Dragon Athletics: founded in 2022!

The inaugural class of 2024 juniors selected The Dragons as the name of our NCSSM-Morganton athletics teams in 2022, and we began competing in interscholastic competition. NCSSM-Morganton fields 15 varsity teams competing in the Western Highlands Conference of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.

In addition to varsity sports on campus, a popular intramural program gives students a great physical outlet to balance their academic work. Intramural sports include basketball, dodgeball, flag football, fencing, soccer, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee, with more coming soon.

We have a small exercise room in the residence hall, and our students have access to athletic facilities on the neighboring campuses of WPCC and NC School for the Deaf, and outdoor trails help you stay healthy and burn off stress. Planned for construction is the UNC Health Blue Ridge Student Wellness and Activities Center, which will stand across from Goodwin Hall and offer a basketball gymnasium and workout facilities as well as host Counseling and the Student Health Clinic.