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WILSON -- Nash Central seemed to have its second-round game with Eastern Wayne in hand during Monday's action at the Golden Leaf Invitational Baseball Tournament at historic Fleming Stadium.
But the Warriors stormed back to tie the score, only to see the Bulldogs come through in the clutch before pulling away for an 8-4 decision that was part of an exceptional overall performance for Nash Central at the annual event.

WILSON -- Of all the adages that surround baseball, perhaps the most consistent is the one that stresses that base-on-balls will inevitable come back to haunt the offending team.
That adage once again rang true Monday, this time for the Southern Nash Firebirds in the second round of the Golden Leaf Invitational Baseball Tournament in Wilson County.

STANHOPE -- After a strong start to the season, the reality of being in the ultra-competitive Big East Conference has set in for the Southern Nash High School girls soccer squad.
Southern won six of its first seven outings against non-league foes under Coach Carlos Barron -- but the Ladybirds have been unable to collect a victory in the Big East.

ZEBULON -- Troy Stokes Jr. hit a score-tying home run in the sixth, Jake Gatewood was 3-for-4 with three doubles and three runs, Luis Aviles drove in two runs with two hits and Max McDowell was 1-for-3 with two RBI as the Carolina Mudcats erased a late three-run deficit to defeat the Frederick Keys 9-3 at Five County Stadium on Easter Sunday in Zebulon.
Carolina (6-4) trailed 3-0 as they entered the sixth of Sunday's series finale against the visiting Keys (4-6), but then rallied for three runs in the sixth to tie it.

NASHVILLE -- There were more exciting times last Saturday as the Town of Nashville Parks and Recreation Department continued its spring sports season.
Even though softball had a break, there was still plenty of action in Baseball and T-Ball at Glover Park.
In the Cornerstone vs. Evans Farms Rookie game Charlie Messamer hit a bases-loaded single, knocking in 2 runs to tie the score at 12-12 in the last inning.

ELM CITY -- Here are last weekend's results from action as part of the Super Stock Four-Cylinder Special event at County Line Raceway:

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Youth Soccer Scores:

FAYETTEVILLE -- The USA South Conference has announced its 2017 All-Conference awards in the sport of baseball, and North Carolina Wesleyan Carolina has announced that seven Battling Bishops have earned recognition.
Wesleyan had three players garner Second Team accolades as senior Tony Sanchez, sophomore Nate Gardner, and senior Ryan Grant were honored at first base, utility, and starting pitcher, respectively.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Connor Whitley sliced a two out, 2 run single to left field in the top of the sixth inning to spearhead a come-from-behind rally as the Evening Optimist Orioles knocked off the Wesley Men Yankees by a 9-5 count in Wlast ednesday night's Rocky Mount Little League action.
Whitley's hit was just one of 10 notched by the O's as they outhit the Yankees by a 10-3 count during their evening's work.

NASHVILLE -- Nash Central's Joseph Cook and Zach Ward went to a playoff to determine the medalist at last Wednesday's First Annual Nash County High School Championship.
Both players shot identical 80s, but Cook was able to earn the title in the playoff at Birchwood Country Club.
Cook's heroics also helped his team take the overall crown with 351 strokes.

Chason Jenkins of Evans Farms waits for a pitch to arrive during last Saturday's baseball action.

Southern Nash's Leroy Edwards takes a pitch Monday against the Rosewood Eagles.

Nash Central's Drifton Padgett executes a sacrifice bunt for the Bulldogs during Monday's second-round meeting with Eastern Wayne at the Golden Leaf Invitational Baseball Tournament at historic Fleming Stadium in Wilson.

Nash Central's Cameron Taylor (right) tries to avoid a tag at home plate during Monday's victory over Eastern Wayne at the Golden Leaf Invitational Baseball Tournament.

Southern Nash's Dawson Sikes comes up with a grab off a foul ball during Monday's tournament game against Rosewood.