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Five-run 2nd inning fuels Post 49 to season-opening win
RAMSEUR — A slow first inning didn’t stop the Hamlet American Legion baseball team from entering the win column during Friday’s season opener. Breaking in its fourth season since returning to action, Post 49 used a three-pitcher effort on the road at Eastern Randolph High School. Led...
Richmond youth co-ed wrestling camp scheduled
HAMLET — Local wrestlers wanting to gain experience and knowledge of the sport will have the opportunity to do so later next month. Returning for year three, the Richmond Senior High School wrestling program will hold its annual youth summer development camp in June. Since taking over the high...
SAU wrestler clinches top prize at Beach Wrestling World Team Qualifiers
LAURINBURG — David Coptsias, a sophomore wrestler at St. Andrews come Fall 2024 turned a day trip to Carolina Beach, into a monumental memory. “It was a day at the beach, I went with a few friends, and I ended up making a world team,” Coptsias said. “It was pretty fun.”
SEASON PREVIEW: Hamlet Post 49 to rely on pitching, experience in pursuit of Area 2 title
HAMLET — As another summer of Hamlet American Legion baseball is set to open later this week, the aspirations of Post 49 are to reach and win a state championship. After gnawing at the bit for the past two summers, head coach Chip Gordon believes this year’s roster has the potential to make a strong run at states, as well as an Area 2 Conference championship title.
Optimist Jamboree results from May 13
(Note: Scores are not kept for these games) General McArthur’s def McCarter’s Electric 7-6 Leading Hitters: McArthur’s- Keanne Caulder, Reuban Patterson McCarter- Aden Parker. Lucas Sales & Service def AYM Fitness 7-4 Leading Hitters: Lucas- Brayden AYM- Parker Flowers. Smithfield 10U Baseball. Tricoast Insulation def Mcduff’s Neighborhood...
Christ the Cornerstone honors seniors with win
LAURINBURG — Christ the Cornerstone took on Emmanuel for their last home game for the season on April 29. They celebrated seniors Malachi Luther and Dominic Gagnon in true Defender’s fashion. Luther started on the bump completing four innings allowing no runs. Makaden Hunt came in to relieve....
PHOTOS: Lady Raiders at Scotland
LAURINBURG — The Lady Raider soccer team is back in the win column. Snapping a four-match slide, Richmond defeated Sandhills Athletic Conference foe Scotland High School 8-0 Thursday. Scoring three goals in the first half, and five more in the final 40 minutes of play, the Lady Raiders used...
Scotland Regional Hospice Golf Tournament garners $180K
LAURINBURG — The Scotland Regional Hospice Golf Tournament returned to Scotch Meadows Country Club for the 38th year on Tuesday and Wednesday raising $180,383. Since its inception in the 1987, $4.7 million has been raised and all proceeds go toward Scotland Regional Hospice. Each year, the fundraiser is a...
Covington, Rodgers net hat tricks in shutout win over Scotland
LAURINBURG — One streak ended and another continued for the Richmond Senior High School girls soccer team Thursday. Both positive outcomes, the Lady Raiders ended a season-long losing streak while also extending its winning stretch over Scotland High School. In their penultimate regular-season match, the Lady Raiders snapped a...
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