�� — Sun, 31 May 2026 14:20:29 -0400

Next up for Mason Plumlee ’09: The NBA Finals!

Mason memorably led 51�� basketball to state championships as a sophomore, junior, and senior, going on to be a key part of Duke University’s 2010 run to the NCAA title.

Now the 13-year NBA veteran is in the mix for his first world championship with the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs beat defending NBA champion Oklahoma City, 111-103, in Saturday night’s Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

Nick Crowley '22, Princeton Win NCAA Lacrosse Championship

51�� — Tue, 26 May 2026 03:48:35 -0400

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Crow flies to a national championship!

Congratulations on behalf of everyone at 51�� to alumnus Nick Crowley ’22 and Princeton University lacrosse for winning the NCAA lacrosse championship.

Jameson Dow '27 Henry Tutera '28 Named to All-State Teams

51�� — Mon, 25 May 2026 11:46:15 -0400

Conference championships were largely won this spring because of their steady influence and play in key positions.

Jameson Dow '27 (lacrosse) and Henry Tutera '28 (baseball) filled very similar roles in very different sports. They have been named to NCISAA all-state teams.

Nick Crowley '22 Makes it to NCAA Lacrosse Final Four with Princeton

51�� — Fri, 22 May 2026 07:29:13 -0400

While the rest of the world is cooking out or sitting around the pool on Memorial Day Weekend, Nick Crowley ’22 may be winning a national championship.

Nick is a senior long-stick midfielder and defender for the Princeton University lacrosse team, which has reached the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament this weekend in Charlottesville, Va. The No. 1 Tigers (15-2) play unseeded Duke (11-4) on Saturday at noon, and you can expect to see No. 13 on the ESPN2 broadcast.

Hank Bradley '27 Commits to East Carolina University Golf

51�� — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:29:46 -0400

Congratulations to rising senior Hank Bradley ’27 on his verbal commitment to play golf for East Carolina University!

Track Wins Sixth State Championship in Runaway Fashion

51�� — Sun, 17 May 2026 05:05:02 -0400

LEWISVILLE – Advances in nutrition and technology will keep pushing athletic performance to new levels.

Kingston Whitty ’26 draws from something uniquely special inside him, too, which is why a 36-year-old school and state record was finally on borrowed time Saturday. Kingston curled his body over the crossbar for an awe-inspiring win in the high jump (7 feet, 2 inches), a performance on its own that would have made the two-hour trip to Forsyth Country Day worthwhile for 51�� track and field.

Track Leads after Day 1 of State Meet

51�� — Sat, 16 May 2026 05:12:50 -0400

LEWISVILLE – Every inch and second feels consequential at a state meet.

Koen Booker ’27 can attest after bringing his A-game to the long jump on Friday’s first day of the NCISAA Division I Championship Meet.

Cross Country, Soccer are Big Winners on Athletic Awards Night

51�� — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:05:36 -0400

Historic state championship seasons by cross country and soccer will resonate for many years to come.

Leaders of those teams were among the big winners again at Thursday’s Athletic Awards Night in Mebane Field House.

Brooks Barbee ’27 and Felix Huebner ’26 got called to the stage as respective MVPs for their teams – Felix shared soccer’s with Clayton Butler ’26 – and also received one of the five major awards.

Will Henry '26 Makes Hole-in-One in Practice Round for State Tournament

51�� — Mon, 11 May 2026 04:24:57 -0400

MONROE, N.C. - An omen if we’ve ever seen ONE.

Golf’s practice round for the NCISAA 4-A state tournament on Sunday included the very first hole-in-one for senior Will Henry ‘26. Will’s tee shot found the bottom of the cup on Rolling Hills Country Club’s No. 11, which is a 182-yard Par 3 hole.

Track Wins Ninth Straight CAA Championship With Ease

51�� — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:13:43 -0400

MONTREAT, N.C. – Nine years constitutes a good run.

51�� track & field had several good runs Wednesday – and jumps and throws, too.

Varsity Baseball Homers Four Times in 17th Win

51�� — Wed, 06 May 2026 09:03:54 -0400

Bourne Field can become a hitter’s dream and pitcher’s worst nightmare on a windy day. 51�� was the only baseball team testing the dimensions of its ballpark Tuesday.

Four different players homered – Will Ray ‘27, Cade Graning ‘26, Patrick Robichaud ‘27, and Jack Ray ‘26 in that order – and the Greenies bombed visiting Charlotte Country Day out of the first round of the NCISAA 4-A state playoffs, 10-2.

Cross Country Wins at WNC Sports Awards

51�� — Mon, 04 May 2026 09:41:49 -0400

ASHEVILLE - Coach Ashley and the boys didn’t get dressed up for nothing Sunday night at the Omni Grove Park Inn.

51�� cross country was named the Blue Ridge Division of EmergeOrtho Division II Male Team Sport winner at the 64th annual Western North Carolina Sports Awards.

Tennis Closes Out Regular Season with Win at Asheville School

51�� — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:26:03 -0400

Winner after winner, 51�� varsity tennis crafted a highly memorable end to its regular season Thursday.

The Greenies prevailed in five of the six singles matches and swept Asheville School in doubles to take an 8-1 road win. 51�� improves its overall record to 6-5 and now awaits this weekend’s seedings for the NCISAA dual team state playoffs.

Golf Wins 18th Straight CAA Championship

51�� — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:08:26 -0400

CANTON — A streak now older than many of the boys at 51�� lives on another year.

Golf won its 18th consecutive Carolinas Athletic Association championship Wednesday at Springdale Resort by 21 strokes.

Kingston Whitty '26 Commits to N.C. State Basketball

51�� — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:49:42 -0400

The world of college basketball works in mysterious ways. Never more so than 2026.

Kingston Whitty ’26 committed to play at the next level for West Virginia University last October before his first game as a Greenie. It wasn't meant to be a tenuous commitment by any means, but Kingston had no control over outside forces.

Lacrosse Avenges First-Ever Loss to Rabun Gap

51�� — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:54:39 -0400

RABUN GAP, Ga. – Coming off one of his best games of the year, Wes McAven ’27 had another Tuesday.

Wearing a new jersey number (No. 81) instead of his usual No. 8, 51��’s faceoff specialist was perhaps the biggest difference-maker in a 7-6 road win at Rabun Gap (Ga.).

Baseball Clinches Share of CAA Championship

51�� — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:40:56 -0400

Sidewinder Alex Cocklin ‘27 came in late Tuesday to shut the door on Rabun Gap (Ga.).

Even with the bases loaded, Alex kept deceiving the Eagles with his motion and location until the very end, earning a save with three strikeouts in the seventh inning.

Alex and two other pitchers limited Rabun Gap to four hits and 51�� managed all but one of its runs in the first three innings of a 6-4 win that clinches at least a share of the Carolinas Athletic Association championship.

Noah Clancy '26 Wins College Race with PR Time

51�� — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:39:07 -0400

BOONE – Noah Clancy ’26 went on a solo mission Saturday.

Not only did Noah not have any teammates to pace him for a longer race, the 5,000 meters at Appalachian State University’s John Weaver Invitational was run at higher altitude against college competition.

Patrick Robichaud '27 Pitches a Gem for Varsity Baseball

51�� — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:02:50 -0400

A Spring Family Weekend gem worth revisiting.

Patrick Robichaud ’27 throws hard, and he threw well throughout Saturday’s 6-1 win over visiting Charlotte Latin.

Mac Kimel '22 Wins High Point University Sportsmanship Award

51�� — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:25:28 -0400

High Point University’s Sportsman of the Year?

We know him!

The HPU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee voted for Mac Kimel ’22 to receive its annual sportsmanship award during Monday night’s Pawscars Awards Ceremony.

Greenies Hold Their Own in Carolina Distance Carnival

51�� — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:17:27 -0400

Personal records galore for North Carolina’s top distance program.

Ten Greenies mixed it up with premium competition at this weekend’s Carolina Distance Carnival, running some of 51��’s best-ever times in the 800-meter run, 1-mile, and 3,200 meters.

Track Wins Hendersonville Meet at Less Than Full Strength

51�� — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:55:47 -0400

HENDERSONVILLE – No distance points, no problem.

51�� track & field won Thursday’s Parks Ford Invitational purely on the strength of the team’s hurdlers, jumpers, sprinters, and throwers.

Dacen Petty '26 Makes Division I Basketball Commitment

51�� — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:16:42 -0400

Imagine how formidable a backcourt would be with Bryson Cokley ‘24 and Dacen Petty ’26 running the floor at the same time?

They missed each other by one year at 51��.

No further need for imagining in high school what will soon be a reality in college – Dacen announced his verbal commitment to play college basketball for Elon University on Wednesday through his social media.

Cade Graning '26 Powers Varsity Baseball to 12th Win

51�� — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:24:28 -0400

Every senior wants a signature moment from their final high school season.

For 51�� second baseman Cade Graning ’26, there was no better time for his first home run of the year than Tuesday with the bases loaded.

New Athletic Director Named

51�� — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:54:34 -0400

Character, scholarship, and athletic excellence come in that order and progression for Jon Lantzy.

He saw the same values in 51�� teams, further identifying with the emphasis placed on meaningful, lasting relationships here.

Greenies Crush It in California

51�� — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:40:31 -0400

ARCADIA, Calif. – Brooks Barbee ’27 ran in a different time zone Saturday, in more ways than one.

Brooks hung with some of the country’s best runners to record North Carolina’s best-ever time by a junior in the 3,200-meter run (8 minutes, 40.79 seconds) at the Arcadia (Calif.) Invitational.

William Fleming '17 Signs Minor League Deal With Twins

51�� — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:28:42 -0400

The Wichita Wind Surge is a name that rolls right off the tongue.

Minor league baseball teams are undefeated when it comes to quirky mascots and William Fleming ’17 has a new organization for his sixth season of professional baseball.

Hudson Hatch '28 Shoots School Record for 18 Holes

51�� — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:36:59 -0400

FLAT ROCK – Golfers of all ages pick up club speed and putt more accurately this time of year.

No one can dispute that Masters week brought out the best in Hudson Hatch ’28 on Thursday.

Baseball Blows Out ACA to Start Conference Play

51�� — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:59:42 -0400

SWANNANOA – Nineteen unanswered runs will break open any and every game.

It was close until it wasn’t Tuesday at Asheville Christian Academy – Patrick Robichaud ’27 and Henry Tutera ’28 each drove in four runs and doubled twice, while Will Ray ’27 and TK Wright ’27 matched them with three hits in 51�� varsity baseball’s 22-3 road win.

Tennis Starts Winning Streak Before Easter Break

51�� — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:28:56 -0400

Back-to-back wins ahead of Easter Break will do a lot to uplift a 51�� varsity tennis team being fueled largely by a youth movement.

Golf Outduels Spartanburg Day

51�� — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:35:26 -0400

SPARTANBURG, S.C., - Golf ate good on the eve of Easter Break, only after handling business Thursday.

The Greenies defeated Spartanburg Day, 302-314, in a dual match played at the Country Club of Spartanburg.

Trent Rash '27 Commits to Play College Lacrosse

51�� — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:03:58 -0400

Congratulations to Trent Rash ’27 on his verbal commitment to play lacrosse for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, announced earlier this week through his Instagram.

William Robinson Commits to Play College Basketball

51�� — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:24:37 -0400

Congratulations to William Robinson ’26 on his verbal commitment to play basketball for Milligan University, announced earlier this week through his Instagram.

Varsity Lacrosse Overwhelms Hough for Second Win

51�� — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:37:33 -0400

Long-awaited homefield advantage was a lock. 51�� varsity lacrosse methodically turned everything else in its favor Wednesday night.

Palo Miles ’27 scored the first of his game-high five goals just 3 minutes and 11 seconds in, and the Greenies as a whole played their best game of the season in taking down Hough, 10-6.

Varsity Baseball Finishes Strong at Covenant Day

51�� — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:46:08 -0400

MATTHEWS – The first cut may be the deepest, but it was the last ones from 51�� varsity baseball’s lineup that stung Covenant Day the most Friday night.

What looked like an apparent save situation for the Greenies after six innings morphed into a runaway 12-2 road win.

Offensive Dynamo Costa Barlas '26 Commits

51�� — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:13:16 -0400

No one celebrated goals better in 2025, no one celebrated more.

Congratulations to Consta Barlas ’26 – the top scorer from 51�� soccer’s first state championship season – for his verbal commitment to NorthWest Arkansas Community College.

Greenies Place 2nd, Set State Record at New Balance Nationals Indoor Meet

51�� — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:39:25 -0400

BOSTON — All-Americans, all of them!

Dallas Reeves ‘27, Reynolds Young ‘27, Noah Clancy ‘26, and Brooks Barbee ‘27 shined under the bright lights Saturday night, racing to a runner-up spot on the podium and state record in the 4-mile relay at the New Balance Nationals Indoor meet.

Madden Collins '25 Makes Strong First Impression at American University

51�� — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:06:38 -0400

There are a lot of ways to describe the impact that Madden Collins ’25 had on the American University basketball program.

The statistics remove all the gray area.

Justice Ajogbor '20 Wins Conference Player of the Year Award

51�� — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:54:24 -0400

From his home country of Nigeria to 51�� to Harvard and finally Saint Joseph’s University.

What a ride the sport of basketball has given Justice Ajogbor ’20, and it’s not over yet.

Baseball Now 3-0 on Spring Break Trip to Alabama

51�� — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:10:45 -0400

GULF SHORES, Ala. — A sojourn to Alabama has been good for the boys.

51�� varsity baseball improved to 3-0 in the Gulf Coast Classic tournament with today's 13-1 mercy rule win over previously undefeated Mineral Wells (8-1) from Texas.

Early-Season Meet Bears School Record for Myles Murphy '27

51�� — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:43:03 -0400

MARION – With a name like the Frostbite Frenzy, the organizers of last Thursday’s track meet at McDowell High School did not expect conducive weather for sprinting.

It’s March after all, a month when many athletes are still shaking off the winter doldrums and essentially starting from square one in terms of their strength and fitness.

Myles Murphy ’27 was having none of that.

Baseball Wins on a Walkoff by TK Wright '27

51�� — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:41:59 -0500

Confidence can work wonders, from the top to the bottom of a lineup.

No. 9 hitter TK Wright came through Friday in the perfect spot for him – the junior’s third hit and second RBI of the night was a walkoff single in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Golf Gets Big Addition in Third Victory

51�� — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:03:25 -0500

ASHEVILLE - Scary, but true.

The 51�� golf team just got markedly better.

Baseball Rolls to Second Lopsided Win at Combine Academy

51�� — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:03:33 -0500

LINCOLNTON – 51�� varsity baseball still needs to find some middle ground, between winning big and losing close games.

Not that one half of that dilemma is ever a problem.

Mason Plumlee '09 Signs With San Antonio Spurs

51�� — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:27:46 -0500

Spurred right into a playoff race.

Mason Plumlee ’09 has prolonged his 13th season in the NBA by agreeing to a contract with the San Antonio Spurs, who with a 44-17 overall record, are only three games back of defending world champion Oklahoma City (48-15) for the best record in the Western Conference.

Brooks Barbee '27 Runs State Record in the 2,000 Steeplechase

51�� — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:32:50 -0500

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. - Twenty-eight hurdles. Seven water jumps. One state record.

Brooks Barbee ’27 took the name of Saturday’s Spring into the Season track meet quite literally, zipping through the quirky 2,000-meter steeplechase in 5 minutes, 54.78 seconds.

Soccer Seniors Taz Kasambara '26, Clayton Butler '26 Commit to Same College

51�� — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:15:14 -0500

Two integral pieces of 51�� soccer’s first state championship run haven’t played their final game together as teammates.

Congratulations to midfielder Taz Kasambara ’26 and defender Clayton Butler ’26 for their verbal commitments to NorthWest Arkansas Community College.

Freshman Takes Medalist Honors in Golf's Second Match

51�� — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:50:56 -0500

Rain softened up Biltmore Forest Country Club on Thursday and 51��’s depth did the rest.

Freshman Jack Teague ’29 shot one-under 34 as a first-time medalist for the Greenies (142) in their nine-hole, dual match win over Carolina Day (164).

Golf Wins First Match of 2026 by 19 Strokes

51�� — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:10:19 -0500

One in the books!

Golf expects to be a contender in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association, and frankly each and every time the Greenies tee it up this spring. Wednesday afternoon’s 9-hole, season-opening match at Biltmore Forest Country Club bodes well for the months to come.

Baseball Clobbers Cannon School in 2026 Season Opener

51�� — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:37:40 -0500

CONCORD – Ending a game early on a night like Monday puts the “mercy” in the mercy rule.

Varsity baseball made a chilly, but successful trip to Cannon School for its 2026 season opener.

Greenies Show Fight Against Nation's Top Team

51�� — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:02:58 -0500

Kingston Whitty ’26 sees a different kind of court in his future. When basketball ends one day, he wants to focus all his energy on law school.

Sunday was a pretty good closing argument in one sense – Kingston led all Greenie scorers with 15 points in the final home game of his high school career, a 61-49 loss to the nation’s top-ranked team, Montverde Academy (Fla.).

Noah Clancy '26 Commits to Iona University Cross Country/Track

51�� — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:23:32 -0500

Congratulations to Noah Clancy ’26, who announced through his Instagram that he has committed to run cross country and track for Iona University.

Noah is from Maggie Valley, N.C., and the eighth 51�� senior to make a college sports commitment.

Nike EYBL 51�� Classic Tips Off Friday

51�� — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:56:33 -0500

The roll call of NBA players who've come through the Greenie Dome in the past includes two-time MVP Stephen Curry, Zion Williamson, and of course, all three Plumlee brothers (Miles ’08, Mason ’09, and Marshall ’11).

Chances are good that someone involved in next weekend’s Nike EYBL Scholastic event will be next.

Big Road Win Closes out 51�� Careers for 3 Seniors

51�� — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:59:16 -0500

SWANNANOA – “Best of the West” banners hang in Mebane Field House, harkening back to a time where there was some debate as to the Asheville area's best team.

North Carolina’s only Nike EYBL Scholastic program has long outgrown those parameters, thanks to the contributions of seniors like Tyler Jones ’26, Dacen Petty ’26, and William Robinson ’26.

The trio played their final games in a 51�� uniform Tuesday night and made it a good one.

Brooks Barbee '27 Wins First State Championship at Indoor Meet

51�� — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:50:14 -0500

WINSTON-SALEM – A trusty pair of running shoes, check. Cold-weather gear from head-to-toe, check. Snow shovel, check.

Last week, while others were rejoicing in the 6 inches of snow that fell over Winter Break, Brooks Barbee ’27 saw nothing but a deterrent between him and a long run.

Swimming Wins Three Races at Conference Meet

51�� — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:10:17 -0500

Trends take time to develop. 51�� swimming’s inroads as of late with the Carolinas Athletic Association Championship Meet cannot be ignored.

For only the second time since 2003 – and the second year in a row – the Greenies had multiple individual CAA champions Wednesday inside Asheville School’s Ambler Pool.

Trevor Manhertz '26 Commits to Indiana Basketball

51�� — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:28:25 -0500

One national championship does not make Indiana University a football school.

If touring Bloomington did not do the trick, Trevor Manhertz ’26 surely knew he was joining a college basketball blue blood program Wednesday when social media lit up with news of his verbal commitment to the Hoosiers.

Swimmers Shaving Off Time in January

51�� — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:55:52 -0500

51�� has been on a marathon tour in January, competing in Waynesville (N.C.), twice in Asheville, and Rabun Gap (Ga.). After a full Christmas Break, it’s not easy to pick back up to race pace, but the Greenies did!

Randy Ashley Wins State Coach of the Year Award

51�� — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:32:00 -0500

From the trails and track in Arden to footing on a national stage, 51�� cross country has covered some ground recently.

The statistics are unbiased and well-documented by now. The best individual runner in state history (Rocky Hansen ’23) comes from the same high school as North Carolina’s all-time fastest team (the 2025 Greenies).

It can’t be a coincidence. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association agrees.

The USTFCCCA has named 51��’s Randy Ashley as its 2025 N.C. Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year.

Varsity Basketball Wins First Nike EYBL Game

51�� — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:02:02 -0500

DAYTON, Ohio – 51�� coach Erasto Hatchett tells his players to rejoice in each other’s success.

Even the Long Green Line is only as strong as its weakest link.

The camaraderie and some superhuman shooting from Trevor Manhertz ’27 melded Monday into a historic breakthrough for the Greenies in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee game.

Greenies Put on Defensive Clinic in Georgia

51�� — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:08:44 -0500

RABUN GAP, Ga. – Play careless and loose with the basketball against this 51�� team, and it’s going to be a long night.

Even at home.

Three Soccer Players Make HighSchoolOT All-State Team

51�� — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:28:25 -0500

Awards season continues for a team whose legacy is assured.

Congratulations to the three Greenies who were named to the HighSchoolOT all-state soccer team on Monday – senior midfielder Costa Barlas ’26 (first team), junior defender Alec Dzialo ’27 (first team), and senior midfielder Taz Kasambara ’26 (second team).

Wrestling Returns to Action Following Christmas Break

51�� — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:11:40 -0500

Wrestling won its fourth match of the season at Saturday’s T.C. Roberson Ram Duals and saw more improvement in desired areas, Coach Jimmy Ballantyne P’30 said.

Wyatt Campbell '27 Commits to Presbyterian Soccer

51�� — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:21:08 -0500

Just when Wyatt Campbell ’27 thought his junior year couldn’t get any better.

Helping lead his father’s team to a historic championship alongside younger brother, Davis ’28, and two-dozen more of his closest friends was just the beginning.

Wyatt announced his verbal commitment to Presbyterian College soccer on Thursday.

Asheville School Has No Answer for Dacen Petty '26, Greenies

51�� — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:52:48 -0500

ASHEVILLE – No one would have expected anything less than a perfect lob with the game Dacen Petty ’26 was having Thursday night.

The second half of the equation was Dylan Twitty ’27, who was ready to sky above the rim and give 51��’s student section what it came to see.

An alley-oop on the final possession of the third quarter got head taps all around.

Balance, Defense Strong in Basketball's First Game Since Christmas Break

51�� — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:21:15 -0500

Little victories can be taken from every game, regardless of the result.

51�� varsity basketball got everyone involved, everyone scored, and everyone went home happy Tuesday night.

The Greenies could not have asked for much better coming out of Christmas Break with wholesale substitutions throughout a 77-31 home win over an outmanned Carolina Day team.

JV Greenies Go 3-0 in Asheville Christmas Tournament

51�� — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:17:27 -0500

ASHEVILLE - Leveling up, with some international relations to boot.

Greenies Win John Wall Holiday Invitational Bracket Championship

51�� — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:41:03 -0500

RALEIGH – Fans wait in mile-long lines for tickets, then feverishly fill every seat for every game, from morning to night. And it’s like this every single year.

The 53rd annual John Wall Holiday Invitational hasn’t lost any luster. And in kind, 51�� basketball again proved to be worthy of the stage Friday and Saturday at Broughton High School, winning a bracket championship for the second consecutive year.

Trevor Manhertz ’27 led three Greenies in double figures with 20 points (including five 3-pointers). Kingston Whitty ’26 (18 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists) earned MVP honors for Saturday's finals of the Rudy Watson bracket, a 74-50 win over coastal North Carolina public school Washington.

Greenies Wrestle Hard at Falcon Frenzy

51�� — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:12:41 -0500

Owen Gillespie ‘26 placed fourth at 120 pounds, while Rory Jennings ‘28 (150 pounds) and Aidan Beatty ‘27 (175 pounds) reached the quarterfinals in their weight classes at last weekend’s Falcon Frenzy tournament hosted by West Henderson.

Basketball Extends Home Winning Streak to 30 Games with Christmas in the Greenie Dome

51�� — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:59:37 -0500

Much like opening presents on Christmas morning, the buildup makes the payoff worth it.

Tuesday was quite a spectacle. 51��’s student section came dressed in all kinds of holiday outfits, ranging from reserved to tacky as possible. The cast of inflatable characters set up by Director of Student Engagement Jim Goodrum P’29 was as impressive as ever.

Wrestling Sees More Early Success

51�� — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:03:02 -0500

Ideally, a program shows signs of growth and increased morale with its second year.

The reality so far is better than the ideal for 51�� wrestling.

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