North Lincoln High School's baseball squad clinched its second consecutive North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 5A championship, beating Seaforth 8‑3 on May 28 after an 11‑1 victory the day before, cementing a three‑title streak that includes championships from 2019 and 2025.
Pitching Masterclass
The Knights' mound staff delivered a combined seven‑inning stretch that limited Seaforth to just one hit. Parker Williams tossed six shutout innings, while Bryson Schmidt provided key relief. Senior Cason McGinnis closed the series by surrendering three runs in the seventh, striking out a batter and preserving the lead.
Aggressive Baserunning and Timely Hitting
North Lincoln's speed on the bases created constant pressure, forcing Seaforth into defensive miscues. At the plate, the lineup compiled twelve hits, with Bryson Summey, Beckett Rinkus, Cole Nemire and Caleb Hancock each contributing two‑hit performances that kept the offense rolling.
MVP and Legacy
Cason McGinnis was named the series MVP, capping his high school career with a seventh‑inning effort that included a strikeout. Coach Charlie Goss praised the team's pitching depth and aggressive baserunning as the foundations of the victory, noting that the championship will serve as a blueprint for future Knights.
The triumph adds another chapter to the program's storied history and promises to inspire the next generation of players. Goss emphasized that the current cohort's achievement will ripple through the school's baseball culture, encouraging younger athletes to pursue similar excellence.