Top Gun Winners--The Carolina Titans, an 8-and-under baseball team based in Aberdeen, won a Top Gun tournament in Wake Forest. Members of the team are (front, from left) Marshall Chavis, Gabe Purvis, Ethan Garner, Jarett Crabtree, Dylan Morgan; (middle, from left) head coach Jason Morgan and assistant coaches Donnie Wallace, Dylan Wallace, Mitch Garner, Denny McLaughlin and Robert Douglas. (Courtesy of Carolina Titans)

Published on August 17, 2012

N.C. State BassPack fishing club members (from left) Ben Dziwulski and Ethan Cox, of West End, won the prestigious 2012 Boat U.S. Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship May 25 on Pickwick Lake in Florence, Ala. With a two-day total of 45.60 pounds, the duo beat 180 other college teams from across the country, earning the title of national champions. (Courtesy of Ethan Cox)

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The Sandhills Cyclones eighth-grade team recently went undefeated in the Freedom & CAAA Father's Day Tournament in Fayetteville. Members of the team are (front, from left) Armani McKoy, Mishak McRae, Cody Molineux; (back, from left) Bobby McLaughlin, James Jefferson, Justin Marks, J.J. Purcell and coach Cody Molineux. Brandon Harrell is not pictured. (Courtesy of the Cyclones)

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North Moore High School's men's basketball program held its fourth annual Building Champions Development Program camp. Award winners at the camp were (from left) Jonathan Williamson (3-point constestants knock out champion); Noah Johnson (sportsmanship award); Miles Brower (camp MVP); Matthew Johnson (most improved); Chasen Crabtree (free throw champion and sportsmanship award); Gregory Simmons (earn it defensive award); and Landon Hussey (most improved).

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The Orioles captured the tournament title in the 11-12-year-old Sandhills Optimist major league tournament. The team went on quite a run after starting the season 0-6. It won eight of their last nine games, including three last-inning rallies in each tournament game. Entering the tournament as a fifth seed, the Orioles defeated the fourth, first and second seeds to win the championship. Members of the team are (front, from left) Cameron Jacobs, Ryan Fleming, Jonathan Kenzel, Bryan Franklin, Jonathan Wagner; (middle, from left) Hogan Windish, Garrett Karres, Mikey Early, Greg VanSteen, Tyler Andresen; and (back, from left) coaches Tom Andresen, Mark Wagner and Matt Karres. Rodney Fleming is not pictured. (Courtesy of Mark Wagner)

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The Poseidon Award winners are recognized at the closing ceremonies of the 2012 North Carolina Open Water Championships.

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The Moore County Dixie Youth Minor All-Stars (ages 9-10) celebrate their win as District I champions after advancing to the state tournament.

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The Sandhills All-Stars won the Cal Ripken All-Star district tournament for the 12-year-old age group. Members of the championship Sandhills All-Stars included (front, from left) Tyler Andresen, Will Hart, Riley Cameron, Ryder Giles, Jacob Chrisco, Hogan Windish; (middle, from left) Lawson Skipper, Alex Contreras, Ryan Brown, Zachary Pruitt, Chandler Barber, Will Helms; (back, from left) coaches Mike Windish, Mike Cameron and Tim Helms. (Courtesy of Mary Helms)

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The Mets captured the title in the Sandhills Optimist 9-10-year-old tournament. Members of the team are (front, from left) Adin Patterson, Andrew Barber, Gavin Windish, John Foster, Aubrey Bishop, Matthew Botnick; (middle from left) Ben Jones, Timmy Drake, Kyle Murphy, Logan Waddle, Matthew Bishop, Tyler Brokmeyer; (back, from left) assistant coach Stan Barber, head coach Tim Murphy and assistant coach John Foster. (Courtesy of Tim Murphy)

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The Moore County All-Stars, District I champions, were sent home earlier than they had hoped in the Dixie Youth Minors (ages 9-10) state baseball tournament being held in Elizabethtown. Members of the All-Stars were (front from left) Jacob Zimmerman, Austin Garner, Logan Bodsford, Hunter Fipps, Bryce Callcutt; (middle from left) Peyton Gatti, Vince Larsen, Levi McDonald, D.J. McPherson, Alex Mauldin, Logan Rogers, Jorgen Salazar; (back, from left) head coach Jim Rogers, assistant coaches Chris Calcutt and Bill Fipps. (Courtesy of All-Stars)

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The O'Neal School boys' soccer team spent four days in Greensboro at the UNCG men's team soccer camp. O'Neal played five games against other high school teams, and won each of the games, winning the group championship. They scored 14 goals and allowed only one. Members of the team are (front, from left) Mason Sullivan, Jonah Saunders, Andrew Hassenfelt, Parker Fisher, Bradley Miller; (back, from left) Hetson, Rick Catania, Drew Meese, Brian Subin, Gates Moore, Logan Butler, J.R. Moore, Tyler Sinclair, Alfredo Quiros and coach David Wood. (Courtesy of The O'Neal School)

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The Sandspurs, a local travel baseball team, won the Triad Sports Summertime Blues 13U Select Championship in Thomasville. The Sandspurs finished the weekend 4-0, scoring 51 runs and allowing only 11. Members of the team are (front, from left) Preston Williams, Austin Owens, Davis Byrd, Will Helms, Peyton Williams; (bacl, from left) coach Jim Byrd, Seth Caddell, Kodey Talbott, Tommy DeLaunay, Will Lassiter, Isaiah Chavis, Noah Thompson and coach Craig Thompson. Bailey Robinson and coach Kevin Robinson are not pictured. (Courtesy of The Sandspurs)

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The National Dirtballers, after having a very successful 6-1 season record, advanced to the Southern N.C. District Championship that was held in Greenville. The National Dirtballers played in the 14 and Under Intermediate Division for tennis teams. Members of the team were (back, from left) Claudia Ray, Mary Smith, Chappy Ray, Emily Hodges, Taylor Sewell; (front, from left) Jake Stokes, Aidan Temple and Nick Kuzma.

Published on August 17, 2012