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UNC Asheville’s men’s soccer program earned its 11th United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award under new head coach Danny Frid, posting a 3.49 GPA while preparing for a season‑opening match against Northern Kentucky.
Blake Brookins, a 6‑foot‑5 left‑handed outfielder, has pledged to join Oregon State for the 2027 season after a standout summer in the Coastal Plains League.
Blake Brookins, a 6‑foot‑5 left‑handed outfielder, has pledged to Oregon State, bringing a potent bat and defensive versatility to the program.
Left‑handed slugger Blake Brookins, who dominated the Coastal Plain League this summer, has pledged to join Oregon State’s 2027 roster, bringing size, power and proven hitting to the program.
The Asheville Citizen Times has released its top 15 Western North Carolina high school linebackers for the 2026 season, and fans can vote for the Ingles WNC preseason linebacker of the year until noon on July 16.
The Coopman family in Montana’s Flathead Valley has opened their home to Glacier Range Riders players for half a decade, forging friendships that extend beyond the diamond and into the majors.
Former Clemson star Cooper Ingle’s rapid rise through the minors culminated in a major‑league promotion, as the Cleveland Guardians prepare to face the Seattle Mariners.
The region’s 2025 statistical leaders and on‑field observations reveal a deep pool of talent set to shape the 2026 campaign.
Head Coach Jim Robbins reveals a demanding schedule that includes exhibition matches, a stretch of home games, and a shot at the Southern Conference title.
The 2026 Big South Baseball Championship semifinals will be played on May 23, with schedule tweaks driven by weather and field conditions. High Point meets USC Upstate in Asheville, while Winthrop faces Longwood in Boiling Springs, N.C., before an elimination showdown at HomeTrust Park.
Longwood University’s baseball team finished the regular season with a 29‑25 record and will enter the Big South Tournament as the sixth seed, facing USC Upstate in Asheville, North Carolina.
Longwood University’s baseball squad saw its regular‑season campaign end with an 11‑5 loss to Winthrop, a result that leaves the Lancers with a 0‑1 record in their final tune‑up before the Big South Tournament.
USC Upstate overcame a five‑run deficit with a clutch three‑run homer from Brady Small, honoring a ten‑member senior class before clinching a 10‑8 victory and gearing up for the Big South tournament.
A look at the teams still alive in the NCHSAA and NCISAA playoffs, their recent results, and what lies ahead.