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A Burlington man was taken into custody after officers discovered him exposing himself near children playing soccer at Springwood Park. He now faces felony charges and a permanent ban from city parks.
Derrick Pitts, a sophomore outfielder for the Cincinnati Bearcats, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp. His standout 2026 season, highlighted by a .329 batting average and ESPN features, positions him as a leading candidate for the upcoming international tournament.
After setting new single‑season records for RBIs and total bases, Janicki helped Troy reach its first College World Series and now aims to represent the United States at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.
Elon University welcomes former player Brandon Riley back as an assistant baseball coach, highlighting his playing and coaching pedigree and the excitement of home‑grown leadership.
Southern Lee’s Cavaliers secured the program’s inaugural state title with a dominant 12-2 win, rallying after a heartbreaking Game 2 and delivering a performance that will be remembered across North Carolina.
The Mavericks overcame early adversity to clinch the North Carolina 7A title, with Alex Hampton earning MVP honors.
The Marvin Ridge Mavericks rallied from an 0-3 start to win the North Carolina 7A championship, defeating Holly Springs 6-2 in Game 3. MVP Alex Hampton and coach Trey Putnam led the charge.
The Mavericks rallied behind key performances from Levi Kerr, Alex Hampton and Dylan Poling to take a 6-2 lead in the state championship series, setting up a winner‑takes‑all Game 3.
The Knights clinched their second consecutive N.C. High School Athletic Association 5A championship, driven by MVP Cason McGinnis, pitcher Parker Williams and a relentless offense.
North Lincoln defeated Seaforth 11‑1 in the first game of the 2026 N.C. 5A state championship, showcasing a strong offense and airtight defense while Seaforth, the lowest‑seeded team ever to reach the title game, looks to rebound in Game 2.
The state’s top high school baseball teams are competing across two venues as eight classifications chase championship glory.
The Bunn baseball team rallied from an early deficit to defeat Southwestern Randolph 9-4, with Owen Mitchell’s three‑run homer and strong pitching from Jared Hagwood setting the stage for a championship run.