Correction: Edenton Holmes won multiple state championship in the 1950s and 1960s. In the late 60s, our Aces were led by QB Wes Chesson. Wes played for Duke as WR, and has been the on-air analyst for Duke Football network for 35+ years. He was inducted into Duke Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. We have tradition, and lots of it.
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Thanks JAHAces, I was taking info from an article I saw in the Elizabeth City paper, which said it is Edenton's first appearance in a state championship since 1969. A fumble on my part. ....
Upon further review:
Edenton beat Reidsville 6-0 for the1934 Class B Championship
Other championship scores for the Aces:
1954 - Edenton 41, Bessemer 20 (Class A)
1956 - Edenton 45, Mebane 6 (Class A)
1957 - Edenton 14, Mebane 7 (Class A)
1960 - Edenton 19, Hanes 7 (Class AA)
1964 - Edenton 19, Cary 0 (Class AA)
1965 - Edenton 20, Ahoskie 6 (Class AA)
1967 - Edenton 26, Southern Wayne 26, tie (Class AA East)
1969 - Edenton 48, South Stanly 26 (Class AA East)
This is quite a tradition! ... looks like the Aces have been very successful in the state championship games.
And I do remember Wes Chesson -- Blue Devil legend and hall-of-famer! Also played four years in the NFL - 40 catches with the Falcons and Eagles and two touchdowns.
Question: When did the school name become Holmes?