Wake County high school mourns girls basketball coach who died in Raleigh stabbing

Morrison added, “Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. Please keep them and all of those that have been impacted by this loss in your hearts.”

Dillard joined the high school just as it opened in 2025, according to Wake County school system records. As a recovery teacher Dillard helped students catch up on needed skills or credits.

Sheremy Dillard as the girls basketball coach at Carrboro High School in 2023. Photo courtesy: Carrboro Athletics
Before joining Felton Grove High, Dillard was the girls basketball coach at Carrboro High School. In 2023, she was named the Northern Lakes Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in that sport.

Morrison said the school community would support each other in the coming days and weeks.

“We will work together as a unified school community and we will support one another as we process this loss and navigate this challenging time together,” Morrison added in the letter.