The North Carolina Baseball Coaches Associaton's Awards and Recognitions for 2016

December 6, 2016

By Brandon Hall
Director of Scouting, PBR NC

The 2016 North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association (NCBCA) Convention took place this past weekend, December 3-4, at the Greensboro Marriott in downtown Greensboro, NC. An annual convention that allows the high school coaches, from across the state, get together to go over rule changes, future planning, and continue their obsession with baseball. This year’s convention featured speakers from the high school and college realm, touching on all facets of the game. One of the highlights each year is the recognition of coaches, fields, and milestones.

The gathering of North Carolina’s coaches, in one spot, allows the association to highlight the performances of teams and coaches. State Champions from each level are recognized, along with Regional Coach of the Year, and Regional Assistant Coach of the Year. Below is the list of award winners, and those recognized by the NCBCA.

State Champion Coach

1A          Scott Heavner, Cherryville HS
2A          Bobby Reynolds, East Rutherford HS
3A          Mark Mennitt, Marvin Ridge HS
4A          Mike Meadows, North Davidson HS

Regional Head Coach of the Year

Region 1              Jason Mills, DH Conley HS
Region 2              Jeep St. Ledger, Hoggard HS
Region 3              Mike Miragliuolo, Green Hope HS
Region 4              Kelly Chavis, St. Pauls HS
Region 5              Mike Meadows, North Davidson HS
Region 6              Mark Mennitt, Marvin Ridge HS
Scott Heavner, Cherryville HS
Region 7              Jeff Burchett, Mooresville HS
Region 8              Bobby Reynolds, East Rutherford HS
Private Schools Axel Smith, Oakwood School

Regional Assistant Coach of the Year

Region 1              Jimmy Metzinger, Manteo HS
Region 2              Allen Thomas, CB Aycock HS
Region 3              Richard Reynolds, Orange HS
Region 4              Roger Woolard, Pinecrest HS
Region 5              Greg Simpson, North Davidson HS
John Gann, Southwest Guilford HS
Region 6              Dan Duckworth, East Lincoln HS
Region 7              Scotty Miller, Alexander Central HS
Region 8              Sam Hooper, RS Central HS
Private Schools Keith West, Cannon School

Regional Field of the Year

Region 1              Corey Skinner, Ayden-Grifton HS
Region 2              TJ Spivery, West Brunswick HS
Region 3              Milton Senter, Fuquay-Varina HS
Region 4              David Miller, Southern Lee HS
Region 5              Mike Meadows, North Davidson HS
Region 6              Chad Yow, West Stanly HS
Region 7              Terry Johnson, Wilkes Central HS
Region 8              Justin King, North Henderson HS
Private Schools Mickey Williard, Westchester Country Day School

Milestone Wins

100 Win Club

Landon Kimrey, Northern Guilford HS
Brandon Ball, West Henderson HS

200 Win Club

Chris Adams, Ledford HS
Sonny Gann, Northwest Guilford HS
Scotty Heavner, Cherryville HS
Bryan Craig, AC Reynolds HS

300 Win Club

Jason Mills, DH Conley HS
Allan Chapman, West Lincoln HS

500 Win Club

Jeep St. Ledger, Hoggard HS
Bobby Reynolds, East Rutherford HS

Years of Service

20 Years              Leonard Allen, Riverside HS
25 Years              Gary Nail, Regan HS
40 Years              Milton Senter, Fuquay-Varina HS

Special Recognition

Brian Zurhellen, Assistant Coach East Mecklenburg HS

For exhibiting unbelievable bravery in donating a kidney for a student in need

Tom Hayes, Founder and Executive Director of the CCSSL

*The information gathered in this story was provided by the North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association.