Rosewood clobbers Pamlico County, 23-0, in second round play

Enter story here...Rosewood's coaching staff thought that it might see a conference team in the second round of the postseason.That didn't happen.After Pamlico stunned North Duplin, Eagles skipper Jason King opted to give Chance Howard a start on the bump.The...

Published: May 13, 2018 11:06 AM Full Story

Vinson belts walk-off HR for Aycock

PIKEVILLE -- LaVon "Grandad" Matthews walked down the third-base line and said a silent prayer Friday evening.The Charles B. Aycock softball coach knew his best three hitters were about to step into the batter's box in the bottom of...

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Wood-Potter signs with UNC Pembroke

SEVEN SPRINGS -- Brandon Wood-Potter is living his own version of "The Blind Side."At 16, he left his birth parents' home."My mom said she wished she'd had an abortion," Wood-Potter said. "I was like 'these people ain't for me. I've...

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Yarbrough headed to Methodist University

SEVEN SPRINGS -- A science geek?Christian Yarbrough certainly doesn't give off that vibe at first glance.Yet, he'll quickly tell you that technology fascinates him.In fact, the Spring Creek senior built his own computer. He needed a year to get all...

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Local digest

Amane Godo, Preston Barnes and Jack Talton combined for no-hitter as Wayne Country Day pummeled Pungo Christian Academy, 11-0, in quarterfinal-round action of the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 1-A baseball playoffs Saturday afternoon."Not the best game, but we did...

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