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NASH COUNTY -- The potential was always there for Alex Edwards to develop into an outstanding college softball player -- it was simply a matter of realizing it.
And that's exactly what has happened the past two years for Edwards, who just completed her junior campaign as a member of the Methodist University softball squad in Fayetteville.
After going through an adjustment period as a freshman, Edwards has been a superstar for the Monarchs for the past two springs -- and the numbers bear out that assessment.

NASH COUNTY -- To the surprise of absolutely nobody, Cana Shrock slugged her way through a spectacular senior season this spring as a member of the University of Mount Olive softball squad.
Talk about going out in style -- Shrock certainly did that and more as she closed out her career with the Trojans with one final solid campaign.
Shrock, a former multi-sport star and Athlete of the Year at Nash Central High School, batted an impressive .321 to go with 15 homers and 50 RBI.

NASHVILLE -- Nash Rec opened its 2024 Nash-Halifax Swim League schedule last Thursday by hosting a powerhouse Westridge club at the NRST Pool.
The visitors from Rocky Mount were able to secure a 307-183 victory over the much-improved Sharks.
Nash Rec will return to action this Friday at home against Roanoke Valley in a matchup that was moved back 24 hours from the usual Thursday date due to a conflict.

ROCKY MOUNT -- It's hard to judge senior classes by their all-time excellence, but it's certain to see that Nash Central High School's current group will go down in history as one of its best.
Not only was this class loaded with talent in and out of the classroom, but the collective group also had to go through plenty of adversity -- at least at the beginning of their prep careers.

LADY FIREBIRDS
9-15 GIRLS CHAMPIONS

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7-9 BOYS CHAMPIONS