Scotland
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It all started here: Max Dowdle’s ‘Legacy NC 100 Murals in 100 Counties’ begins in Scotland
LAURINBURG — Acclaimed artist Max Dowdle is embarking on an ambitious endeavor to paint 100 murals in North Carolina’s 100 counties within the next five years.
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Ratliffe wins NJCAA title with Sandhills CC
LAURINBURG — The spread of the coronavirus brought the world of sports to a screeching halt. And it made life a little tougher for the Sandhills Community College men’s basketball team. But the virus didn’t stop the Flyers from winning the NJCAA DIII championship on Friday. It was the program’s…
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McRae, Johnson, Wall, Swindell named all-conference
LAURINBURG — Four Scotland High basketball players earned 2019-20 All-Sandhills Athletic Conference honors. Garrett McRae, Mandrell Johnson and Bruce Wall were named to the boys all-conference team, and Asjah Swindell landed a spot on the girls all-conference team. McRae, who also joined Johnson on the NCBCA All-District team, averaged 17.1…
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Tennis preview: Scots aim for another postseason appearance
This year’s Scotland High boys tennis roster includes several players who helped the Fighting Scots advance to the second round of the 4A dual team state championships last year. Returners Nick Murphy, Drew Hamilton and Nick Eury all picked up singles victories when Scotland defeated South View in the first…
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Fighting Scots top Lumberton, improve record to 2-0
LAURINBURG — The Scotland High boys tennis team improved its record to 2-0 with an 8-1 victory over Lumberton on Wednesday evening. Scotland’s Drew Hamilton, Nick Murphy, Nick Eury, Bryce Cooper and Luke Strickland picked up victories in their respective singles matches. Chase McCormick earned Lumberton’s only victory of the…
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Steele signs with Fayetteville State
LAURINBURG — Scotland High senior BreAnna Steele signed her letter of intent Wednesday to play softball at Fayetteville State University. Steele has a 3.31 ERA through 74 innings of work at Scotland. She’s tallied 48 strikeouts. “I’m excited to start a new chapter in my life, and hopefully add to…
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McRae, Johnson named NCBCA All-District
Scotland High basketball players Garrett McRae and Mandrell Johnson earned All-District 8 honors from the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association. McRae was named to the second-team All-District team. The senior guard averaged 17.1 points, four rebounds, 2 1/2 assists and 2.2 steals per game this season. He shot 52 percent…
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Baseball: Scots roll past Jack Britt
FAYETTEVILLE — The Scotland High baseball team improved to 3-0 on the young season with a 16-3 win at Jack Britt (2-2) on Tuesday. The Fighting Scots will host Jack Britt at 7 p.m. on Thursday night at McCoy Field. Brandon Tester Sports Editor
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Softball: Lady Scots fall to Jack Britt in pitcher’s duel
FAYETTEVILLE — A dominant outing from junior pitcher Carlie Myrtle helped Jack Britt’s softball team defeat Scotland 1-0 in nine innings on Tuesday night. Myrtle tallied 18 strikeouts and held the Lady Scots (0-1, 0-1 SAC) to just two hits. Scotland’s Isabell Allen had both of those hits. Scotland pitcher…
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Tester: Scots bring energy into SAC opener
The Scotland High baseball team brought a lot of energy to its season-opening doubleheader against Laney and Ashley on Saturday. That energy powered the Scots to a pair of wins, including a 10-1 rout of Ashley. The Fighting Scots will need to bring that same energy as they begin their…
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Fighting Scots start season with wins over Laney, Ashley
LAURINBURG — The Scotland High baseball team opened the 2020 season by sweeping a doubleheader against a pair of Wilmington schools on Saturday afternoon at McCoy Field. Scotland defeated Laney High 4-1 before finishing the day with a convincing 10-1 win over Ashley. Scotland pitchers Tyler Barfield and Lane Roberson…
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Scotland baseball, softball alums playing in college
LAURINBURG — Several former Scotland High baseball and softball players are playing college ball this year. Here’s a look at how those athletes are faring at their respective schools. All stats are accurate as of Friday morning. BASEBALL DALY MARCANO, SOPHOMORE RHP/INF, SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Marcano has taken on the…
