Former East Bladen baseball player Sincere Smith signs his contract with the New York Yankees in Tampa, Florida. Smith was a 32nd round choice in the recent draft.
East Bladen's Patty Evers has been named to coach the North Carolina girls team against South Carolina in the Carolinas All-Star Classic in Wilmington in March.
BREAKING NEWS: Amber Alert issued for child abducted from Bladen County day care Monday afternoon.. Call Bladen Sheriff's Office at (910) 862-6960 with info. Story at
Girls basketball: Final: Richlands 93, East Bladen 82 in overtime. Eagles finish season 27-2, Three Rivers regular season and tournament champ, and had won 23 straight games. Job well done!
Salute to fallen Bladen County Native NC Highway Patrol, Trooper Kevin Conner an 11-year veteran of the North Carolina Highway Patrol Troop B District 5 in Columbus County killed in the line of duty:
Final: East Bladen 13, NC Science & Math 0 in 5 innings. Eagles advance to 4th round of state 2A baseball playoffs. Will play Washington-North Johnston winner
Ex-East Bladen standout Lacey Suggs makes 1st start for UNCW basketball and scores 18 points, but Seahawks lose to Hofstra 69-61 on Sunday at Trask Coliseum.
Girls basketball: Final: East Bladen 65, Midway 56. Eagles advance to 3rd round of state 2-A playoffs Saturday. Play either at Richlands or host Farmville Central, depending on outcome of game
West Bladen grad Brandon Council playing for Akron in MAC football title game against Toledo. He's No. 56 and offensive left guard. Game on now on ESPN.
Eagles will play for East 2A baseball championship. Final: East Bladen 5, North Lenoir 0. Host Randleman on Tuesday. Winner advances to state championship series