O'Neal Holds #1 Position with Wells Fargo Cup
The successful fall and winter sports seasons have elevated O’Neal to the top of the Wells Fargo Cup standings for Division 2A of the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA). Currently O’Neal sits at #1 and the success of the spring sports season will determine whether O’Neal will keep its spot on top for the 2018/19 school year.
“We are proud of the efforts of our student-athletes and our coaches," remarks Athletic Director James Franklin. "Both are representing our school with tremendous focus and effort. We will continue to commit ourselves to the process of being the best student-athletes and teams that we can be and ultimately play for the O’Neal shirt”
The Wells Fargo Cup recognizes overall excellence in high school athletics among NCISAA institutions. The winning schools are determined by point totals earned through competition in state championships. O’Neal’s fall sports season saw a state tournament appearance with volleyball, a third place state finish by both girls and boys cross country competitions, a quarterfinal finish for boys soccer, and a semifinal finish for girls tennis. The winter season helped to build O’Neal’s strength by earning a state championship for girls swimming and state runner-up for girls basketball.
The last time O’Neal won the award was when it competed in Division 1 among an average of 30 schools. In fact, from the 1990-1991 school year through 2000-2001, O’Neal won the Wells Fargo Cup seven times. When O’Neal joined Division 2A starting in the 2001-2002 school year, the school has been within sight of the accomplishment with a few second through 4th place finishes along the way.
Previously called The Wachovia Cup before Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., purchased Wachovia Bank, schools have been recognized since 1985 and the award is presented and sponsored by Wells Fargo.
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