TARBORO —
The following are scores from the spring sports through the Tarboro Parks and Recreation Department that are played at Indian Lake Sports Complex. The results are from the girls softball league and the Cal Ripken baseball league.
Softball
8 under
Bandits 3 Racers 2
Leading hitters - Bandits - Jewel Shannon 2-2, Collen Bridgers 1-2, Makayla Mears 1-2, Carlie Webb 1-2, Abigail Williams 1-1, Erika Williams 1-1 Racers - Danielle Keel 2-2, Tasyian Johnson 1-1, Dakota Newberry 1-1
Thunder 10 Bandits 9
Leading hitters - Thunder - Taylor Batts 3-3, Lilly Boone 2-2, Briasha Ramsey 2-2, Jamie Guilford 2-2, Sophia Nesbit 2-2, Madison Nichols 2-2, Libby Ramirez 1-2, Brea Adkins 1-2 Bandits - Jewel Shannon 2-2, Autumn Pastain 2-2, Keilly Boyette 2-2, Makayla Mears 1-2, Carlie Webb 1-2, Trinty Sheffield 1-2, Armani Whitehead 1-1, Emma Kate Harrelson 1-1
Standings
Bandits 3-1
Thunder 2-1-1
Racers 0-2-1
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Pride 7 Riptide 1
Leading hitters - Pride - Madison Guyant 3-4, Renee Harris 3-4, Hannah Staton 2-3, Ziquavia Pittman 2-3, Grace Connor 2-3, Chelsea Gregory 2-3, Khandyce Wilkins 2-3, Regan Crowe 1-4 Riptide - Grace Whitehurst 2-2, Jakeiya Barnes 1-2, Ashleigh Perkins 1-2, Emily Grimes 1-2
Rockets 18 Riptide 8
Leading hitters - Rockets - Cora Blunt 3-3, Destiny Cheeseman 3-3, Tamia Everette 3-3, Lauren Smith 3-3, ANgel Edmonds 2-3, Zarya Rackley 2-2, Zina Tillery 2-2, Nyla Guilford 2-2, Mary Taylor 2-2 Riptide - Jakelya Barnes 2-3, Ashleigh Perkins 2-3, Hailee Whitehurst 2-3, Grace Whitehurst 2-2, Hope Whitehurst 1-2, Josie Batten 1-2, Jordan Thursby 1-2
Standings
Rockets 4-0
Riptide 1-3
Pride 1-3
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Blue Jays 6 Diamonds 0
Leading hitters - Blue Jays - Mackenzie Johnson 3-3, Helena Babb 2-2, Alex Stallings 1-3, Spencer Hale 1-2, Syesha Coppedge 1-2 Diamonds - Brianna Hale 2-2
Blue Jays 9 Heartbreakers 1
Leading hitters - Blue Jays - Mackenzie Johnson 2-2, Tiniyah Bridgers 2-2, Alex Stallings 2-3, Helena Babb 1-2 Heartbreakers - Megan Deal 2-2, Teyanna Collins 1-2
Standings
Blue Jays 2-0
Heartbreakers 1-1
Diamonds 0-1
Cal Ripken Baseball
Kiwanis 11 WRL Farms 9
Leading hitters - Kiwanis - Seth Dupree 4-4, Hunter Medford 3-4, Dequavtan Bridgers 2-4, Will Marshall 2-3, John Rondon 2-3, Bryan Smith 1-3, Ocean Nuna 1-3, Charlie Miller 1-1 WRL Farms - Tracis Webb 3-3, Joe Lyons 2-3, Ryan Scott 2-3, Darrell Willoughby 2-3, Austin Hurtado 2-4, Will Hale 2-4, Rymek Williams 1-2, Eric Moss 1-3
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital 10 Pizza Inn 9
Leading hitters - Vidant - Noah Richardson 2-3, Kevin Braswell 2-3, Terry Richardson 2-3, Jacob Davenport 2-3, Jahqaucon Garrett 1-2, Jamie Davenport 1-2, Drew Baker 1-3, Cameron Warren 1-3 Pizza Inn - Hunter Gardener 2-3, Eli Williamson 2-3, CJ Joyner 2-4, Davion Mitchell 1-1, Eric Jones 1-1, Seth Paramore 1-2, Alejandro Garcia 1-2, RB Armstrong 1-3, Clark Dupree 1-3, Cole Morris 1-3, Mason Riley 1-3
Standings
Kiwanis 1-0
Vidant Edgecombe 1-0
WRL Farms 0-1
Pizza Inn 0-1
Sports
Tarboro Parks and Recreation softball and baseball scores
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Six Tarboro girls to compete in track finals
Motivation is a big part of the Tarboro Viking girl's track team's success this season. They enjoy working hard during practice for their coach Rickie Dozier and get fulfillment when they compete in events. Friday will be no different for the six girls that are headed to Greensboro to compete in the NCHSAA 2-A state championship meet at North Carolina A&T State University. They will compete in three relay events and the long jump.
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BIG FISH
Camden Grant and her boyfriend Ricky Davis, Jr. caught a 10 pound carp at a state wildlife pond Wednesday morning off of Highway 33 just outside of Tarboro. Grant said she caught the fish on a piece of shrimp around 10:30 a.m.
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Vikings ousted from playoffs by Jaguars
CARRBORO – After defeating the No. 1 seed in the playoffs Friday, the Tarboro Vikings forgot one thing, they had to hit the ball again Tuesday against the Carrboro Jaguars or their season would be over.
Tarboro failed to be productive at the plate and were eliminated from the NCHSAA 2-A playoffs after losing 8-0 in the second round. Tarboro never gave in after getting down early, but they just couldn't catch a break offensively and get anything going after trailing by five runs after the second inning. -
Cougars finish 7th in state golf match
The SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars went through the regionals and won by four strokes. They just couldn't get it going in the state golf championships Monday or Tuesday at Longleaf Golf and Country Club in Southern Pines. The Cougars finished seventh as a team after shooting 658 over the two day period.
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Vikings advance to second round after defeating Bunn
BUNN – The Tarboro Vikings brought their "A" game and some lively bats with them Friday night when they defeated the Bunn Wildcats 7-5 in the first round of the 2-A NCHSAA state baseball playoffs. The last time the Vikings won a playoff game it was at the same location five years ago.
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Bess hired as new Vikings basketball coach
The Tarboro Vikings have made a coaching change in boy's basketball. They hired Reggie Bess as the new Vikings skipper April 26. Bess is a former Viking basketball star who played for Tarboro in 1995-96. He was part of a team that went to the Eastern Regional finals in 95.
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Tarboro native inducted into Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame
Tarboro native and Tarboro High graduate Martin "Glenn" Sasser was inducted into The Greater Wilimington Sports Hall of Fame Sunday.
Sasser was named to the All-Conference and All-State teams during his high school career. He was also selected to play in the Shrine Bowl game in 1960 and then played in the East-West game in 1961. -
16 under softball tryouts
The Tarboro Parks and Recreation Department and Edgecombe County Girls Softball League will be holding tryouts for 16-under girls fast-pitch softball. The tryouts will takes place Monday and wednesday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Indian Lake Sports Complex on field three.
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Lady Vikings ousted from playoffs by Pirates
WENDELL – After beating teams handily all season, the Tarboro Lady Vikings had the rolls reversed against them Wednesday in the first round of the 2-A NCHSAA state playoffs. The Corinth Holders Lady Pirates controlled the ball the entire match and had a fast paced offense that seemed to be unstoppable. They knocked the Vikings out of the playoffs by beating them 9-0 in only 43 minutes of action.
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AAU BASKETBALL
The East Coast Celtics 15-under AAU basketball team went undefeated in USBA Spring Shootout tournament in Durham April 5-7. The Celtics went 5-0 and this was the third tournament they won. They play May 17-19 in Fayetteville. The Celtics are a combination of players from Tarboro, Rocky Mount and Wilson. They will have a car wash in June in Tarboro and location is to be determined. Senior citizens 60-years of age or older will get their cars washed for free. If you are interested contact Coach Ryan Jones at 252-907-2893.
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