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Florida’s Little League Softball team earned third‑place honors in the 2026 World Series after a dramatic walk‑off win over Toms River, capping a tournament that saw them fall to Clayton in the semifinals.
A four‑year varsity starter from Clayton, North Carolina, chose the Wolfpack over more than 20 other schools, highlighting a strategic fit and early playing time.
Tjay Brunson, a 6‑foot‑7 small forward from Clayton, North Carolina, has accepted a scholarship offer from Rutgers, marking the university's first Big Ten recruitment and promising a new chapter in his collegiate career.
Recent moves by standout high school athletes and a leadership reshuffle at Barton College underscore evolving dynamics in Wilson County's sports landscape.
Scott Riley, known for building a dominant high school football program at Cleveland, has accepted the challenge of rebuilding Swain County’s football team, drawing on his proven coaching philosophy and deep regional ties.