Cannon School’s athletic programs foster an environment for students to develop a number of skills outside of the classroom. With more than 30 sports teams, our programs promote a positive self-image, an understanding of teamwork and the development of physical, mental and social skills that last a lifetime.
Athletic teams have won state championships each year between 2001 and 2009. Cannon won the Wachovia Championship for the area’s most successful program three consecutive years.
Cannon School is a member of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) and a member of the Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA). Other area public and private schools are also on our schedules, which provide our teams with strong competition.
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USA Today: Concord Cannon kicks off first season
7/24/2010
On Aug. 14, Concord Cannon will debut its first varsity football team.
Published by USA Today, July 24, 2010 On Aug. 14, Concord Cannon will debut its first varsity football team.
The Cougars will kick off the season against Hickory Grove at the Hickory Grove Jamboree at 7 p.m.
In preparation for the new team, the school has added new goalposts, a new scoreboard and bleachers to its field. Cannon will host its first game Aug. 27 against Northside Christian.
"The members of this first team are embarking on a unique journey and will make history every single day on the practice and game fields," said coach Donnie Hayes.
Hayes joined Cannon during 2008, starting a middle school team. He came to the school from Viera (Fla) High, where he started a team and coached for two years. He has more than 12 years of coaching experience at the high school and middle school levels, as well as experience as a college and semi-professional football player. |