Jim Sands

North Carolina

Journalist at Greensboro News & Record

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Articles

Cougars sweep Scotland to claim programs first state softball title

3 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Jim Sands

GREENSBORO - Rockingham County closed out the season in fine fashion with a gritty 1-0 victory over Scotland to claim the 2025 NCHSAA 3A softball championship at UNCG Softball Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Rockingham had several scoring opportunities throughout the game, but the Fighting Scots gritty defense, combined with a solid performance in the circle by senior pitcher Avery Stutts, kept the Cougars off the board.
Rockingham claims Game 1 win over Scotland in state championship series

3 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Jim Sands

GREENSBORO - Rockingham County capitalized on a four-run third inning to cap off a 5-2 win in the first game of the NCHSAA 3A softball championship series at the UNCG Softball Stadium on Friday night. The nearly two-hour rain delay did little to cool the bat of Cougars senior Macey Hardy, who went 3-for-4 at the plate and had three RBIs and two runs scored to pace Rockingham in the win.
Cougars sweep Scotland to claim programs first state softball title

3 weeks ago | greensboro.com | Jim Sands

GREENSBORO - Rockingham County closed out the season in fine fashion with a gritty 1-0 victory over Scotland to claim the 2025 NCHSAA 3A softball championship at UNCG Softball Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Rockingham had several scoring opportunities throughout the game, but the Fighting Scots gritty defense, combined with a solid performance in the circle by senior pitcher Avery Stutts, kept the Cougars off the board.
Rockingham claims Game 1 win over Scotland in state championship series

3 weeks ago | greensboro.com | Jim Sands

GREENSBORO - Rockingham County capitalized on a four-run third inning to cap off a 5-2 win in the first game of the NCHSAA 3A softball championship series at the UNCG Softball Stadium on Friday night. The nearly two-hour rain delay did little to cool the bat of Cougars senior Macey Hardy, who went 3-for-4 at the plate and had three RBIs and two runs scored to pace Rockingham in the win.
Several county players receive top Mid-State 2A All Conference honors for spring season

1 month ago | greensboro.com | Jim Sands

Last Friday, more than 50 student-athletes from McMichael, Morehead and Reidsville received top Mid-State 2A All Conference honors for the spring sports season.
Pruitt looking to lead Rockingham to the Promised Land

1 month ago | greensboro.com | Jim Sands

WENTWORTH - Rockingham County High School junior Ava Grace Pruitt is carving out a legacy that won't be soon forgotten in Cougar country. She already is the leader in the record books with several individual softball program records already under her belt and has steadily built a reputation as one of the best high school pitchers in the state.
Reidsville announces staff re-organizational changes

1 month ago | greensboro.com | Jim Sands

The City of Reidsville is reclassifying an existing position to become the Assistant City Manager for Public Safety (ACM-PS) designed to enhance and unify the City's public safety and municipal service efforts. This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of Reidsville's residents and visitors. Reidsville Fire Chief Joshua Farmer began his new duties as ACM-PS/Fire Chief on May 19.
Lady Cougars softball team advances Final Four with 18th shutout

1 month ago | greensboro.com | Jim Sands

WENTWORTH - The Rockingham County softball teams run continued as they posted the 18th shutout of the season in a 4-0 victory over No. 3 seed Oak Grove in the fourth round of the 2025 3A NCHSAA state playoffs Friday. The Cougars post season home stand will continue in the Final Four due to the 3-1 upset of No. 5 Crest over No. 1 Enka on the other side of the bracket to earn their spot in the Final Four May 16.
Gengler signs to take his game on the diamond to RCC

1 month ago | greensboro.com | Jim Sands

Reidsville senior baseball player Lucas Gengler decided to stay local. On Wednesday, the right-handed athlete signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball and continue his education at Rockingham Community College following his high school graduation in June. Gengler closed out his senior season with a .409 batting average and scored nine runs, had 27 hits, 18 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. He was 2-0 as a starter on the mound and closed out his senior season with a 3.35 ERA.
Four Rockingham seniors sign to take their talents to the next level

1 month ago | greensboro.com | Jim Sands

WENTWORTH - Last week four Rockingham County seniors - Zoey Snead, Lily Strittmatter, Kimberly Kirby and Cole Behe - shared the stage as each student-athlete signed their National Letters of Intent to continue playing at the next level following their high school graduation in June. Snead signed to play softball at Ferrum College. She has proven to be an offensive powerhouse for the Lady Cougars which is evident in her .471 batting average.

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