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In a tightly contested matchup, High Point rallied from an early deficit to secure an 8-3 victory over Rowan County, tying the best-of-five series. Key hits from Nick Salas and Cooper Marks, combined with strong pitching, set the stage for a pivotal Game 3 on Friday.
Rowan County defeated Union County 4-2, with Cole Blevins delivering a game‑changing three‑run homer. The win secures a spot in the state tournament in Gastonia, continuing a historic legacy for the program.
Carson Long, a freshman at St. Francis Catholic, was named the Sun’s Small School Baseball Player of the Year after a season that saw him dominate both hitting and pitching, lead his team to a district championship and a postseason win, and also excel on the football field. Coach Jiwan James of Union County was honored as Coach of the Year after guiding his squad to a state title.
The final regular‑season matchup saw Union County break Rowan County’s 21‑game streak with a 2‑1 victory, highlighted by Cole Blevins’ perfect hitting and a clutch fifth‑inning rally.
Eighteen high school athletes from across Georgia have been nominated for the Boys Soccer Player of the Year award, with a public vote and an expert panel set to decide the winner.
After a storied career spanning four decades, Robby Pruitt is back at Union County, where he plans a two‑year rebuild to restore football’s prominence.