A base hit, a walk, an error, a base-running mistake or a mental blunder could have been the difference in Friday’s NCHSAA 3-A second-round playoff encounter between undefeated Southern Nash and Eastern Alamance, which won 3-A championships in 2019 and 2022, on the Southern Nash diamond. But Southern Nash avoided such a dilemma in the anything-could-happen sixth inning and escaped […]
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Ladybirds blank Red Rams on Senior Day
Six seniors were honored for the Southern Nash High girls soccer team before the Ladybirds celebrated their seniors the right way with a 3-0 defeat of visiting Franklinton in Thursday’s regular-season finale. Southern Nash, 15-5 overall, and Franklinton, both 3-A teams, tied for third in the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference at 8-4 while 3-A Northern Nash and 2-A Roanoke Rapids […]
Wilson breaks ground on Mudcats’ new stadium
WILSON — A Thursday groundbreaking ceremony for a baseball stadium that will serve as the Carolina Mudcats’ future home was about more than throwing dirt — it was about celebrating the next chapter in Wilson’s history. “Wilson is on the move,” Mayor Carlton Stevens told attendees. “We have a baseball stadium coming, but more importantly, we have over $200 million […]
Ladybirds get lucky 21st win in thrilling comeback
An unbeaten season and state championship dreams were about to fall by the wayside for Southern Nash, which found itself in the unprecedented position of trailing in the final inning Tuesday at home in the first round of the NCHSAA 3-A playoffs. The Ladybirds, unbeaten in 20 games and the No. 2 East seed, trailed 5-0 in the bottom of […]
Groundbreaking for Mudcats stadium is Thursday
WILSON — The Milwaukee Brewers’ president and general manager will among the speakers at Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new Mudcats stadium. The public is invited to the city’s 10 a.m. event that will be held near 316 Douglas St. in the building where city residents got their first glimpse at the stadium’s design. City spokeswoman Rebecca Agner said attendees […]
Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Sarah Ewers
Southern Nash High pitcher and third baseman Sarah Ewers helped her Ladybirds softball team remain undefeated through last week’s Big East Conference championship victory, making her The Enterprise’s Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week. “I was born into softball,” Ewers said. “My two older sisters have been playing from a very young age, and they both played […]
Ladybirds 20-0 after Big East tourney title
Southern Nash got starting pitcher Anna Dickinson all the runs she would need in the bottom of the first inning of Thursday’s 2-A/3-A Big East Conference varsity softball tournament championship game as the 3-A Ladybirds remained unbeaten after 20 games with the 3-0 defeat of Roanoke Rapids. Top-seeded Southern Nash struck in the first on Noel Dobbins’ two-run double and […]
Ladybirds shut out Bunn to reach Big East final
Sarah Ewers’ pinch-hit grand slam was the big blast in Southern Nash’s seven-run fourth inning Tuesday as the Ladybirds rolled past Bunn 10-0 in five innings to win the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference tournament semifinals. Anna Dickinson struck out 10 and walked one in a two-hitter for the Ladybirds, who improved to 19-0. She also drove in a pair of […]
Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Daysy Antunez Ortiz
Daysy Antunez Ortiz, a sophomore goalkeeper on Southern Nash High School’s varsity girls soccer team, is The Enterprise’s Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week. Ortiz started playing soccer as a defender. “I just found myself loving the feeling of people cheering when I made a save,” she said. She enjoys the sport because “I like to interact […]
Firebirds hit the ‘8s’ in beating Bruins 18-0
WILSON — Eight hits, eight walks and eight Beddingfield errors added up to an 18-0 win for Southern Nash in the second of two games Friday in the Wilson Tobs High School Varsity Baseball Classic at Fleming Stadium. The 3-A Firebirds of the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference scored nine runs in the bottom of the first inning on the way […]
Dickinson gets 500th K as Ladybirds wrap up perfect regular season
Junior pitcher Anna Dickinson fired a five-inning no-hitter, chalking up her 500th career strikeout, to lead her Southern Nash varsity softball team to an 11-0 win over visiting Franklinton on Thursday night. The win completed an unbeaten regular season for the 3-A Ladybirds in winning the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference title. Southern Nash (18-0, 12-0 Big East) will next play […]
Firebirds take 2nd in Big East golf
WELDON — Southern Nash claimed the runner-up spot in 2-A/3-A Big East Conference boys golf after firing a 381 to finish behind Roanoke Rapids in the conference championship match Wednesday at Chockoyotte Country Club. Juniors Gavin Craft and Ross Hinnant each earned All-Big East accolades for the Firebirds, who will next compete in the NCHSAA 3-A Mideast Regional on Monday, […]
Ladybirds sew up Big East softball crown
Southern Nash clinched its third consecutive 2-A/3-A Big East Conference varsity softball championship and inched closer to an unbeaten regular season with a 10-0 home win against Northern Nash on Tuesday. The 3-A Ladybirds, who improved to 17-0 overall, won for the 11th time against Big East competition with only Thursday’s home game against Franklinton remaining. Sarah Ewers fired a […]
Ladybirds thump Chargers for 16th win
Southern Nash roundupAYDEN — Southern Nash stepped out of 2-A/3-A Big East Conference play Monday with similar results as the 3-A Ladybirds stayed unbeaten through 16 games with an 11-1 rout of host Ayden-Grifton. Seven Ladybirds collected two hits apiece, including junior pitcher Anna Dickinson, who doubled and tripled. Aliyah Croll also hit a double and knocked in four runs, while Sarah […]
Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Ariel Perry
Ariel Perry, a senior outfielder on the varsity softball team and a tennis player for Southern Nash High School, is The Enterprise’s Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week. “My goal is to continue to improve and finish off my senior year with a successful season,” Perry said. Perry said she appreciates the bonds she develops with her […]
NY Giants athletic trainer to address ECU grads
GREENVILLE — Ronnie Barnes, vice president of medical services for the National Football League and head athletic trainer for the New York Giants, will be the keynote speaker at East Carolina University’s spring commencement ceremony. More than 3,800 students along with their friends and family will gather to celebrate at 10 a.m. May 3 in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Barnes has been […]
Southern Nash win streak at 15 after ripping Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT — Southern Nash got help from plenty of places as the Ladybirds crushed host Rocky Mount 16-0 to extend their season-long varsity softball winning streak to 15 games on Thursday. Sarah Ewers got the start in the pitching circle for the 3-A Ladybirds, who improved to 10-0 in Big East games, and worked three innings to get the […]
Firebirds, Warriors repeat as Classic champs
WILSON — Just like last year, the Southern Nash boys and Hunt girls ruled the Scott Jones Memorial Classic as presented by The Wilson Times, but neither the Firebirds nor the Warriors got there the same way at the 30th edition of the meet held Tuesday at Beddingfield High. Led by juniors Tylik Mitchell, the boys Most Outstanding Performer with […]
Firebirds claim 2nd Big East tennis crown
Southern Nash roundupBUNN — Southern Nash coasted to an 8-1 conquest of host Bunn on Monday, giving the 3-A Firebirds their second 2-A/3-A Big East Conference boys tennis title in three seasons of the conference’s existence. Southern Nash, which improved to 10-0 overall and in league matches, added another loss to the 2-A Wildcats (10-3, 8-3 Big East) in second place with […]
Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Rice
Brooklyn Rice, a four-sport athlete at Southern Nash Middle School, is The Enterprise’s Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week. “My goal for the rest of the year is to get better and improve at every sport I play,” she said. “I need to make sure I am trying my best each time and pushing myself to get […]
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