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East Rowan's Cobb Hightower drafted by Padres in MLB Draft's third round
The dream senior year for Cobb Hightower has turned into a dream summer as well. The East Rowan graduate, fresh off winning the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A state championship, was drafted in the third round of the MLB Draft, 88th overall, by the San Diego Padres. Hightower, who...
Salisbury HS, UNC alum selected in first round of MLB Draft
SALISBURY, N.C. — An Iredell County standout is one step closer to the major leagues after being chosen in the first round of the MLB Draft. Vance Honeycutt was selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the 22nd pick in the MLB Draft's first round on Sunday. Honeycutt was drafted by the Orioles after spending three outstanding years with the University of North Carolina.
Cox Mill's Braylon Whitaker taken in 19th round of MLB Draft by Baltimore Orioles
Cox Mill graduate Braylon Whitaker was selected in the 19th round, 579th overall, of the MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Whitaker, and outfielder, has committed to Wingate for college. This past season, he batted .500 with 39 hits, and 37 runs for the Chargers, having .619 on-base percentage with 1.350 OPS and 10 stolen bases. He drew 25 walks and struck out just five times.
2024 VTO Sports All-American Challenge Recap
VTO Sports held their annual All-American Challenge on the weekend of July 13-14 at West Cabarrus High School in Concord, NC. The event featured athletes from the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Southern grad Bri Gallagher carries softball success to Catawba
Bri Gallagher’s sophomore season with the Catawba College softball team came with superlatives on offense and defense. The Southern Alamance graduate experienced joy in both. “I found my fit,” she said. Back in the outfield where she’s more familiar, Gallagher received a Rawlings Division II Gold Glove Award...
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