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Early grand slam by Branch sends Georgia cruising past UNC Wilmington for 11-2 win
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kolby Branch hit a grand slam home run in the bottom of the second inning and that proved more than enough as Georgia dismantled UNC Wilmington 11-2 on Saturday in the Athens Regional of the NCAA Tournament. UNC Wilmington will face Georgia Tech on Sunday...
'We kept our heads up': Ashley girls soccer remains confident after NCHSAA state title loss
Matthews – The Ashley girls soccer team's magical season ended in heartbreak for the second straight year as the Screaming Eagles fell to Marvin Ridge 2-1 in the NCHSAA 4A state championship at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex Friday. In a season where Ashley (23-1-2) felt destined to hoist a state title trophy, the Screaming Eagles' resilience never dwindled, even as the odds climbed against them Friday. ...
Tennis courts closed at Robert Strange Park for resurfacing
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The tennis courts at Robert Strange Park in Wilmington are closed for resurfacing work, according to the city. Per the announcement, the courts closed on Tuesday, May 28, and will reopen by mid-June. “Also, the Greenfield Park tennis courts will be closed in mid-June (actual...
Arendt, Sales spark UNC Wilmington to 9-0 romp over Georgia Tech at Athens Regional
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Bryan Arendt hit a second-inning grand slam, RJ Sales allowed just three hits before leaving with one out in the eighth inning, and No. 2 seed UNC Wilmington blanked third-seeded Georgia Tech 9-0 on Friday at the Athens Regional. UNC Wilmington (40-19) will play top-seeded...
Area Calendar, June 1-2, 2024
Saturday, June 1 American Legion Baseball Wilmington Post 10 at Wilson Post 13 (Beddingfield), 5 p.m. Summer Collegiate Baseball Tri-City Chili Peppers at Wilson Tobs, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2 American Legion Baseball Jacksonville Post 265 at Wilson Post 13, 7 p.m. Summer Collegiate Baseball Wilson Tobs at Holly Springs Salamanders, 7 p.m. The post Area Calendar, June 1-2, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Post 13’s Lockhart, Batts blank Wilmington 2-0
Wilson Post 13’s first three batters got hits to start the bottom of the first inning of Saturday’s American Legion baseball game against Wilmington Post 10 at Beddingfield High. Wilson didn’t get another hit in the seven-inning game, but didn’t need to as starting pitcher Gage Lockhart and reliever Carter Batts took the two runs in the first and turned […] The post Post 13’s Lockhart, Batts blank Wilmington 2-0 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Baseball Recap: St. Anthony takes down Wilmington in a playoff battle
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but St. Anthony had no problem doing just that on Friday. They put the hurt on the Wilmington Wildcats with a sharp 12-1 victory. The result was nothing new for St. Anthony, who have now won 16 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’ being held in Wilmington for 3rd straight year
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’ is taking place in Wilmington in a few weeks. The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is partnering with the YWCA Lower Cape Fear, NSEA Swim, and Waves of Wilmington to host the event on June 20th. This...
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