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Resurrection weekend was filled with many celebrations in the community.
On Saturday afternoon, there was a birthday party for Sherrie Moss and Jacob Heintz at the home of Sherrie and Sammy Moss.

Nash Central's Tresten Warren attempts a bunt against Cardinal Gibbons during Monday's action at the Golden Leaf Invitational Baseball Tournament at Wilson Hunt HS.

Nash Central's Drifton Padgett sends a grounder through the infield during Monday's action at the Golden Leaf Invitational Baseball Tournament at Wilson Hunt High School.

WILSON -- Much has changed within the Faith Christian School baseball program, but one constant still remains -- success.
FCS won back-to-back state titles over the past two years under Coach Greg Clifton, who stepped down from his position last June to become the skipper at North Carolina Wesleyan College.

Northern Nash High School backstop Paul Powell waits for a throw home as a Faith Christian runner scores during Monday's tournament baseball matchup.

FRANKLINTON -- Even though they had already clinched the Big East Conference regular season championship, the Southern Nash Ladybirds still had some business to take care of during last Thursday's softball showdown at Franklinton.
SN was looking to finish off a perfect record in its league finale -- but it wasn't going to be easy against a potential-filled Franklinton squad that was hosting its Senior Night festivities.

Southern Nash's Samantha Gaure rounds third base en route to scoring for the Ladybirds during last Thursday's conference softball decision against homestanding Franklinton.

WILSON -- Northern Nash's 2019 baseball season came to a frustrating end on Tuesday, when despite holding a 3-1 lead through the first four frames, the Nash Central Bulldogs tallied five runs in the fifth inning and another in the seventh to knock off the Knights by way of a 7-4 final score in the final round of the Golden Leaf Invitational Tournament at Wilson Hunt's Sid Boyette Field.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Andrew Page has undertaken a baseball journey at Nash Central High School that few expected when he arrived on campus four years ago.
Never a touted prospect, Page developed into a self-made star and will get the opportunity to continue his diamond career at the next level.
Last week, Page inked a letter-of-intent to join the baseball program at Barton College, a Division II school located in nearby Wilson.

STAUNTON, VA. -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College softball team completed its regular season two Saturdays ago by capturing the USA South East Div. Regular Season Championship by sweeping Mary Baldwin University (VA) on the road.
The Bishops used two 7-run innings to roll in game one 18-3 and then hung on to defeat the Squirrels 8-6 in game two.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Recreation Spring Soccer results:

ROCKY MOUNT -- Evening Optimist Club's Gehrig Miller and Ayden Tyndall combined on a 3-hit, 12-strikeout night as the two 11-year-old hurlers pitched and hit their way to a 5-2 win over Wesley Men last Thursday evening Little League action at the RM Sports Complex.

Southern Nash's Taylor Bailey (batting) tries to avoid a high pitch during last Thursday's Big East Conference softball showdown against the host Franklinton Lady Rams.

Women in Action of Red Oak Baptist Church met at the church on Tuesday, April 16. They enjoyed a sandwich supper. Maureen Williams, Audrey Pearce, and Marion Faulkner had parts in the program. Members brought items to donate to the homeless shelter in Rocky Mount for their mission action project. Their next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:30 pm at the church.

NASH COUNTY -- The Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Department will be offering Youth Summer Basketball & Youth Summer Volleyball this summer.
Registration for both sports will run through May 31.
The Youth Girls' Volleyball League is split into two divisions, ages (10-12) & (13-15).

Nash Central's My'ka Hedgepeth speeds over a hurdle during Monday's Scott Jones Memorial Track and Field Classic, which was held at NCHS' The Dawg Pound.

Southern Nash's Shamir Small leads the Boys 3200 Relay event during Monday's action at the Scott Jones Memorial Track and Field Meet at Nash Central's The Dawg Pound.

Nash Central's Hailey Dinota uses her quickness to get past the Farmville Central defense during last Thursday's EPC girls soccer contest.