Leadership key to West Lincoln's state title run
West Lincoln's bid for the 2A softball title centers on senior Lisa Rhyne as vocal leader, says coach Randy Hull. The Rebels, 23-4, surged after a midseason slide, riding a young lineup of six juniors and three sophomores to key wins including a 6-5 eight inning victory over Charlotte Catholic to clinch the Western Piedmont 2A conference tourney title.
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Final Four doubles in Raleigh set for 2A softball
Walnut Creek Softball Complex hosts a 2A championship series with South Granville facing Ledford and West Lincoln meeting Currituck at 2 p.m. on Field 3 and 4. The schedule runs through Sunday with potential extra games, while coach Hull cites offensive balance and steady defense as key to the Rebels' confidence as they return from a 10 day layoff.
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Cougars opener postponed by rain in Spartanburg
The Gaston King Cougars season opener against the Spartanburg Alleycats was rained out Friday. They will open tonight at Sims Park at 7 05 with former MLB pitcher Don Carman starting. A fireworks show follows the game with tickets 3 to 6 dollars and a contact number 864-4487 for info.
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Western Guilford forms a plan after loss headlines local title bid
Western Guilford faces Lincolnton in a decisive third game with K C Chambers and Taka Matsumoto as probable starters for the Hornets. Cheron Farley to start Game 2, Shane Sigmon available for Game 3 as coach Chris Causey seeks a title since 1985. Lincolnton stumbles after scoring in the seventh, final 7-1.
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UNCC drops light requirement in Title IX probe
The U S Education Department ends the investigation after UNC Charlotte offers an off campus night softball option. Officials note men’s baseball already plays on a lighted field and UNCC declines a $120000 lighting upgrade. Chancellor Woodward calls the cost wasteful despite rising women’s athletic funding.
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Simson advances to North-South semifinals in Raleigh match
Paul Simson of Raleigh defeats Chris Dalrymple 3 and 2 at Pinehurst to reach the Men's North and South Amateur semifinals after changing balls on the 11th hole. Simson broke away after a late birdie. Dalrymple struggled with bunkers and misses. Floyd and Enloe also win to join semifinal lineup.
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Ruddock Morrison at crossroads for title bout
Razor Ruddock weighed 243 pounds and Tommy Morrison 227 as both boxers faced a crossroads on the eve of their heavyweight title bout. Ruddock, 28-4-1 with 20 KOs, seeks to reclaim past glory after a decline. Morrison, 44-2-1 with 38 KOs, aims to prove he can regain form and return to top 10 with a strong performance.
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Razor Ruddock
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