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 Patriots Advance to Quarterfinals in SoccerThere is just something about playing Wilmington teams in the 4-A state playoffs when it comes to Pinecrest girls’ soccer: in three of the last four years, the Patriots have had a difficult road through those teams to move past the fourth round.
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Cole Hamels is a big left-handed power pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies who apparently thinks he is the chosen one to teach young rookies what Major League Baseball is all about.
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Patriots Finish Second in State Golf
A dramatic second-day turnaround came up just short for Pinecrest at the state 4-A golf championship that concluded at Pinehurst No. 8 Tuesday afternoon.
Three Patriots Claim Titles at Regional Track Meet
Three Pinecrest athletes won regional titles at Saturday’s 4A East Regional Championships held at West Johnston High School.
Pinecrest Knocks Off Ashley in Soccer
They bent, but they didn’t break. And they hit the ground, and they kept getting back up.
Mustangs Hammer Union in Softball
The North Moore softball team took advantage of host Union Academy’s many miscues for a 23-0 first-round state 1-A playoff victory in Monroe Friday.
Wildcats Eliminate Patriots
Misplays and missed opportunities brought the curtain down on the season for the Pinecrest baseball team at Raleigh Millbrook Friday night.
Mustangs Lose to Lake Norman Charter
In the opening round of the state 1-A playoffs hosted by Lake Norman Charter at Huntersville’s Athletic Park, the North Moore baseball team got off to a fast start, thanks to senior pitcher Rider Maness.
McMichael Ends Vikes' Season
Union Pines lost 12-5 to McMichael High School Friday in the opening round of the state 3-A baseball playoffs at Viking Field in Cameron.
Southern Vance Stops Vikes
The Union Pines softball team lost 13-3 to Southern Vance in the opening round of the state 3-A playoffs Friday in Cameron.
COLUMNS
- Plunked: Cole Hamels Needs to Go Back to School
- Talladega: Restrictor Plate Debate Heats Up Again
- Can I Get a Witness?: Bunts Throw Umps for a Loss
- Junior Won't Get Win at Talladega
- Bad Behavior: World Peace Not the Only Guilty Party
- Fenway Today: More Vibrant Than Ever at 100
- NASCAR Race: Truck Experience Bodes Well for Return
- In Social Intolerance, Augusta National Stands Alone
GOLF
- 19th Hole: Black's 11-Under Wins Carolinas Open
- Fields' First Professional Win No Shock
- Balky Putter Ends Harvey's Open Quest
- Golf Bag: Moore Men's Am Set
- Notebook: Pajak Scores First Hole-In-One
- Closing 67 Gives Fields First eGolf Tour Title
- Watching Tiger for Different Reasons
- Oakley Pro-Am a Plum for Pros
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
- Patriots Finish Second in State Golf
- Patriots Advance to Quarterfinals in Soccer
- Three Patriots Claim Titles at Regional Track Meet
- Pinecrest Knocks Off Ashley in Soccer
- Mustangs Hammer Union in Softball
- Wildcats Eliminate Patriots
HOOFBEATS
- Equestrian Calendar
- Local Equestrian to Join Elite Club
- Quest for Best Challenge Benefits CACF
- Horse Trials: PROs Entertain Military Families
- Equestrian Calendar
- First Aid for Horses Seminars Set for April
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