Football stands at 4-5
The football team is 4-5 overall, and 1-2 in conference. The Chargers are coming off a three-point loss to Carrboro on Homecoming and a 40-30 loss to South Granville Oct. 12.
Senior Jordan Blackmon is on pace to break his own school record in tackles.
Senior night will be against Cedar Ridge Oct. 26.
Soccer wins 6 in a row
The boy’s soccer team has won six games in a row, improving to 9-6 after a rough start to the season.
“We started out shaky, but now we are on a streak,” said junior Daniel Marro.
NHS has survived several close calls lately.
“We were playing DSA and we were tied, and in the last four seconds Anthony Castro scored a goal and won us the game,” he said.
Girls’ golf wins conference
The girls’ golf team capped a strong season with a 45 shot victory in the conference tournament. Conference player of the year Rachel Wynne was a medalist with a score of 93, while Kyndal Hutchinson and Logan McClamroch placed second and fourth, respectively.
The regionals will be Oct. 22 in Jacksonville, NC.
Volleyball improving at 5-15
Volleyball is 5-15 this year and coming to the end of the season.
“Our players have kept great attitudes all season long, even being up against really tough teams where all their players play on year-round club teams,” said coach Lyn Smith.
Chatham does not have recreational volleyball, which, according to Smith, makes it difficult for Northwood.
Cross country teams place in conference
Cross country ran the Carolina 12 championships Oct. 16. The girls’ team finished second, led by Maria Vanderford and Erin Nelson. The boys’ team, led by Forrest Glosson, finished fourth.
“We’ve got good contributions from kids that were eighth graders last year, and they’ve moved up and improved,” coach Richard McDonald said “They are a year older, so they should be better.”