UPDATE:
MOORESVILLE, NC – Days after Lake Norman High School suspended its varsity boys’ basketball program for the remainder of the season due to an eligibility violation, the school’s athletic director has resigned.
LNHS’s athletic department posted a letter from Jay Keener on X Sunday. In it, Keener says, “It is with a heavy heart that I say farewell and good luck to Lake Norman High School. For the last 21 years, I have called Lake Norman home. It has been an absolute joy to have been giving the opportunity to watch this school grow and develop into what it is today.”
Keener did not mention the eligibility violation.
ORIGINAL STORY (POSTED 3/4/25):
MOORESVILLE, NC – Lake Norman High School has made the difficult decision to suspend its varsity boys’ basketball program for the remainder of the season due to an eligibility violation.
According to a news release, the school discovered that an ineligible player had been included on the team roster, prompting immediate action to
comply with North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) regulations.
“Our priority is to uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship and accountability in our athletic programs,” Principal Bill Shapcott explained. “While this situation is challenging for everyone involved, we must adhere to NCHSAA guidelines.”
The school administration is working closely with the NCHSAA to address the issue and strengthen eligibility verification processes.
Anyone who has already purchased tickets for the varsity boys’ basketball game tonight, will be eligible for a refund.
