Wednesday, November 6, 2024

			
				                                Wayne County Post 11 shortstop Davis Albert is hit by a pitch during early-inning action against Wilson Post 13 Wednesday evening. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Lassiter scores on passed ball, Post 11 edges Wilson Post 13 in eight innings

Sometimes you need a little luck, especially when your high-octane offense sputters instead of clicking on all cylinders.


			
				                                Pitt County’s Ethan Ipock dives back safely to first base as Wayne County’s Mason Moffett reels in the throw during third-inning action Tuesday evening. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

McLean, Albert set the table for Post 11 against Pitt

The longest-running series on the Area I East senior American Legion baseball scene started a little tense Tuesday evening.


			
				                                Eastern regional champion North Duplin faces Union Academy for the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1A state softball crown in Raleigh this weekend. The teams will play Friday evening and Saturday at Dail Softball Stadium on the N.C. State campus. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

North Duplin, Union Academy to battle at N.C. State

North Duplin is headed to Raleigh.


			
				                                North Duplin’s Kasey Jones shouts ‘let’s go’ after teammate Lilly Fulghum struck out an East Columbus batter to leave the bases loaded in the first inning Friday evening. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Rebels take East 1A Regional softball title in convincing fashion

CALYPSO — Lilly Fulghum stepped to the back of the circle, rubbed her hand in the dirt, toed the rubber and fired a pitch toward the plate.

Rebels crank up bats against East Columbus, force “winner-take-all” game

LAKE WACCAMAW — Kasey Jones pulled out her cleats, laced them up and gazed toward the softball field before practice started Wednesday afternoon. She put her head in her hands.


			
				                                Members of Southern Wayne’s varsity girls’ basketball team join senior Ta’Niyah Glaspie following her inking a letter of intent to attend UNC Pembroke this fall.	Glaspie helped lead the Saints to the 2022 Quad County 3A regular-season conference title and 2023 QCC 3A tournament crown. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Saints’ sprinter Glaspie signs with UNC Pembroke

DUDLEY — Opposing coaches and competitors may attempt to sneak in during Southern Wayne’s graduation ceremony in mid-June. They’ll all have eyes on one senior — Ta’Niyah Glaspie.


			
				                                North Duplin players listen to head softball coach Jaime Kylis during their post-game huddle after a 9-5 loss to East Columbus in game one of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1A eastern regional championship series Tuesday evening. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Rebels’ back against the wall after loss to Gators

CALYPSO — Each time North Duplin endured a loss on the softball diamond this season, it rebounded in convincing fashion. This time, however, a little more is on the line.

Post 11 baseball rallies, knocks off Kinston

There’s nothing more intense than a nail-biting, season-opening outing against a long-time nemesis on the baseball diamond.


			
				                                Wayne County Post 11 head coach Adam Pate, standing, talks with his team after a game last season. Post 11 opens its 2023 campaign at home Tuesday. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Wayne County Post 11 opens season Tuesday

Talented and high-character players. Put the emphasis on talent.


			
				                                Reece Outlaw swatted her 10th and 11th home runs of the season during North Duplin’s 13-5 triumph over top-seeded Pamlico County in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1A softball playoffs Thursday evening. The Rebels advanced to the east regional finals for the first time since 2016. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)

Rebels crush Pirates with long ball, advance to east 1A finals

BAYBORO — Just outside the city limits of Calypso sits a small, tight-knit rural school that is on a mission this season.