Western Harnett senior Ian Bristow had a standout high school career in three sports before a car accident left him paralyzed from the chest down shortly after his junior year. But Bristow remained part of the athletic department this year, using his camouflage all-terrain wheelchair on the sidelines of football games - where he was also named homecoming king this year.
The High School OT Honors is this Saturday and each year, one of the top accolades is the Stuart Scott Courage Award which shines a light on individuals who have overcome adversity.
His oncologist told him there's nothing more that they can do for him, but Pine Forest athletic director Jason Norton isn't giving up his fight with colorectal cancer.
Jason Norton, athletic director at Pine Forest High School and winner of the 2020 Stuart Scott Courage Award at HighSchoolOT Honors, died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.