Friday, June 23, 2017
SENIOR LEGION: Wayne County routs Farmville
MOUNT OLIVE -- Tanner Bradley tossed a complete-game four-hitter as Wayne County Post 11 extended its win streak to a season-high four games with an 11-1, mercy-rule conquest of Farmville on Thursday evening.The right-handed Bradley retired the final nine batters...Published: Jun 23, 2017 7:12 AM Full Story
ALL-AREA SOFTBALL: Princeton's Braswell named player of the year
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- Stay on the path. It's not an easy task when you're the lone senior who is expected to carry the torch for a tradition-rich softball program. Beth Braswell did. Tossed into a different...Published: Jun 23, 2017 7:12 AM Full Story
ALL-AREA SOFTBALL: Rebels' Haley Brogden named top pitcher
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com CALYPSO -- Whenever you play North Duplin, it's best to step into the batter's box with your "thinking helmet" operating on full power. There's no telling what you'll see. A knee-high fastball might pop into...Published: Jun 23, 2017 7:12 AM Full Story
ALL-AREA SOFTBALL: CBA's Matthews named coach of the year
By RUDY COGGINS rcoggins@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- LaVon Matthews -- affectionately called "Granddad" by his players -- warmed up the tractor, popped it into gear and starting dragging the infield. In the distance, through a cloud of dust, the Charles...Published: Jun 23, 2017 7:12 AM Full Story
ALL-AREA SOFTBALL: Second-team list
Position Player, School Pitcher Taylor Waddell, C.B. Aycock Pitcher Mackenzie Bryan, So. Wayne Catcher Natalie Ramirez, N. Duplin First base Mackenzie Wheeler, C.B. Aycock Second base Hailey Woodall, Princeton Shortstop Braylee Butts, Rosewood Third base RJ Meyers, Rosewood Outfield Casey...Published: Jun 23, 2017 7:12 AM Full Story
ALL-AREA SOFTBALL: First-team player capsules
BETH BRASWELL PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL * Pitcher Class: Senior Web gems: Signed with North Carolina Wesleyan, a member of the NCAA Division III USA South Conference. ... Led the Bulldogs in batting average (.449) and home runs (6). ... Posted...Published: Jun 23, 2017 7:12 AM Full Story