It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Team NC founder, Mike Ward 🙏🏻

A few more clips from my catching lesson this past weekend. Worked framing and got on the machine at the end to work rise balls. Lots of good reps! @ShaneCahalan @TeamNCSoftball @TeamNCYates2728 @ExtraInningSB @LineDsoftball @PrepSoftball @SoftbalAmerica @DiamondAddicts

Fall Travel Season Highlights 🥎 AVG-.479, SLG-.854, H-23, 2B-9, HR-3, RBI-21 FPCT-.977 @ray_seymour @flpgfmedia @ConnectSports_ @BackwardsKJax @THEWOWSB @brandonohearn @TeamNCYates2728 @TeamNCSoftball @ExtraInningSB @LineDsoftball @SBRRetweets @PrepSoftball @DiamondAddicts

Honored to be named one of the @HotStoveDinner Youth Player of the Year finalists. Grateful for my coaches, teammates, and family who push me every day. @TeamNCSoftball @TeamNCYates @ExtraInningSB @PrepSoftball @ridge_catawba @hossjob @MaxPreps @SCSportsReport

Honored to be named a @HotStoveDinner Youth Team of the Year finalist. So proud of this group-hard work, trust, and commitment to each other every day. @TeamNCSoftball @ExtraInningSB @PrepSoftball @SCSportsReport

Thank you @CharlotteSB for an amazing camp experience. I truly enjoyed the opportunity to learn, grow, and compete alongside elite coaches and players.🤙💚 @TeamNCYates @TeamNCSoftball @cbreault12 @JakeCombs_

Thank you @HotStoveDinner for the honor of being a finalist for the 2026 Softball Leadership Award. I am truly grateful for this recognition. 💜 @CoxMillSports @CoxMillSb @TeamNCYates @TeamNCSoftball @MaxPreps @ExtraInningSB

Congratulations to Abbie Wonsick 2027 RHP from Ashe County High School (West Jefferson, NC) on her commitment to continue her academic and athletic journey with Cleveland Community College! Way to go Abbie! #TeamNC #423andcounting

I had a great lesson with Coach Shane this weekend. We worked on a faster, shorter exchange and getting more pull with my frontside on throws. I appreciated @ShaneCahalan and all he does! @TeamNCSoftball @TeamNCYates2728 @WicksburgSB @ExtraInningSB @LineDsoftball @PrepSoftball

Afternoon drills to warmup for the big game tonight. Pickleball with my #PUMC Youth group! Ummmm… think I’ll stick to softball!! 🥎 @TeamNCKobziak @TeamNCSoftball @ExtraInningSB @SBRRetweets @SoftballDown @scsportsreport @toppreps @lineDsoftball @CoastRecruits @coastrecruitsSB

Had a great time at the UVA camp! Thank you to all the coaches for the great instruction and feedback. Loved the campus and facilities, can’t wait for the next camp! Always fun camping with teammates @laneyrtucker2 @Autumn_Adkins16! Go HOOS! 🧡💙@Coach_Jo4444 @CoachTylka

Had an awesome hitting camp today with @HoyaSoftball! I learned many new physical and mental approaches to hitting. I also loved walking around campus after! Thank you @knross32 for hosting such a great camp and I hope to be back soon! Go Hoyas! 🐾 @TeamNCSoftball @TeamNCGaddis

Thank you @UVASoftball for having me yesterday! I learned some new drills and enjoyed the tour of your beautiful facility. @Coach_Jo4444 @JamieAllred24 @CoachTylka @catyreeves @coachdeedeeh Attending camp with teammates is always fun! @teamnctaylor @TeamNCSoftball

This weekend I had the opportunity to share the field and compete with some of the top athletes in the country at @AlabamaSB Elite Prospect and Experience Camp! I can’t thank @UACoachMurphy and the rest of the staff enough for such an amazing 1st experience in Tuscaloosa. I was

Good session at the cage today! Getting ready for school ball and a great summer with @TeamNCYates2728 ‼️ @TeamNCSoftball @ExtraInningSB @SBRRetweets @TopPreps @DiamondAddicts @PrepSoftball @IHartFastpitch

Thank you Best Of Boston for hosting a great camp! @TeamNCKobziak @TeamNCSoftball @ashley3waters @CoachRogerW @kimberlyns19 @CaitlynFallon1

Had a great time at the @SailfishSB camp today!! Thank you @coachKasey and @sacco_gabby for all the great feedback and tips. @TeamNCpc @TeamNCSoftball

Batting practice with @Maren_hornsby15 !! @TeamNCYates2728 @TeamNCSoftball @SBRRetweets @SoftbalAmerica @PrepSoftball @ExtraInningSB @FastpitchWire @DiamondAddicts @MikeLingle @LineDsoftball

Thanks so much @UVASoftball for putting on a great camp today! It was nice to get some work in and start the new year off strong💪🏼 I appreciate all of the instruction and feedback from coaches, players and staff. @Coach_Jo4444 @JamieAllred24 @CoachTylka @DeniseDesireeH1

Our #19 @Caroline_Winser and #97 @viola_knosby_29 enjoyed learning & growing their game at the @UNCSoftball Prospect Camp. Special thanks to @coachmegsmith and her amazing staff for all the feedback. They look forward to being back on campus soon. @TeamNCSoftball

I had a great day at my first @UNCSoftball Prospect Camp! Thank you @coachmegsmith @c_lyon22 @Maddie_Holub @coachkiwij I also enjoyed time with my teammate @Caroline_Winser ! @teamnctaylor @TeamNCSoftball