Carson Gipson acted as Wayne County Post 11’s closer this season, and he had an important role in helping Post 11 reach the N.C. Senior American Legion State Tournament for the first time since 2014. “Coach Pate (Wayne County Post 11 head coach Adam Pate) gave me a chance in a tight situation, and I…… read more »
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Athlete Of The Week: Carson Gipson
Softball: Wayne County Finishes Season As State Runners-up (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne County Post 11’s incredible season came to an end in the N.C. American Legion Fast Pitch Softball State championship game. Post 11 won an elimination game 7-3 against Robeson Post 5 before facing off against Davidson Post 8 in the championship game. In a back-and-forth game, Wayne County fought hard, but Davidson escaped with…… read more »
Baseball: Summer’s Been Good To Wayne County Post 11 (PHOTO GALLERY)
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 »
Baseball: Post 11’s Season Comes To An End
Down 6-0 after the first inning, Wayne County Post 11 battled hard to come back against Rowan County Post 342. And despite a valiant effort and having the tying run at the plate, Wayne County could not complete the comeback as Rowan County held off Wayne County 7-4, which marked the end of Wayne County’s…… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Baseball: Post 11 Clinches Area I East Division Regular-season Title (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne County Post 11 needed an answer. Pitt County Post 39 came from behind and tied the game at 11-11 in the bottom of the seventh. And in the top of the eighth, Post 11 found an answer. Justin Holland dug in his cleats and deposited the first pitch he saw over the wall to…… read more »
Baseball: Post 11 Competes In Palmetto Invitational (PHOTO GALLERY)
Over the weekend, Wayne County Post 11 competed in the Palmetto Legion Invitational Tournament. The invitational featured teams from North Carolina (Wayne County), South Carolina (Florence Post 1, Horry Post 111, Chesterfield Post 74, Murrells Inlet Post 178), and Ohio (Beverly-Lowell Post 389, Ottowa Post 63, Greenville Post 140). Wayne County played four games in…… read more »
