
Conor McCarthy Joins UNC Asheville Baseball Staff as Pitching Coach
McCarthy, a data‑driven coach with experience at Appalachian State, Wake Forest and CTX Baseball, will lead UNC Asheville’s pitching development.
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McCarthy, a data‑driven coach with experience at Appalachian State, Wake Forest and CTX Baseball, will lead UNC Asheville’s pitching development.
The Tar Heels will lean on returning standouts like Gavin Gallaher and Erik Paulsen while integrating transfer pitchers Jamie Laskofski and CJ Egrie, aiming to maintain momentum after a promising 2026 showing.
Holt Gaston, a junior right‑hander from Roberson High School, announced his commitment to play Division I baseball at North Carolina State University, highlighting a season that featured a 6‑0 record, a 3.53 ERA, 51 strikeouts, and a .303 batting average with four home runs and 26 RBIs. His decision joins a recruiting class that includes Polk County’s Gunnar Alm and former West Henderson pitcher Truitt Manuel, reflecting a broader trend of Roberson alumni advancing to Division I programs.

Holt Gaston, a senior pitcher from Roberson High School, has announced his commitment to North Carolina State University, highlighting a trend of local talent moving to Division I baseball.

Gardner-Webb announced the hiring of Brett Carey, a coach whose career spans multiple mid-major programs and includes developing All-Conference talent, as the new associate head coach for its men's basketball team.

Daniel Lugo’s historic season earns him the Big South Howard Bagwell Male Athlete of the Year award, highlighting a breakout year for High Point soccer.

Louis Beckett, a 2025 graduate of UNC Asheville, has been appointed assistant coach for the men's soccer program, bringing a blend of on‑field experience and scholarly achievement.

A look at the notable transfers joining the University of North Carolina baseball program and how their collegiate achievements bolster the team's prospects.

The University of North Carolina's baseball program is set to welcome ten new transfers, each bringing distinct achievements and experience.

UNC Asheville is rewarding season ticket holders with pieces of the original Kimmel Arena court, signed by both head coaches, as a tribute to the program’s championship legacy.

The Houston area’s baseball season culminated with a wave of accolades, as the All‑Greater Houston coaching staff recognized the region’s most impactful performers. From state‑title runs to breakout campaigns, the awards spotlight the talent that has shaped high school baseball across the metroplex.

North Carolina’s baseball program is juggling two ambitious goals this spring. While the Tar Heels are still in the thick of the 2026 College World Series, they have already turned their attention to the future, announcing a recruitment drive that will shape the 2027 roster.

The UNC Asheville baseball program mourns the loss of Philip Mullinax, a Flat Rock native who pitched for the Bulldogs in 1989 and 1990 and left a lasting legacy on and off the mound.
The University of North Carolina baseball program is reshaping its squad for 2027 by adding a group of high‑profile transfers, including right‑hander Preston Crowl and utility player Blaize Johnson.

Chasity Melvin, a Lakewood alumna and WNBA veteran, has been named head coach of the girls' basketball team, aiming to instill a championship mindset and develop confident young women. She arrives alongside former teammate Danielle Koonce, who will serve as an assistant coach.
After stints at Coastal Carolina and Winthrop, Tim Perry is back in the high school arena, aiming to elevate White Knoll’s baseball program.
The 2026 baseball season in the Wilmington area showcased exceptional talent, with Gibson Todd named Player of the Year and a host of other standout performances highlighted across the conference.
McDowell County Schools announced the hiring of Bill Hillier as head baseball coach and director of baseball operations, replacing Alex Smith after his 19‑year career.

After two decades of leading women's programs to success, Tammy George steps into her first boys basketball head coaching role at Polk County, bringing a winning legacy and a vision for inclusive growth.

The Blue Raiders announce the addition of Justin Levine, a coach whose five‑year tenure at UNC Asheville produced championship seasons and an NCAA Tournament berth, as an assistant for the 2026‑27 campaign.

The 2026 college baseball regular season concluded after fourteen weeks, spotlighting 69 freshmen and a host of emerging stars across the nation.

The Bulldogs fell 8-5 to High Point in their final game, with the Panthers capitalizing on early momentum and a late home run burst.

High Point University's baseball squad fell 11‑0 to UNC Asheville in the second game of their series, with Ty Brachbill delivering a strong pitching performance despite offensive struggles.

247Sports' latest update spotlights a surge in Florida State's 2026 class, highlighted by Marcis Ponder's ascent and a deep pool of talent.