Baseball falls in regional finals
The baseball team advanced to the East Regional finals before losing the first two games of a best-of-three series to Whiteville last week.
The Chargers finished their season 23-8 and advanced further in the playoffs than any Northwood baseball team in history.
Northwood advanced to the regional finals with a 7-1 win at First Flight May 22. But Thursday, May 24, the Chargers lost at Whiteville 4-1 and dropped the second game of the series the next night at home, 7-1.
“It was a fun ride and I hate to see it come to an end,” said coach Rick Parks. “But we accomplished a lot of great things this year and we hope to learn from it for the future.”
Girls’ soccer loses in 2nd round
The girls’ soccer team traveled to Kill Devil Hills, NC, losing to First Flight 2-1 in the second round of the playoffs. After a tough 80 minutes, the game was tied 1-1 when the regulation clock ran out. First Flight scored the game winner in the first half of overtime.
Two Northwood starters for the team were sent to the hospital. Sophomore Dana Walker was taken by ambulance in the middle of the game due to a dislocated hip and sophomore Hannah Holloway was taken after the game due to a throat contusion.
Overall, the Chargers finished 13-4-3.
“Over this season, we as a team bonded and grew stronger together, which helped enormously with our play. Even though it ended quickly and sadly, the memories were great and this season by far has been one of the best,” said Walker.
Alex Council places 3rd in States
Freshman Alex Council placed third in the 100 meter dash in the State Championship May 11.
“It was fun, and I was happy I was the fastest freshman in 2A,” said Council. “[I’m proud] I got to make it all the way to states.”
Boys’ doubles team loses in 2nd round
Boys’ tennis players Zafer Estill, sophomore, and Chris Cole, junior, traveled to Cary’s tennis park for the state tournament. After a win against Topsail, they were defeated in the second round by Salisbury.
“I hope we can all practice over the summer so we can compete better with the rest of the teams,” Cole said.
Jordan McClamroch finished 31st at states
Junior Jordan McClamroch became the first boys’ golfer to qualify for states in the history of Northwood. McClamroch shot a three-over par 75 at the mid-eastern regional, held at Chapel Hill Country Club May 7. He finished second and advanced to the state championship, where he finished 31st.
— Compiled by Caroline Schneider, Tori Nothnagel, Sterling Logan, Ally DeJong & Emily Brooks