Sports
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Former pro hosting hoops clinics
LAURINBURG —Wagram native and former professionial basketball player Lorinza “Junior” Harrington has created a program titled “Student Athletes in Training” and beginning today, he is bringing athletic conditioning classes and basketball skill clinics to the area. Set to take place at the Unionville Recreation Center at 19400 Blakely Road, the…
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Jonathan Smith nearing decision
Jonathan Smith LAURINBURG — Scotland senior linebacker Jonathan Smith is getting closer to making his college decision. Smith is entering the homestretch of his recruitment and six schools have separated themselves. ”My top schools in no order are Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Duke, Michigan, Notre Dame and Virginia Tech,” said…
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Scotland to graduate prolific class
Jaylend Ratliffe was part of one of the most successful senior classes in Scotland football history. The Scots tallied 54 wins the past four years, including a 4A state championship in 2011, and these seniors were the first in school history to go undefeated against rival Richmond Senior. Ashleigh Bailey…
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Eddy wins Athlete of the Year
Beatrice Eddy from Sycamore Lane Middle School was honored as the Female Athlete of the Year for the 2014-2015 school year. Eddy, an eighth grader, was presented the award by athletic director and volleyball coach Adam Romaine, basketball coach Daniel Dockery and soccer coach Jason Hood. She will continue playing…
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St. Andrewscontinues tohost camps
LAURINBURG — St. Andrews will host various athletic camps, clinics, and lessons at the school this summer. Starting in June, the Knights will hold baseball training sessions. Set to take place June 22-25, the program will be directed by St. Andrews baseball coach Drew Roberts in conjunction with U.S. Baseball…
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Marlins draft former Scots star
Former Scotland High pitcher Curt Britt was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 19th round of the MLB Draft on Wednesday. The N.C. State product posted a 2.24 ERA in 56.1 innings this season. RALEIGH — Former Scotland High baseball star Curt Britt was selected in the 19th round…
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Former hoops pro hosting camps
Former professional basketball Lorinza “Junior” Harrington is returning to Scotland County to host a series of basketball camps this summer. A native of Wagram, Harrington played for the Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Hornets and the Memphis Grizzles before continuing his career overseas. LAURINBURG — Former professional basketball player Lorinza “Junior”…
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8U softball squad remains undefeated
The Laurinburg Optimist 8U softball team WLNC remained undefeated this year, finishing in first place during the regular season and winning its end of season tournament. Front row (from left): Alexyss Emanuel, Dawson Blue, Jordin Reed, Jasmine McMillian (bat girl), Abby Leggett. Middle row: Alleigh Chavis, Tiara McMillian, Addi Andrews,…
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Combine marks start of summer football
Dashaun Ferguson (left) and Zamir White will participate in Scotland’s first 7-on-7 scrimmage of the season at Pinecrest next Tuesday. This week is the final week of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association-mandated dead period before the Scots open summer practice on Monday. LAURINBURG — Scotland High School hosted…
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Tennis center hosts tourney
The Scotland County Tennis Center on Atkinson Street hosted the 2015 Chris McLean Memorial Tournament on Saturday. The tennis center also hosts a junior futures tourney in October, and both help raise money for the facility so that it can hold youth activities, buy equipment, and raise awareness about the…
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UNC athleticscandal hitsclose to home
Martinez A half decade filled with various athletic and academic scandals that have rocked the University of North Carolina reached its apex on Thursday, as the school released the Notice of Allegations it received from the NCAA two weeks ago. The clock has started on the university’s answer to the…
