PREP BASEBALL: Quintet of county players honored by NCBCA

Five players who helped lead their respective teams to the postseason earned all-state recognition for their efforts by the N.C. Baseball Coaches Association on Friday afternoon. The quintet selected were Rosewood's trio of Derek Neal, Kolby Harris and Jonathan Peacock;...

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WELLS FARGO CONFERENCE CUP: Rosewood places second in Carolina 1A race

CHAPEL HILL -- Rosewood emerged as the runner-up during competition for Wells Fargo Conference Cup in Carolina 1-A league play for 2016-17. The Eagles compiled 78.5 points -- 9.5 less than Cup winner Hobbton. Rosewood emerged as the regular-season champion...

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ECBL: CBA Blue sweeps doubleheader from Rosewood

Charles B. Aycock Blue swept Rosewood 2-0 and 6-3 in an ECBL twinbill. In game one, Conner Casey and Logan Merritt led the Eagles' offense with two hits and an RBI apiece. Will Albert batted 1-for-2 with an RBI. Tucker...

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ECBL: Goldsboro, Spring Creek split twinbill

Natorion Nobles belted a walk-off home -- a three-RBI shot -- that lifted Goldsboro past Spring Creek 5-4 in game two of an Eastern Carolina Baseball League doubleheader. Josh Hartsfield and Matthew Lewis combined for the pitching win. Jensen Barwick...

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SENIOR LEGION: Post 11 searching for an identity

MOUNT OLIVE -- Leaning back in his chair as cool air filled the University of Mount Olive press box on Friday afternoon, Jason Sherrer gave his current evaluation of the latest Wayne County Post 11 baseball team. On paper? Post...

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