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The Bailey family (daughter Lauren not pictured) wants to bring a balance of athletics, academics and family atmosphere to the Fighting Scots.
The Baileys make football a family affair
New Fighting Scots football coach Richard Bailey missed only a single practice throughout his 12 year career at Jack Britt High School, and it was for good reason. Coach Bailey and wife Laura celebrated the birth of their son Carson on December 9th, 2008, the very same week that a December 14th meeting between the Jack Britt Buccaneers and Richmond Raiders would decide the 2008-09 state 4-AA champion. Five days after Carson’s birth, Laura w...
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Scotland senior shortstop Sarah Cross was the leading hitter in the Fighting Scots second round loss to Holly Springs. She finished the game 1-3 with an RBI and a run scored.
Fighting Scots softball goes down swinging in playoff loss to Holly Springs
After they ended the season of the Scotland softball team in the second round of the postseason, the coaching staff of number one seeded Holly Springs had some post-game words for Fighting Scots coach Pat Williams. They told Williams how tough of a playoff out the Fighting Scots were, and how they hoped to play them in a future regular season game because of the level of competition Scotland gave them. “That right there speaks volumes abo...
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The Laurinburg Institute to unveil new prep football team
Some of Laurinburg’s most talented athletes often find themselves unable to continue their athletic career once the ink dries on their high school or GED diploma, for a variety of reasons. Be it grades, income or an unstable family life, sometimes extra time is needed for a recent graduate to find their footing and give themselves the opportunity to succeed at the next level. This is precisely what inspired the Laurinburg Institute and its ...
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The Fighting Scots provided stout defense and just enough offense to give Scotland the nail-biting victory over J.H. Rose. However, it was pitcher Curt Britt who finally found redemption for last season s disappointing loss to the Rampants.
The Fighting Scots redeem last year’s postseason loss to advance in state playoffs
With a pitch count exceeding 100, Curt Britt opened up the seventh inning by allowing a walk and an infield single to the visiting J.H. Rose Rampants. But after a failed Rampant bunt attempt, Britt regained his composure and closed the game by forcing a ground out to give the Fighting Scots the 2-0 victory Tuesday night. Though the narrow second round 4-A playoff win was big, Scotland’s win over the Rampants held special significance for ...
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Fighting Scots varsity girls softball postponed, boys to play as scheduled
Fighting Scots fans will have to wait one more day to see if the varsity softball squad can continue their postseason run. Due to poor field conditions, the Scotland softball team’s meeting with the 19-2 Holly Springs Golden Hawks in the state 4-A playoffs has been postponed. The game was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. tonight at Holly Springs High School. The game will be played at the same time and field on Wednesday May 16th. The varsity bo...
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Scotland s Seyyan Moody had a first place finish in both the 110 and 300 meter hurdle events at the NCHSAA 4-A East Regional championship Saturday afternoon.
Scotland track and field sends 10 athletes to state championship
Jason Chisari staff writer Ten track and field athletes from Scotland High School have put themselves in a position to add even more state honors to their resume. Following the NCHSAA 4-A East Regional Championship meet held at West Johnston High School Saturday afternoon, Ariana Jones from the girls team and nine from the boys squad earned the right to travel to North Carolina A&T State University for the state championships. And wit...
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Richard Bailey
Bailey new Scots football coach
The Fighting Scots new football coach believes the team can capture another state title. Jack Britt’s Richard Bailey was unanimously approved Monday by Scotland County’s Board of Education following a 75-minutes closed session to become the Scotland High School next football coach. He replaces Chip Williams who stepped down after leading Scotland to a 15-0 record and its first state title last season. Though Bailey admits that the decision t...
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Scotland s Blake Bennett (shown here hitting a third inning single) was one of the Fighting Scots biggest offensive threats Friday night against Southview. Bennett was 3-4 with two RBIs, two runs scored and a stolen base.
Scotland survives a pesky Tigers squad to advance in state playoffs
Though a five-run sixth inning made their 11-4 first round playoff win over Southview appear to be a blowout, the Fighting Scots learned to never underestimate their opponent. Because prior to that offensive explosion, the fourth-seeded Tigers were down just two runs to the Fighting Scots and appeared to be on the verge of a comeback. “I’ve been a coach in this game long enough to know that if you don’t go out there and execute, you’ll ge...
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Scotland softball makes early statement in playoff opening round win against Millbrook
Scotland softball coach Pat Williams has a message for any team that may cross the Fighting Scots’ postseason path. Be ready. “My four seniors aren’t ready to pack up their uniforms and the underclassmen are following suit,” said Williams, referring to Scotland seniors Kayla Dees, Cori Newton, Shae Barnes and Sarah Cross. “This team is excited, not nervous, about performing in the playoffs, and they want to show everyone that our record ...
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Scotland girls soccer falls to Broughton
The Fighting Scots varsity girls soccer team endured the rigors of an up-and-down season to finish with a winning conference record and a state 4-A playoff berth. But on Tuesday night, their season came to an end in Raleigh, as Scotland fell to the Broughton Capitals by the score of 7-0. The varsity soccer squad finished their season with an 8-13-2 record. “Broughton was a superior team to us, but I still think we played well overall,” sa...
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Morrison s students compete in events hosted throughout the Carolinas, often returning back to Scotland County with numerous first place awards.
Morrison’s school seeks to teach leadership
When you enter Morrison’s Professional School of Tae-Kwon Do, a bow when you enter and leave is customary, with each bow having its own individual meaning. “A bow when you enter my dojang is a courtesy to the instructor, and is a promise from my students that they will do their very best,” said Morrison, who has run his school for more than 25 years. “When you bow out, it’s also a promise, only this time you’re promising that you will exten...
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Scotland seniors Shae Barnes and Sarah Cross (pictured left to right) make the most of their indoor practice after a rainy Wednesday prevented the Fighting Scots from getting some on-field reps.
A little rain won’t stop the varsity softball Fighting Scots
A few thunderstorms washing over Scotland County didn’t deter Fighting Scots softball coach Pat Williams and his team from getting in a pre-playoff practice. He’s been prepared for days like Wednesday ever since he visited the University of Tennessee a couple years ago to participate in a softball clinic, where a VHS tape demonstrating indoor practice techniques gave him several ideas to run with. While the drills and exercises varied sligh...
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Pitcher Hailey Clark has been a pillar on both offense and defense for the JV Fighting Scots, who finished the season 12-1.
The best season nobody knew about
Spring sports at Scotland High School are all hitting their stride at exactly the same time. The Fighting Scots varsity baseball team has been a juggernaut all season, and after a slow start, the varsity softball team has come on strong just in time for the state 4-A playoffs. The boys and girls track and field teams have qualified several of their athletes for Saturday’s regional competition at West Johnson High School in Benson, NC, with st...
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Scotland third baseman Tim Chavis hits a single in the scrimmage which took place between members of the Fighting Scots varsity and junior varsity teams Tuesday afternoon.
Fighting Scots bide their time before the start of playoffs
If you attended a Scotland high school varsity baseball game at any point this season, chances are you’ve heard it. At the end of every one of their 22 regular season victories, the Fighting Scots huddled in deep left-field, and after saying a prayer, they shout the words “state champs” for the world to hear. And in the days leading up to their opening round 4-A state playoff game against Southview High School at McCoy field, coach Tommy Br...
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Brown replaces Richie Schueler as the St. Andrews basketball coach and will helm the team beginning with the 2012-13 season.
St. Andrews hires new basketball coach
Current assistant coach Andrew Brown will be taking the reigns as head coach of the men’s basketball program at St. Andrews University after former coach Richie Schueler announced his decision to step down as the head coach. “I am very honored and excited about being the next Head Coach at St. Andrews University,” Brown said. “I look forward to reaching out to the community of Scotland County for their continued support of the St. Andrews...
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