Kyle Pillar
Nine-time N.C. Press Association award-winning sports editor. Indiana University of Pennsylvania communications media and journalism alumni. English teacher, Ninth Grade Academy.
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Balance of strong offense, solid pitching guides Renegades to win over Lee County
ROCKINGHAM — A six-run first inning was more than enough to help the Richmond Renegade baseball team coast to a win on Tuesday.
JV Renegades fall to Lee County in final series opener
ROCKINGHAM — A late-game comeback fell short for the junior varsity Richmond Renegades on Tuesday.
Hamlet falls in playoff opener, Gordon says team will be ready to even series
WILMINGTON — After two days of rain delays, the Hamlet Post 49 baseball team got its Area 2 postseason tournament started on Tuesday.
‘Special talent’ on the rise: McNeil quickly becoming a top 2024 basketball recruit
ROCKINGHAM — The dream for Paul McNeil Jr. has always been to play Division I basketball, and for the rising sophomore at Richmond Senior High School, that dream is becoming more and more of a reality each day.
Post 49's updated playoff schedule announced
HAMLET — A rainout this weekend has altered the Hamlet Post 49 baseball team’s playoff schedule.
Big first inning helps Renegades complete 3-game sweep of Southern Lee
ROCKINGHAM — Collecting their second consecutive mercy-rule win in as many nights, the Richmond Renegades completed a three-game sweep of Southern Lee on Thursday.
JV Renegades run away late, sweep Southern Lee
ROCKINGHAM — A five-run fifth inning propelled the junior varsity Richmond Renegades to their third straight win on Thursday.
Post 49 uses regular-season finale to prep for Area 2 playoff tournament
HAMLET — The Hamlet Post 49 baseball team closed its regular-season schedule with a loss to Florence Post 1 on Thursday.
Renegades mercy-rule Southern Lee to win 4th straight game
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Renegades’ bats came alive Wednesday against Southern Lee, helping the team to its fourth-straight win.
Walker walk-off: JV Renegades overcome late deficit to defeat Southern Lee
ROCKINGHAM — Trailing 6-2 entering the bottom of the fifth inning during Wednesday’s game, the junior varsity Richmond Renegade baseball team rallied to defeat Southern Lee in walk-off fashion.
