Brian Bailey

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — In a defensive clinic, the Jacksonville Cardinals were able to pull away from J.H. Rose and win over the Rampants 2-1 as they secure their spot in the 6A State Championship. It was a scoreless first half before Carys Carson got the Rampants on board, but Jacksonville’s Ryder Perry quickly tied […]

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greensboro and Durham are playing host to this year’s softball state finals, with D.H. Conley, West Carteret, and North Duplin vying for that championship title. In Game 1 of the 7A state final series, the Vikings and the Weddington Warriors went into extra innings scoreless, with both starting pitchers combining for […]

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — The Vikings and Patriots tried to play for a Game 3 in the 5A and 7A State softball series, but fell short against western North Carolina foes Weddington and Enka. Weddington, the top ranked team in the state, finishes the season undefeated at 27-0 after winning over D.H. Conley 5-0 in […]

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCT) — After winning Game 1 in the 2A state title series, North Duplin dropped the final two games against Roxboro, as the Bulldogs claim the 2A championship. The Rebels got on board first in Game 2 after Lilly Fulghum brought one run home, but Roxboro quickly answered with a two-run hit of […]

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — After handling VCU 10-0 earlier in the day, ECU was looking to keep that momentum going into the Regional Final against UNC, but a couple of early errors lead to the Tar Heels plating eights runs in three innings as they win over the Pirates 9-3, advancing to the Super […]

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — 9OYS’s Brian Bailey caught up with ECU baseball coach Cliff Godwin to talk about the new hires on the coaching staff, like former players Jake Agnos, Bryant Pa…

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s N.C. East-West All-Star week in Greensboro, and the week opened with tonight’s doubleheader in Basketball. Washington’s Chaise Smith and Shimere Garris were on the East roster for the men. East on the white and on the run, Smith to Northwood’s Chad Graes with the big slam. East on the attack […]

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The 2026 Little League Softball World Series opens at Elm Street Park and Stallings Stadium next week, and Pitt County's

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The 2026 North Carolina high school football season is on as today marks the first day schools can officially start practice, with several area schools at it this morning. D.H. Conley is coming off an 8-4 season, finishing second in the Big Carolina 6A/7A behind Jacksonville, who went on to the […]

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The ECU Pirates’ football coach, Blake Harrell, spoke with WNCT’s Brian Bailey about his second full season in leading the team. Pirate coach Blake Harrell is entering his second full season as the head coach of the East Carolina program. He’s gone 14-5 with two bowl wins over ACC teams, and […]