They see each other as rivals during the high school season, but they all share the same passion — baseball. And this summer, Wayne County Post 11 came together as one to have a special season. Wayne County finished the season with a 23-7 record, claimed the Area I East Division regular-season title, and won…… read more »
Monday, August 02, 2021
Category Archives: Sports
Baseball: Summer’s Been Good To Wayne County Post 11 (PHOTO GALLERY)
Athlete Of The Week: Will Pennington
Will Pennington is having a breakout summer for Wayne County Post 11 and has emerged as one of Post 11’s best pitchers this summer. In 36 innings pitched this summer, Pennington has 5-0 record on the mound, a 0.77 earned run average and has tossed 41 strikeouts. And as evidenced by his phenomenal performance against…… read more »
Baseball: Post 11 Walks Off Against Port City
In a must-win game, Wayne County Post 11 bounced back in a big way against Port City Post 545 on Thursday afternoon. Will Pennington pitched six and one-third innings and tossed seven strikeouts as Post 11 held off Port City 7-6. “When you find a way to win, you’re happy with your kids, and that’s…… read more »
Baseball: Post 11 Opens State Tournament Against Cherryville Post 100
Playing in its first N.C. Senior American Legion State Tournament since 2014, Wayne County faced off against Cherryville Post 100 in front of hundreds of baseball fans from across the state. Before the game started, Wayne County participated in the opening ceremonies with seven other teams competing in the state tournament. “That was really cool,…… read more »
Softball: Post 11 Advances To State Tournament For First Time
Article and photos from Laieke Abebe Wayne County Post 11 softball completed their dominant run through Area 1 East play with a championship on Tuesday evening. Post 11 completed the sweep of the Area 1 East championship with an 11-2 victory over Johnston County Post 109 in Benson. After losing in the winner-take-all contest two…… read more »
Softball: Wayne County One Win Away From First State Tournament Berth (PHOTO GALLERY)
Playing in its first game in 19 days, Wayne County Post 11 had no problem shaking off the rust against Johnson County Post 109 on Monday evening. Brianna Verme pitched a no-hitter and was one walk away from a perfect, while Le’Onna Nelson supplied a two-run home run in a 7-0 triumph over Johnson County.…… read more »
Burke Captures Sixth Open Division Championship (PHOTO GALLERY)
On Sunday afternoon, Johnathan Burke shot a 69 in the third round of the Wayne County Men’s Amateur Championship to clinch his sixth Wayne County Men’s Amateur Open Division championship at Lane Tree Golf Club. Burke posted a three-day score of 211 to win the championship, and Burke had to overcome a six-stroke deficit in…… read more »
Baseball: Post 11 Reaches State Tournament For First Time Since 2014 (PHOTO GALLERY)
For the first time since 2014, Wayne County Post 11 is heading to the N.C. Senior American Legion state tournament. In his most important start of the season, Will Pennington pitched a complete-game four-hitter, and Wayne County used a fifth-inning rally to earn a 5-2 victory, and win the Area I East tournament, against Pitt…… read more »
Athlete Of The Week: Tyler Thompson
Tyler Thompson does whatever it takes to help his team. Whether he is getting the start on the mound, coming out of the bullpen, or always keeping a smile on his face in the dugout, Thompson is the definition of a good teammate. Thompson, who recently graduated from Princeton High School, has played baseball for…… read more »
Baseball: With Walk-off Victory, Post 11 Is One Win Away From State Tournament (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne County Post 11 is one win away from the N.C. Senior American Legion state baseball tournament in Cherryville Logan Merritt hit a walk-off single and capped Wayne County’s thrilling 6-5 victory against Pitt County Post 39 in the Area I East Tournament on Wednesday evening. “I’m proud of all the boys. The energy in…… read more »
