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On the late-in-life jogging track, consistency is the winning edge
“Nobody likes a braggart.” I mutter that under my breath and in jest whenever a younger and faster runner blows past me during the morning jog. They run. I jog. One thing the younger and faster crowd has in common, however, is that I don’t see them every day. Some are on the trail sporadically. Others never reappear. None are out there with me most every workday. To be fair,...
High School Roundup: Currituck baseball, Perquimans baseball, softball teams advance in playoffs, so does Camden softball
BARCO — The Currituck High School Knights scored three times in both the third and fourth innings Saturday en route to a 7-2 home win over the Harnett Central Trojans in the second round of the 3A NCHSAA baseball state playoffs. Michael Sawyer led the No. 6-ranked Knights’ eight-hit attack with three, including a double. He also drove home two runs and scored one. Caleb Daniels had two hits and...
Camden comeback falls short against Bartlett Yancy as Bruins lose 8-6
CAMDEN — Bartlett Yancy High School broke open a 1-1 game with six runs in the top of the 4th inning and then withstood a late Camden comeback to defeat the Bruins by the final score of 8-6. The loss on Friday night, played mostly in a drizzling rain, came in the second round of the 2A NCHSSA state baseball playoffs. The Bruins finish their season with a final record of 17-6. ...
Softball Recap: Camden County takes down Ayden - Grifton in a playoff battle
Camden County had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the Ayden - Grifton Chargers onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory on Friday. Camden County might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 13 matches by six runs or more this season.
Softball Game Preview: Perquimans Takes on Northside - Pinetown
Perquimans has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Northside - Pinetown Panthers on Tuesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Perquimans: 3.1, Northside - Pinetown: 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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