Dunn Area Sports Staff

Saturday, July 23

Fayetteville State, the defending CIAA Tournament champions in men's basketball, will travel to Duke for an exhibition on November 2. ... Cedric Mullins (Campbell) had two hits, an RBI and a run for Baltimore in a 7-6 home loss to the New York Yankees on Friday night....

Friday, July 22

A signing ceremony is scheduled at Cape Fear Christian Academy for Trinity Olive this morning as she joins the softball program at Southeastern Community College in Whiteville. ... Nate Smith of Midway has signed to play baseball at Mount Olive. Smith has been playing...

Thursday, July 21

Left-hander Ryan Chasse of Campbell was selected in the 17th round as the 518th overall pick by Toronto in the Major League Baseball draft. ... Central Carolina Community College will open its 2022 volleyball season at home against Pitt Community College on Thursday...

Wednesday, July 20

Wednesday, July 20

A signing ceremony was held Wednesday morning at Harnett Central for Alex Blake, who will join the cheerleading team at Campbell for the 2022-23 school year. ... The American League took the All-Star game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, 3-2, over the National League...

Tuesday, July 19

Duke and Arizona have announced a 2-game basketball series. The Blue Devils will host the Wildcats on November 10, 2023, and travel to Tuscon on November 21, 2024. ... Juan Soto of Washington, who recently turned down a $440 million contract offer over 15 years from...

Monday, July 18

Shortstop Zach Neto of Campbell was the No. 13 pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft on Sunday night by the Los Angeles Angels. ... Right-handed pitcher Thomas Harrington of the Camels was also a first-round selection in the competitive balance...

Sunday, July 17

Keith Hills will be hosting a 2-man best ball championship over the Orange and Black nines on Saturday, August 20. ... Western Harnett's 9-10 all-star softball team will compete in the Tar Heel Leagues state tournament in Smithfield beginning Thursday. ... Cedric...

Saturday, July 16

Ross Stevens of Triton, who hit .564 for the Hawks as a junior in 2022, has drawn recruiting interest from programs including Clemson and East Carolina. ... Campbell defensive end Brevin Allen and offensive tackle Mike Edwards have been named to the East-West Shrine...

CFCA softball state champions recognized by Erwin Town Board

CFCA softball state champions recognized by Erwin Town Board

The Erwin town council honored the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association 1-A softball champions from Cape Fear Christian Academy at its meeting on Thursday night. Mayor Randy Baker, who attended CFCA's 7-6 win at home over Pungo Christian for the 2022...

Friday, July 15

The Campbell men's tennis team and the Camels track and field program have received sportsmanship honors from the Big South Conference. ... Bladen County won the Dixie Youth Baseball Majors (11-12) state championship in the smaller division, 3-2, over West Duplin on...

Thursday, July 14

The Dunn AA (8-and-under, coach pitch) All-Stars have been eliminated from the Dixie Youth baseball state tournament in Brunswick County with losses to Anson County, 11-1, and host Town Creek, 8-5, on Tuesday night. ... The Majors (11-12) and AAA (9-10) All-Stars of...

Wednesday, July 13

The Dunn Majors (11-12) won and the Dunn AAA (9-10) lost in close games in the Dixie Youth Baseball state tournament at the Nathan Harris Athletic Complex at Tyler Park on Tuesday night (see story and photos in the News & Features section below). ... Triton will take...

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