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Friday, August 2

Triton's first football practice Thursday evening was limited by stormy weather. The Hawks worked on offense before going into the gym for defensive drills and conditioning. … Byeong Hun An and Sungjae Im each shot 8-under par 62s to lead the Wyndham Classic at...

Thursday, August 1

The official start of high school football practice is today for NCHSAA programs. Teams may scrimmage from August 10-17. … Single game tickets for Campbell's 2019 home football schedule go on sale today with prices starting at $10. Call (910) 893-1459 for more...

Wednesday, July 31

South Johnston is hosting the Greater Neuse 3-A Conference preseason kickoff with a meal at noon today. … The Tri-County Six 3-A Conference has a similar function on Tuesday at Western Harnett. … Campbell football players report for preseason camp on Thursday. The...

Tuesday, July 30

Cape Fear Christian Academy will be offering free physical examinations for Eagle athletes on Wednesday, August 7, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call the CFCA office at (910) 897-5423 for more information. … Former Campbell kicker Jarrett Ozimek is working as Director of...

Monday, July 29

The South Johnston 10-and-under baseball All-Stars went unbeaten through the Tar Heel Leagues state tournament, defeating Williamston 11-4 on Sunday at Smithfield Communityu Park for the state championship. South's 15-U baseball team also took a Tar Heel state title....

Sunday, July 28

The South Johnston 12-and-under baseball All-Stars were eliminated from the Tar Heel Leagues state tournament in Smithfield on Saturday with an 11-1 loss to Sandhills. South Johnston had topped Sandhills, 16-12, on Friday. The South Johnston 10-and-under baseball...

Saturday, July 27

Losses to Jamesville (10-2) and Chocowinity (17-2) knocked the Erwin 15-and-under baseball All-Stars out of the Tar Heel Leagues state tournament. … South Johnston's 12-and-under baseball All-Stars play Williamston today at 10 a.m. at Smithfield Community Park after...

Friday, July 26

Right-handed pitcher Trent Fennell (Triton) has been assigned to the Asheville Tourists of the Class A South Atlantic League. … The Erwin 15-and-under baseball All-Stars topped Louisburg, 6-4, in the first round of the Tar Heel Leagues state tournament on Thursday...

Thursday, July 25

Former first-round draft pick Forrest Whitley made a rehab start for the host Fayetteville Woodpeckers in a doubleheader sweep of Lynchburg on Wednesday night. … Right-hander Tanner Myatt (Overhills) is 3-2 with a 3.90 earned run average for the Charleston (S.C.)...

Wednesday, July 24

Dunn Area Sports has received its 105,000th view since Feb. 4, 2018. Thank you! … Campbell is picked fourth among seven teams in the Big South Conference preseason football coaches poll. … A 2-man best ball golf tournament is scheduled at Keith Hills on Saturday, Aug....

Tuesday, July 23

Western Harnett's 15-and-under softball All-Stars finished second in the Tar Heel Leagues state tournament. … South Johnston's 12-and-under baseball All-Stars begin Tar Heel League state tournament play on Thursday at 6 p.m. against Yancey County in Clayton. … Erwin's...

Monday, July 22

Trent Fennell (Triton) made his fifth appearance in relief for the Lancaster JetHawks of the high Class A California League on Sunday. Fennell is 1-0 with a 0.93 earned run average over nine and two-thirds innings with Lancaster. He has 13 strikeouts. … Shane Lowry...

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