03/29/2024
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Bladen County rallied from a 4-1 deficit and defeated Rolesville 7-4 Saturday in the State-Wide Activities Committee (SWAC) 10-Under Girls Softball State Tournament in Williamston.

Zoe Smith walked, stole second and third base and darted home on a passed ball with the go-ahead run.

Lainey Hughes slammed a double and scored a run for Bladen County. Teammates Lainey Autry, Hannah Pait and Acee Campbell belted one single each.

Maegan Burney, Alexus Mitchell, Autry, Pait and Campbell scored one run each for Bladen County.

AnnaGrey Heustess started in the circle for Bladen County and struck out two batters. Karli Priest relieved Heustess in the second inning and struck out three in her two-plus innings to pick up the win.

Bladen County advanced to play Holly Springs, but that game was stopped by rain Saturday night and will be played at 9:45 Sunday morning.

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