High School Baseball
High School Baseball Headlines
Spartans can't duplicate timely hitting
The timely hitting that helped carry Sanderson to the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4-A baseball championship series deserted the Spartans on Saturday.Kell takes series opener from Sanderson
Just as in the Eastern championship series, the Spartans have their backs to the wall after dropping the opening game of the NCHSAA 4-A best-of-three state title series.Sanderson plays it one hit at a time
Wednesday afternoon, two days before the opening pitch of the state 4-A baseball finals, Sanderson coach Todd Laughlin had a bat in his hands for a back-to-basics reminder.High School Softball
High School Softball Headlines
Alexander Central wins 4-A softball title
Freshman pitcher Chelsea Wilkinson gave up just three hits and went the distance as Alexander Central nipped North Davidson 2-1 in the final of the state 4-A softball tournament.East Surry sweeps North Johnston in softball finals
East Surry rallied by North Johnston in the championship round opener of the 1-A state softball championship, then held off North's rally bid in the deciding game, taking its second straight state title with a 1-0 victory.Softball season ends for Fuquay-Varina
As the final out was recorded in a 4-0 loss to North Davidson on Saturday in the second elimination game of the state 4-A softball final four, something was missing in the Fuquay-Varina dugout.High School Girls Soccer
Girls Soccer Headlines
Girls' choice: club or high school team
The best area high school girls soccer players will have a choice next spring: play for their high school team or play for a club.Gibbons topples Carrboro again
If the unbeaten Cardinal Gibbons girls soccer team had lost Saturday to Carrboro in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 2-A state playoffs, the Crusaders could have found plenty of excuses.Pride soccer winning on road
Leesville Road won the 2008 N.C. High School Athletic Association's 4-A girls soccer championship. Still undefeated this season, the Pride is ranked No. 1 in the state in the coaches' poll butwill play on the road tonight in the state quarterfinals against Green Hope.High School Girls Soccer Rankings & Stats
Points
| Name | Sch | G | Goal | Ast | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.Knapp | FRA | 24 | 50 | 9 | 109 |
| Bro.Leadbetter | ECH | 26 | 21 | 12 | 54 |
| B.Minton | BRO | 22 | 21 | 8 | 50 |
| C.McEwen | RIV | 21 | 22 | 6 | 50 |
| M.Pathman | DAC | 13 | 20 | 8 | 48 |
| F.Sweeney | ECH | 26 | 20 | 6 | 46 |
| A.Bearden | PAN | 25 | 19 | 7 | 45 |
| A.Elkins | NWD | 15 | 18 | 8 | 44 |
| R.Harris | HLY | 17 | 20 | 3 | 43 |
| R.Brown | GHO | 23 | 17 | 6 | 40 |
Goals
| Name | Sch | G | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.Knapp | FRA | 24 | 50 |
| C.McEwen | RIV | 21 | 22 |
| Bro.Leadbetter | ECH | 26 | 21 |
| B.Minton | BRO | 22 | 21 |
| M.Pathman | DAC | 13 | 20 |
| F.Sweeney | ECH | 26 | 20 |
| R.Harris | HLY | 17 | 20 |
| A.Bearden | PAN | 25 | 19 |
| A.Elkins | NWD | 15 | 18 |
Scoring Offense
| School | G | GF | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| T.C. Roberson | 1 | 6 | 6.0 |
| East Chapel Hill | 26 | 117 | 4.5 |
| Franklinton | 24 | 109 | 4.5 |
| Cardinal Gibbons | 22 | 96 | 4.4 |
| Franklin Academy | 11 | 46 | 4.2 |
| Roanoke Rapids | 4 | 17 | 4.2 |
| Carrboro | 17 | 65 | 3.8 |
| Clayton | 16 | 60 | 3.8 |
| Durham Academy | 13 | 49 | 3.8 |
| Jordan | 20 | 74 | 3.7 |
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Relay team's season is one to remember
The numbers tell the story of New Bern High School's relay team: five runners, seven titles, three U.S. records, one year.
Recruit blocks pressure
Most of the time, behemoth offensive lineman Eric Mack enjoys the attention that comes with being one of the nation's most sought-after senior football players.
Triangle well-represented at Clash of Carolinas
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Schock to lead Rocky Mount
Richard "Dickie" Schock, who last year coached Orange High to its first football conference championship in 24 years, is returning to Rocky Mount as its football coach.
Area swimmers aim for worlds
Several swimmers from the area who are competing in Indianapolis at the world championships trials, which start today and end Saturday.
Girls' choice: club or high school team
The best area high school girls soccer players will have a choice next spring: play for their high school team or play for a club.
Havelock OL picks Gamecocks
Offensive lineman Corey Robinson (6-7 275) of Havelock High committed to South Carolina at a news conference at the school today.
Ex-Clayton star makes U.S. team
Former Clayton High track and field star Johnny Dutch ran the fastest 400-meter hurdles of his life Sunday in the USA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.
Hayes leaving Chapel Hill
Ronnie Hayes, the athletic director at Chapel Hill High, is pursuing a new challenge.
NCSU builds on success
N.C. State's success in football recruiting this spring and summer was a factor in the Wolfpack getting a commitment from 6-foot-2, 315-pound defensive lineman Thomas Teal on Wednesday.
Football-, heat-related deaths raise concern
As high school and college football practices begin in the summer heat, it has become especially important to monitor health and the effects of heat stroke, according to a report on catastrophic injuries in sports released Tuesday.
Coach's slaying baffling
In the years after Mark Becker graduated from high school, friends say he drifted from the community where he played football for the town's beloved coach.
College job comes quickly
East Chapel Hill High tennis coach Lindsey Linker is not surprised that Dan Greenberg is a men's college tennis coach, but she is surprised he got the job of his dreams so quickly.
Teen slugger takes baseball fast track
At a lanky 6 feet 3, 205 pounds, Bryce Harper does not project the aura of a star baseball player who has drawn comparisons to basketball's LeBron James as a young, hyped sports prospect.
Probe finds no fault in student's death
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools found no evidence of carelessness or foul play following the death of a Chapel Hill High School football player in August, according to a report made public Tuesday.
Raleigh hurdler honored
Track star Wayne Davis II has cleared another hurdle.
Receiver Tony Creecy selects N.C. State
Tony Creecy had college football offers from all over the country, but on Sunday he decided to stay close to home and committed to N.C. State.
Powell relates to teen
DeCock:Landon Powell didn't see the Sports Illustrated cover earlier this month that anointed Bryce Harper as baseball's LeBron James, so he doesn't have any specific advice for the 16-year-old hotshot.
Pride soccer is No. 2
The Leesville Road girls soccer team finished No. 2 in the Adidas National Soccer Coaches Association of America national ranking.
Tar Heels' recruit Marshall wins over skeptic
Most years when I attend an elite summer basketball camp, I get captivated by some guard who didn't come in with a top-10 reputation.
Jones is blazing a golf trail at Hillside High
There's no keeping Andre Jones from the TV this weekend. He will keep the channel tuned to coverage of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.
Prep school is not for all top recruits
Some players and coaches say prep and private school programs provide unrivaled training, exposure and academic opportunities that aren't available at their local public high schools. Critics say some private school programs take professionalism of teen athletes to the extreme.
C.J. Leslie still developing his game
As Raleigh Word of God Academy forward C.J. Leslie expands his game, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to figure out where he should play on the floor.
Hardy takes over Ravens' girls basketball team
Shon Hardy will coach Ravenscroft's varsity girls basketball team this upcoming season, the school announced Monday.
Top high school athletes honored
Adam Flur of Northern Durham and Adrianne Soo of Durham Academy pursued excellence in different ways throughout their high school athletics careers.
Wachovia honors go to 4 Triangle schools
Apex, Broughton, Clayton and East Chapel Hill won Wachovia Conference Cup championships this year.
Search on for NCHSAA leader
The search committee formed to recommend the next executive director of the N.C. High School Athletic Association executive director met for the first time Monday and received the charge to recommend three candidates by Nov. 1.
Look for area's top prep stars
The News & Observer will reveal the identities of its boys and girls high school athletes of the year on Sunday. The four-page package also will include area athletic scholarship winners and a player card for each of the players of the year in each sport.
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June 23, 2009: Teen slugger on baseball's fast track
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May 30, 2009: Leesville Road 1, Ardrey Kell 0 (SO)
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May 30, 2009: Polk Co. 1, Raleigh Charter 0
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First Look: Sanderson and Greenville Rose baseball
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May 20, 2009: John Wall announces for Kentucky
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May 19, 2009: Leesville Rd 1, E. Chapel Hill 0
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April 28, 2009: Green Hope 3, Apex 0
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April 23, 2009: Leesville Road 1, East Chapel Hill 0
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March 28, 2009: Carolina Challenge
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2A boys championship: Shelby 62, Northwood 50
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