May 21, 2026 - Thursday Schedule

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May 20, 2026 - Wednesday Results

 BASEBALL - EAST REGIONAL FINALS

#1 Bunn 9, #6 SW Randolph 4 (Bunn wins series 2-0)

Half of the Cougars' 8 hits came in the first inning as Southwestern built a 4-0 lead but they were never able to build on it while the top seeded Wildcats took a lead in the fifth and held on to advance to next week's State Championship series.

Grant Kirk (2 rbi), Lane Poole (rbi, run) and Carson Coltrane (run) had 2 hits each. There were single hits by Matthew Blankenship (rbi) and Carson Williams.

Starting pitcher Logan Weidman took the loss working four innings and giving up 6 runs on 6 hits and 5 walks with 2 strikeouts. Poole pitched three innings allowing 3 runs on 5 hits and 1 walk with 3 strikeouts.

The last time Southwestern Randolph played for a regional title in baseball is believed to be in 2000.

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 SOFTBALL - EAST REGIONAL FINALS

#3 SW Randolph 11, #1 Randleman 7 (SWR wins series 2-0)

Randleman fell behind 8-2 before fighting back to an 8-7 score but the Cougars held on for their 7th Regional Championship.

Katelyn West was the winning pitcher and drove in 5 runs on a 4-for-4 night at the plate which included a 2-run home run. Chloe Eudy closed out the game in the circle striking out 5 batters against 3 Randleman hits.

Nauttica Parrish (2 runs), Maddie Strider (double, 4 runs) and Alyssa Harris (double, 3 rbi, run) had 2 hits each. Single hits by Bristol Marine (run) and Kami Dunn (2 rbi, run).

For the Tigers, Kaylee Phillips (double, 2 rbi, 2 runs), Kinzie Ivey (3 rbi) and Kaylie St John had 2 hits each. There were single hits by Kadie Green (run), Addyson Dees (2 runs), Ella Rogers,Lilah Covington (run) and Olivia Ashby (run).

Ivey took the complete game loss surrendering 9 earned runs on 12 hits and 4 walks with 4 strikeouts.

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May 20, 2026 - Central Carolina Conference Awards

The Central Carolina Conference has announced All-Conference teams and awards for the spring sports season as well as yearly honors for athletes and coaches. Links to all-conference honors for each sport can be found on that sport's page at SportsTone.net.

At the conference awards luncheon today in Thoasville, the winners of end-of-the-year awards were announced:

Female Athlete of the Year is Kaelyn Whiteheart of Wheatmore High School.

Whiteheart was the CCC Player of the Year in Womens Basketball as well as a starter in Volleyball and Womens Soccer. She plans to continue her studies and basketball career at Concord University in West Virginia.

Male Athlete of the Year is Ayden Brown of West Davidson.

Brown was all-conference last fall in soccer, football and cross country. He played basketball in the winter and this spring was CCC Champion in high jump and conference distance runner MVP in Track & Field.

Charles Elmore Coach of the Year in the CCC is Brandon Coggins of Trinity High School.

Goggins directed the Trinity Bulldogs to the Dual Team Wrestling Championship.

Thomasville Rotary Sportsmanship Award went to East Davidson.

George Cushwa Excellence Award went to the athletic program at West Davidson.

May 19, 2026 - Tuesday Results

 BASEBALL - EAST REGIONAL FINALS

#1 Bunn 4, #6 SW Randolph 2 (Game 1)

The Cougars were held to 3 hits in the game 1 loss. Logan Weidman had a double and there were singles by Lucas Connor (run) and Weston Reeder (rbi). Lane Poole scored on a sacrifice fly by Brady Armfield.

Matthew Blankenship went the distance on the mound giving up 4 runs on 12 hits and 2 walks with 4 strikeouts.

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 SOFTBALL - EAST REGIONAL FINALS

#3 SW Randolph 16, #1 Randleman 1 (Game 1)

The Cougars took advantage of early mistakes and plated 9 runs in the first inning.

Katelyn West was the winning pitcher, giving up 1 run on 2 hits and a walk with 2 strikeouts.

Alyssa Harris recorded her 100th career hit with a 2-rbi single in her first at-bat. She added a double and a 3-run homer to go 3-for-3 at the plate, driving in 5 runs and scoring twice.

Chloe Eudy had 2 hits (double, 2 rbi, 2 runs) and there were single hits by Nauttica Parrish (2 rbi, 2 runs), Bristol Marine (2 runs), Kami Dunn (double, 2 rbi, 2 runs), Maddie Strider (3 rbi, 2 runs), West (double, rbi) and Ryleigh Hineline (run).

The Tigers scored in the third when Olivia Ashby singled and then scored on a double by Addyson Dees. Kinzie Ivey started and took the loss (7 runs, 2 hits, 1 walk, 1 strikeout). Ella Rogers pitched the final 2.2 innings (9 runs (6 er), 8 hits, 1 walk).

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May 18, 2026 - SPECIAL FEATURES

The 4A East Region softball championship series starts Tuesday at Randleman between the Tigers and Southwestern Randolph. Dennis Garcia spoke with coaches Josh Ashby and Toby Strider about the magnitude of the three-game series for the latest SPECIAL FEATURE from SportsTone.