Baseball teams from both Hough and Hopewell high schools were knocked out of the playoffs with losses Tuesday. Hough’s Huskies, who made it to the NCHSAA 4A finals a year ago, were shut out 15-0 by TC Roberson of Asheville.

Roberson, now 18-1, moves on to the next round Friday vs. Olympic. The loss ended Hough’s season at 16-12.

Olympic advanced with a 5-3 victory over Hopewell. Olympics record stands at 22-7. Hopewell ends the year 16-10.

MONROE – Hough High’s baseball team opened the 2013 state 4A playoffs with a 5-1 victory at Sun Valley Friday night. Pitcher Brandon Casas had a complete game, striking out nine batters and giving up 3 hits and non earned runs. Read the full story

Jack Kolls pitched his third straight shutout to help Davidson Day School beat First Assembly of Concord, 6-0, in an N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association baseball playoff game in Concord.

The win advances the fifth-seeded Patriots (18-4) into Tuesday’s semifinal of the Division 2-A tournament against No. 1 seeded Westchester Country Day (20-6). Read the full story

The Hough High baseball, softball and girls’ soccer teams are all in action Friday night in NC High School Athletic Association playoffs. The baseball and soccer teams are on the road, while the softball team faces South Caldwell at home. Read the full story

Davidson College Sports Information
David Daniels and Michael Zeblo slammed home runs on consecutive pitches to help Davidson beat N.C. Central 6-4 in the Wildcats’ home finale Wednesday evening at Wilson Field. Read the full story

John Goss and Tyler Stevens combined for a 1-hit shutout to lead Davidson Day School over Kerr Vance Academy, 10-0, in the first round of the NC Independent Schools Athletic Association 2A baseball playoffs Wednesday. Patriot hitters had a big day as well,  led by Kendon McLaurin, who went 3 for 3 with a home run, a double and 4 RBIs.

Davidson Day, now 17-4 overall, plays again Friday, facing First Assembly (13-8) at 6pm at Webb Field. Read the full story