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Today's Sports

  • JV softball team loses to...

    Sam Hickman
    Beacon Correspondent
    The West Brunswick junior varsity softball team dropped its finale in the Touchstone Energy Beach Diamond Invitational 16-8 against East Forsyth’s varsity.
    In the game April 3, Courtney Chappell led the Trojans offensively with a pair of hits, including a three-run home run in the third inning. She also had a single.
    Sumner Russ walked three times and was hit by a pitch. She scored twice.

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  • John Deere equipment donated to...

    By Elsa Bonstein
    Beacon Correspondent
    On March 30, Revels Turf and Tractor delivered three gleaming green mowers and one utility vehicle to Cinghiale Creek, home of the First Tee of Brunswick County.
    They were greeted by rousing cheers from 50 kids, coaches, volunteers and board members of The First Tee of Brunswick County.
    On hand for the presentation were Carol and Rusty Petrea, founders of the chapter.

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  • Winter finally lets go

    By Capt. Jacob Frick
    Backwater Fishing Report

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  • Sports briefs

    Planet Fun bowling
    Planet Fun Classic, March 28: Gary Armistead 279, Rick Lachance 278, Jeff Evans 268. Series: Rick Lachance 723, Jeff Evans 696, Aaron Goodrich 664.
    Women: Gisella Grissett 212, Paula Micale 190, Gisella Grissett 181. Series: Gisella Grissett 562, Paula Micale 509, Alexis Decker 451.
    Brunswick Belles, March 27: Sharon Deutsch 199, Eileen Lenz 170, Judy Galletto 170. Series: Sharon Deutsch 504, Eileen Lenz 456, Gloria Kinghorn 454.

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  • Weather and fishing are finally...

    After reading last week’s report by Capt. Barrett McMullan, I am inspired to write at new literary heights. “Far better is it to dare mighty things, though checkered with failure, than to take ranks with those poor souls who live in the quiet of darkness and thus know not the thrill of victory nor the agony of defeat.”
    Really? How can I compete with such genius? Here is my best effort, but kudos to Capt. Barrett for such strong presentation.

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  • West-North tennis photos
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  • Whiteville beats West in soccer

     Defending girls’ soccer conference champion Whiteville beat West Brunswick 2-1 April 10 in Shallotte.

    This was the second time this season the Wolfpack has beaten the Trojans, who fall to 4-2 in the conference.

    Whiteville scored both of its goals in the first half, the first goal about nine minutes into the game.

    Whiteville scored with about 13 minutes in the half in taking a 2-0 lead.

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  • BCC sweeps Danville in...

     The Brunswick Community College baseball team beat Danville Community College in a doubleheader Saturday at Founders Field, winning the first game 10-0 in five innings and winning the second game 9-1 in seven innings.

    In the first game, BCC scored three runs in the first inning, taking advantage of three walks and an error.

    Ryan Brendle doubled home the first run, and the second run scored on an error on the play. Tony Sanchez singled home the third run.

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  • Trojans beat North in classic...

     West Brunswick beat North Brunswick 1-0 April 3 in the championship game of the Touchstone Energy Beach Diamond Invitational.

    West scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth. With one out, Markel Jones reached third base on an outfielder error. Jones later scored on a passed ball.

    The game had state-playoff intensity from the first pitch to the last. North junior Randy Clark threw a two-hitter. He walked three and struck out five.

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  • Cougars now 7-0 in conference

    Staff Report

    The South Brunswick High School tennis team continues to roll through the Waccamaw Conference, winning two more matches last week.
    On March 26, the Cougars beat West Bladen 9-0 and improved to 7-0 in the conference.
    In singles, Gabe Azzato def. Reyes Velarde 6-0, 6-0. Caleb Stanley def. Christopher Lemmings 6-1, 6-0. Noah Pieper def. Martin Sanchez 6-0, 6-0. Joey Kronenwetter def. Luke Taylor 6-4, 6-1. Jarrett Walls def. Adam Rutland 6-4, 6-4. Caleb Hemphill def. Bryan Labra 6-1, 6-2.

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