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The 2026 All-State Girls Soccer squad, announced by Talk It Out NC and First Carolina Bank, celebrates top performers across classifications, featuring repeat first‑team honorees and a deep pool of college recruits.
Hayden Simmerson, a Division II All‑America reliever, has locked in his senior season with Tennessee, while JT Taylor, a Salisbury native, is set to headline the HBCU Swingman Classic televised on MLB Network.
Hayden Simmerson, a right‑handed pitcher from Salisbury, North Carolina, has pledged to join the Tennessee Volunteers baseball program after a standout season at Clemson, adding depth to a staff that reached the 2026 NCAA tournament.
Rowan County’s top players have been named to the East-West All-Star rosters, set to compete in Greensboro on July 20
JT Taylor, a 21‑year‑old shortstop from Salisbury, is drawing attention from MLB scouts as the July draft approaches, while weighing a potential transfer if the selections don’t materialize.
Rowan County’s American Legion baseball team earned its first win of the season with a 9-6 triumph over High Point, highlighted by strong offensive production and effective pitching.
The 2026 NCAA Division II baseball championship opened in Cary, North Carolina, with Tampa University aiming for a historic three-peat. Early upsets, dominant pitching, and a surge of home runs have already reshaped the bracket.