51�� News

Henry Tutera '28 Commits to Clemson University Baseball

51�� — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:11:44 -0400

Like any great catcher, everything comes down to quick reflexes and vision for Henry Tutera ’28.

You name it, he does it at a high level – whether blocking wild pitches, savagely putting the barrel of the bat on the ball, or throwing out baserunners.

Jameson Dow '27 Henry Tutera '28 Named to All-State Teams

51�� — Mon, 25 May 2026 11:46:15 -0400

Conference championships were largely won this spring because of their steady influence and play in key positions.

Jameson Dow '27 (lacrosse) and Henry Tutera '28 (baseball) filled very similar roles in very different sports. They have been named to NCISAA all-state teams.

Varsity Baseball Homers Four Times in 17th Win

51�� — Wed, 06 May 2026 09:03:54 -0400

Bourne Field can become a hitter’s dream and pitcher’s worst nightmare on a windy day. 51�� was the only baseball team testing the dimensions of its ballpark Tuesday.

Four different players homered – Will Ray ‘27, Cade Graning ‘26, Patrick Robichaud ‘27, and Jack Ray ‘26 in that order – and the Greenies bombed visiting Charlotte Country Day out of the first round of the NCISAA 4-A state playoffs, 10-2.

Baseball Clinches Share of CAA Championship

51�� — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:40:56 -0400

Sidewinder Alex Cocklin ‘27 came in late Tuesday to shut the door on Rabun Gap (Ga.).

Even with the bases loaded, Alex kept deceiving the Eagles with his motion and location until the very end, earning a save with three strikeouts in the seventh inning.

Alex and two other pitchers limited Rabun Gap to four hits and 51�� managed all but one of its runs in the first three innings of a 6-4 win that clinches at least a share of the Carolinas Athletic Association championship.

Patrick Robichaud '27 Pitches a Gem for Varsity Baseball

51�� — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:02:50 -0400

A Spring Family Weekend gem worth revisiting.

Patrick Robichaud ’27 throws hard, and he threw well throughout Saturday’s 6-1 win over visiting Charlotte Latin.

Mac Kimel '22 Wins High Point University Sportsmanship Award

51�� — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:25:28 -0400

High Point University’s Sportsman of the Year?

We know him!

The HPU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee voted for Mac Kimel ’22 to receive its annual sportsmanship award during Monday night’s Pawscars Awards Ceremony.

Cade Graning '26 Powers Varsity Baseball to 12th Win

51�� — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:24:28 -0400

Every senior wants a signature moment from their final high school season.

For 51�� second baseman Cade Graning ’26, there was no better time for his first home run of the year than Tuesday with the bases loaded.

William Fleming '17 Signs Minor League Deal With Twins

51�� — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:28:42 -0400

The Wichita Wind Surge is a name that rolls right off the tongue.

Minor league baseball teams are undefeated when it comes to quirky mascots and William Fleming ’17 has a new organization for his sixth season of professional baseball.

Baseball Blows Out ACA to Start Conference Play

51�� — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:59:42 -0400

SWANNANOA – Nineteen unanswered runs will break open any and every game.

It was close until it wasn’t Tuesday at Asheville Christian Academy – Patrick Robichaud ’27 and Henry Tutera ’28 each drove in four runs and doubled twice, while Will Ray ’27 and TK Wright ’27 matched them with three hits in 51�� varsity baseball’s 22-3 road win.

Varsity Baseball Finishes Strong at Covenant Day

51�� — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:46:08 -0400

MATTHEWS – The first cut may be the deepest, but it was the last ones from 51�� varsity baseball’s lineup that stung Covenant Day the most Friday night.

What looked like an apparent save situation for the Greenies after six innings morphed into a runaway 12-2 road win.

Baseball Now 3-0 on Spring Break Trip to Alabama

51�� — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:10:45 -0400

GULF SHORES, Ala. — A sojourn to Alabama has been good for the boys.

51�� varsity baseball improved to 3-0 in the Gulf Coast Classic tournament with today's 13-1 mercy rule win over previously undefeated Mineral Wells (8-1) from Texas.

Baseball Wins on a Walkoff by TK Wright '27

51�� — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:41:59 -0500

Confidence can work wonders, from the top to the bottom of a lineup.

No. 9 hitter TK Wright came through Friday in the perfect spot for him – the junior’s third hit and second RBI of the night was a walkoff single in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Baseball Rolls to Second Lopsided Win at Combine Academy

51�� — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:03:33 -0500

LINCOLNTON – 51�� varsity baseball still needs to find some middle ground, between winning big and losing close games.

Not that one half of that dilemma is ever a problem.

Baseball Clobbers Cannon School in 2026 Season Opener

51�� — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:37:40 -0500

CONCORD – Ending a game early on a night like Monday puts the “mercy” in the mercy rule.

Varsity baseball made a chilly, but successful trip to Cannon School for its 2026 season opener.

Garin Gosnell '28 Selected for State Games Baseball

51�� — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:27:51 -0400

Congratulations to Garin Gosnell ’28, who will represent Western North Carolina’s Region 8 in the BODYARMOR State Games of North Carolina baseball showcase which is June 16-20 in Greensboro.

Baseball Victorious on Senior Night for 5 Greenies

51�� — Fri, 02 May 2025 09:24:57 -0400

Jonathan Reece ’25 went out the way every senior hopes to, in more ways than one.

51��’s catcher was 3-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday in his final home game, a 9-4 win over St. Joseph’s Catholic (S.C.).

JV Baseball Rolls to 11th Win

51�� — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:22:57 -0400

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Optimism is warranted for the future of 51�� baseball, evidenced by 11 wins and counting for the JV Greenies.

Zach Byrd ‘28 was 3-for-4 with a double and three RBIs and Pablo Neme ‘27 went 2-3 with a pair of doubles and three RBIs in Monday’s 11-2 win at the Greenville (S.C.) Hurricanes.

Switch-Hitting Corbin Spilliards '27 Homers Twice in First CAA Game

51�� — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:40:45 -0400

Baseball is the oldest sport at 51��. Historical records show that a team came together quickly after the official opening of school on September 30, 1901. Three weeks to be exact, even though there were only 20 students at the time.

And in all these years since, something happened Wednesday for the first time or one of the few times ever.

Baseball Rolls for Second Straight Game

51�� — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:08:55 -0400

Back-to-back wins have momentum on the right side as 51�� varsity baseball prepares to reenter NCISAA play.

Will Ray ’27 perfectly set the tone Thursday with a leadoff double and the Greenies went on to hammer visiting Hayesville, 13-1.

Baseball Whips Asheville Trailblazers in Season Opener

51�� — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:53:18 -0500

CANDLER – Tuesday night’s season opener for 51�� varsity baseball only went four innings, more than enough for the team to wear out the basepaths at Bob Lewis Ballpark.

Garin Gosnell ‘28, Corbin Spilliards ‘27, and Henry Tutera ‘28 had three RBIs apiece in a 21-1 mercy rule win over the Asheville Trailblazers.

51�� Remembers Jim Martin '57 (1937-2025)

51�� — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:08:09 -0500

51�� athletics lost a legend with the recent passing of James Lewis Martin ’57, better known to his classmates as “Jim.”

Jim was a charter member of the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997 and the first NFL player in school history. He briefly played with the Cleveland Browns before serving his country in the U.S. Army for three and a half years.

Jonathan Reece Commits to Caldwell CC Baseball

51�� — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:05:02 -0500

Congratulations to Jonathan Reece ’25 on his verbal commitment to Caldwell Community College baseball!

Davis Jones '25 Commits to Sewanee Baseball

51�� — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:21:14 -0400

Congratulations to Davis Jones ’25, who has committed to play baseball for Sewanee: The University of the South!

Pete Boatwright '25 Commits to Sewanee Baseball

51�� — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:24:50 -0400

Congratulations to Pete Boatwright ’25 on his verbal commitment to play college baseball for Sewanee: The University of the South!

Pete is a right-handed pitcher/outfielder from Asheville. He holds a weighted grade-point average of 4.7, belongs to the National Honor Society, and is a Proctor in Young House.

Luka Rose '25 Commits to Play College Baseball

51�� — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:57:25 -0400

Congratulations to Luka Rose ’25, who announced his verbal commitment to play baseball for Queens University of Charlotte today!

Garrett Clapsaddle '21 Wins USMMA Award

51�� — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:36:21 -0400

With one year to go, Garrett Clapsaddle ’21 has made his mark at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

The 51�� alumnus, pictured third from right, was one of the big winners at Wednesday night’s year-end athletic awards ceremony in Kings Point, N.Y., receiving the Kenneth Graff Memorial Award. The Graff award is presented each year to a USMMA baseball player and soccer player who exemplifies fierce competitiveness, regimental honor and integrity, and family pride.

Spring All-Conference Teams Include 30 Greenies

51�� — Sat, 11 May 2024 13:31:42 -0400

Congratulations to 30 spring sports athletes who were named to all-conference teams in the Carolinas Athletic Association.

Baseball Wins First Playoff Game in Five Years

51�� — Thu, 09 May 2024 08:44:06 -0400

Fresh start, second season, or whatever else you want to call it.

A 51�� varsity baseball team with renewed life came out swinging with some focus and aggression in the second round of the NCISAA 4-A state playoffs.

Jonathan Reece ’25, Luka Rose ’25, and Jake Gravley ’24 made Bourne Field look like a hitter-friendly park, each homering in Wednesday afternoon’s 8-2 home win over Cannon School.

This is the first playoff win for the Greenie program since 2019.

JV Greenies Break Out Old Jerseys for Eighth Win

51�� — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:32:56 -0400

A classic look made better by another W.

JV Baseball dusted off some decades-old uniforms that the Athletic Department still has in storage Saturday. The exact age of the uniforms is not known, but they are believed to date back to the 1980s or 1990s when a scripted ‘C’ was the predominant logo worn by 51�� sports teams.

Spring Signing Day Celebrates the Class of 2024

51�� — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:44:52 -0400

Symbolism on point: 24 college sports recruits from 51��’s Class of 2024.

Following an extended assembly Friday, boys taking part in Spring Signing Day were joined by their family and Greenie brothers for a ceremony in Mebane Field House.

William Fleming '17 Promoted to Triple-A Baseball

51�� — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:10:56 -0400

Baseball players romanticize the city of Omaha, Nebraska, as all roads lead there each year for the College World Series.

William Fleming ’17 was no different at Wake Forest.

Turns out, Omaha is not a bad spot to be now either. There, William is one call away from becoming the first-ever 51�� alumnus to reach the major league level.

Baseball Makes Quick Work of Carolina Day, Durham Academy

51�� — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 07:05:35 -0400

Between tweaking the lineup in some spots and the quality of pitching that 51�� varsity baseball has seen, head coach Wes King P’27 feels supremely confident in his guys moving forward.

The Greenies did not give up a run all weekend in wins over Carolina Day (11-0 on Friday) and Durham Academy (15-0). In turn, the Greenies did their part at the plate to ensure neither game at Bourne Field went past five innings due to the mercy rule.

Luka Rose '25 Hits, Pitches Baseball to 8th Win

51�� — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:58 -0400

CHESNEE, S.C. - Luka Rose ’25 was dialed in Wednesday, everywhere and every way.

A baseball player cannot do much better than being the winning pitcher and leading hitter on the same night.

Greenies Ride Pitching of Charlie Collins '24 to Another Win

51�� — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:43:55 -0400

Better get what you can when you can off Charlie Collins ’24.

Charlie made his second home start of the season Saturday. And much like the first, he only got more unhittable with each ensuing pitch. Working fast on a cold day, the Western Carolina University recruit struck out 10 and allowed his only runs in the first inning of a 6-2 complete game win over Charlotte Latin.

The Greenies (7-2) gave their ace three runs of support in the third inning and again in the fifth.

Baseball Reignites Offense in Greenville

51�� — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:43:43 -0400

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Ethan Rose ’24 smoking a double down the right-field line to start the game was an auspicious start.

51�� proceeded to feast on Greenville (S.C.) Hurricanes pitching for 17 hits – 10 more than the seven combined hits in their last three games – to win on the road Wednesday, 13-5.

Baseball Advances to Semifinals of Florida Tournament

51�� — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:05:49 -0400

SANFORD, Fla. – Indecision or the itsy-bitsiest mistake will come back to haunt you against this 51�� baseball team.

Two opponents so far in the Florida League High School Invitational have committed a total of nine errors. But the Greenies’ scrappiness and speed has a lot to do with that.

So Far, So Good for Greenie Baseball in Florida

51�� — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:30:23 -0400

SANFORD, Fla. – No bats, balls, or gloves today.

51�� went into the Florida League High School Invitational with a predetermined schedule, knowing that Tuesday would be reserved solely for a team outing to Universal Studios.

Baseball Sweeps SouthLake; Looks Ahead to Florida

51�� — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:47:50 -0500

CANDLER, N.C. - Jonathan Reece ’25 ran the bases like it was no big deal Saturday, waiting for every runner in front of him to properly touch second, third, and home plate.

It wasn’t even the catcher’s first grand slam in a little over a year with the 51�� baseball program, which speaks to the kind of run that Jonathan has been on.

Charlie Collins '24 Pitches Greenies to First Win

51�� — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:28:59 -0500

When a pitcher like Charlie Collins ’24 is dealing, it’s the best icebreaker of them all.

The Western Carolina University recruit got better as Thursday night’s game wore on and 51��’s bats eventually caught up for a 9-0 shutout of visiting Cannon School.

Jacob Wilde '24 Commits to Brevard College Baseball

51�� — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:55:31 -0500

Day Student Proctor and fifth-year senior Jacob Wilde ’24 had the best kind of Blue Christmas.

Jacob verbally committed Monday to play baseball for Brevard College, whose predominant color is blue.

Reese Ballard '24 Commits to Asbury University Baseball

51�� — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:16:10 -0500

No one is looking forward to baseball in 2024 more than Reese Ballard ’24.

He only got four games under his belt last spring before losing the rest of his junior season to an injury.

Commitments for Class of 2024 Now Stands at 10

51�� — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:03:32 -0500

As of Friday, there are now 10 seniors from 51��’s Class of 2024 who have committed to play college sports.

Jake Gravley '24 Makes College Baseball Commitment

51�� — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:30:59 -0400

Catcher, outfielder, corner infielder, and relief pitcher.

51�� baseball coach Wes King P’27 can theoretically put Jake Gravley ’24 just about everywhere in his lineup.

Pat James Named to State Hall of Fame

51�� — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:26:37 -0400

It’s the ultimate double play for Pat James.

Already part of the 51�� Athletic Hall of Fame, Pat was recently added to the N.C. Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Charlie Collins '24 Commits to Western Carolina Baseball

51�� — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:27:54 -0400

Just ask state champion High Point Wesleyan how effective Charlie Collins ’24 can be when his stuff is working.

Charlie gave up only two earned runs, six hits, and no walks when 51�� varsity baseball soundly beat the Trojans, 14-4, back on April 1.

William Fleming '17 Promoted to Double-A Baseball

51�� — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:33:16 -0400

He’s a Natural.

No, really.

The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they are promoting 51�� alumnus William Fleming ’17 to their Double-A affiliate – the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

Individuals, Teams Feted on Athletic Awards Night

51�� — Fri, 19 May 2023 04:36:24 -0400

A new tradition served as the unofficial start to 51��'s 123rd Commencement Weekend on Thursday night.

Charlie Collins '24 Pitches Greenies to Victory in Regular-Season Finale

51�� — Sat, 06 May 2023 17:24:08 -0400

DURHAM – Pitching on short rest, Charlie Collins ’24 made it a dreadfully long afternoon for Durham Academy.

Either looking or swinging, the Cavaliers never managed to catch up with 51��’s ace – Charlie struck out 11 batters in the first six innings of Saturday’s 9-0 shutout win.

Baseball Clinches Share of CAA Championship

51�� — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:24:22 -0400

RABUN GAP, Ga. - Like most at his position, 51��’s catcher does thankless work every game that never shows up in the box score.

Tuesday might as well have been Jonathan Reece ’25 Appreciation Night with his statistical output.

CAA Baseball Championship Comes Down to Series with Rabun Gap

51�� — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:48:04 -0400

Matthew Hammel ’23 does not foresee playing baseball beyond the club or intramural level at Appalachian State University.

His senior season would be a pretty hard act to follow.

Baseball Collects Key Conference Win at ACA

51�� — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:31:12 -0400

SWANNANOA – Jake Gravley ’24 watched the ball jump off his bat and knew it was extra bases. There was no hesitation as he wheeled around second base, headed for third.

Baseball Teams Cruise to Easy Wins in CAA Play

51�� — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:38:32 -0400

Getting on base is never overrated.

51�� has been doing it better this spring than any baseball season in recent memory.

Baseball Holds on for 10th Win

51�� — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:10:06 -0400

51�� varsity baseball players and coaches huddled up Wednesday in shallow right field, as they always do, and agreed to a harsh critique of their 10th win.

Baseball, Lacrosse Make Quick Work of Blues

51�� — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:27:22 -0400

Parker Beiland ’24 lit up Asheville School for five goals, all in the first half, and by that time 51�� varsity lacrosse was off to races for Tuesday’s 20-5 road win.

Baseball Batters Wesleyan, 14-4

51�� — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 04:34:31 -0400

Rest assured, had there been a seventh inning on Saturday, no one else was finishing the game for Charlie Collins ’24.

With his stoicism and placement, the right-hander from Bryson City, N.C., gave 51�� varsity baseball a defining performance and said he still had more in him after 93 pitches.

Johno Pierce '23 Returns in Style for Baseball

51�� — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:35:47 -0400

KNOXVILLE - Welcome back, Johno Pierce ’23.

The senior from Brentwood, Tenn., looked as comfortable as he could be Wednesday in Tennessee, getting the very first at bats of his senior season.

Baseball Moves to 4-1 With Win Over Defending State Champion

51�� — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:12:31 -0400

Jake Gravley ’24 never doubted that everyone in 51��’s dugout had his back. It’s still a nice feeling to be proven right.

Collapse, Then Comeback for Varsity Baseball in Tennessee

51�� — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:17:56 -0400

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Freshman reliever Wells Alderman ’26 was the sixth different pitcher for 51�� on Wednesday.

He was too poised to be cold.

Baseball Resumes Young Season in Tennessee

51�� — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:37:08 -0400

51�� baseball players will feel history all around them when they step inside TVA Credit Union Ballpark on Wednesday night.

The park has been around since 1956 and hosted the minor-league Johnson City Cardinals (Tenn.) up until three years ago. Future All-Stars, Gold Glove winners, and Silver Sluggers passed through over the years on their way to the big leagues.

Cam Opp '14 Takes Unconventional Path to the Pros

51�� — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:05:26 -0400

Last year, Freddie Freeman agreed to one of the most lucrative contracts in Major League Baseball – six years for $162 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

But on Sunday, he was just another out for Cam Opp ’14.

Brody Raleigh '23 Hits for the Cycle in Season Opener

51�� — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:32:39 -0500

Brody Raleigh ’23 had no hesitation in his voice when he said he had never hit for the cycle before Wednesday.

Now the 51�� senior can say with equal confidence that he has done it.

Baseball Embarks on New Season at Home

51�� — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:04:45 -0500

Three returning all-conference players could have 51�� varsity baseball in the mix again for the Carolinas Athletic Association championship.

William Fleming '17 Returns to Campus for 'Lunch & Learn'

51�� — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:24:47 -0500

Thursday would have been a rainout if William Fleming ’17 was pitching a baseball game.

Fortunately, he and the boys were comfy and dry indoors for the latest installment of the “Lunch and Learn” speaker series.

Twenty Greenies Now Committed to Play College Sports

51�� — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:56:24 -0500

Winners on the field, winners off it.

Continued excellence across the board for 51�� athletics is being reflected in recruiting. For the third time in five years, a senior class will include 20 or more boys who have committed or signed to play college sports.

51�� Honors 16 College Athletics Signees with Special Assembly

51�� — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:27:36 -0500

Nearly one-fourth of 51��’s Class of 2023 was seated at a long row of tables Monday morning with college paraphernalia spread all around.

An extraordinary year for Greenie athletics called for the vast space of Mebane Field House to hold a special all-school Assembly.

William Fleming '17 Part of MLB Trade

51�� — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:53:47 -0400

William Fleming '17 will be a little closer to home after a trade in Major League Baseball that transpired Monday between the Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners.

Chase Gribble '23, Ethan Rose '24 Selected to State Games Baseball

51�� — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:08:00 -0400

Baseball season had only just begun for Chase Gribble ’23 and Ethan Rose ’24 when 51�� played its last game three weeks ago.

On top of the summer showcases and tournaments they already had planned, the two Greenies have been selected to the BODYARMOR State Games.

Graduation Week Sees Four More Greenies Sign

51�� — Tue, 17 May 2022 16:27:10 -0400

Seniors from the Class of 2022 are only five days away from becoming alumni of 51��.

But first, Jackson Burch ’22, Jacob Halfacre ’22, Sam White ’22, and Trey Wagner ’22 had a big item to mark off their graduation week checklist.

Varsity Baseball Prevails on Senior Night

51�� — Fri, 06 May 2022 09:45:33 -0400

Jackson Ogren ’22 has played enough games at Tripp Bourne ’66 Field to recognize a long, but harmless fly ball.

Still, he kept his emotions bottled up until the catch had been made in center field Thursday night.

Jackon Hipp '18 Finishing Up at Brown; Far From Done With Baseball

51�� — Fri, 06 May 2022 08:48:33 -0400

Jackson Hipp ‘18 has relished every plate appearance, every fly ball he has chased down in the outfield for the Brown University baseball team this season.

For, you see, Jackson is making up for lost time unlike any other college athlete who has ever come from 51��.

Varsity Baseball Scores Season-High 21 Runs in Nonconference Win

51�� — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 08:06:38 -0400

51�� varsity baseball has won games this season with as few as two or three runs.

Wednesday was an offensive explosion at the other end of the spectrum.

Varsity Baseball Shuts Out Rabun Gap in Critical CAA Game

51�� — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:05:31 -0400

Ethan Rose ’24 knew his responsibility when he came on in relief Wednesday night.

The sophomore did a lot more than finish what Mac Kimel ’22 started.

Varsity Baseball Rallies in Extra Innings to Beat First-Place ACA

51�� — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:59:18 -0400

Webb Hughes ’22 tossed his bat to the ground and jogged to first base with the most satisfying walk of his career Tuesday night.

How to sum up the first true home win under Tripp Bourne ‘66 Field’s new lights?

Baseball Rallies Late to Down Asheville School

51�� — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:24:40 -0400

Thursday was an open and shut case for Jakob Iwanek ’24.

Varsity Baseball Wins in Tennessee

51�� — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:04:40 -0400

Naturally, everything was coming up green on St. Patrick’s Day.

Mac Kimel ’22 pitched a four-hit complete game shutout and Matthew Hammel ’23 was 3-for-3 for 51�� varsity baseball in Thursday’s 3-0 win over Gibbs (Tenn.).

Mac Kimel '22, Varsity Baseball Impress in 2022 Opener

51�� — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:54:27 -0500

Mac Kimel ’22 had been anticipating his next start for what felt like an eternity. 51�� varsity baseball was long overdue for a home win, too.

Everyone got what they had been waiting for Wednesday.

Three-Time All-Star Visits 51�� Baseball Practice

51�� — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:21:02 -0500

Pitchers and catchers should have already reported, signaling the start to Spring Training.

One upside to the work stoppage in Major League Baseball is that 51�� could receive a visit from three-time All-Star relief pitcher Greg Holland on Wednesday.

Future is Bright for Eighth-Grade Baseball Player CJ AuBuchon '26

51�� — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:17:56 -0500

CJ AuBuchon ’26 is already on the radar of the best of the best in college baseball.

Reigning College World Series champion Mississippi State has made an early offer to the 51�� eighth grader, who said over the weekend that he has accepted.

Greenie coach Wesley King is looking forward to seeing CJ grow as a player and person at 51��.

October Surprise for Greenie Baseball

51�� — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:40:33 -0400

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and his father, former Division I college head coach Todd Raleigh, were both on campus Wednesday for an offseason workout by the 51�� baseball team.

William Fleming '17 Signs with Seattle Mariners

51�� — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:44:04 -0400

With a few swipes of a pen, William Fleming ’17 called Wednesday the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

Every boy who ever picks up a baseball, glove, or bat has the same dream as William. What separates the 51�� alumnus is his talent.

Seattle Mariners Select William Fleming '17 in Major League Draft

51�� — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:17:59 -0400

William Fleming ’17 cuts an imposing figure on the mound at 6-foot-6, 220 pounds. As of Tuesday, the right-handed pitcher also figures into 51�� baseball history as only the program’s second-ever major league draft pick.

Summer Camps in Full Swing at 51��

51�� — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:20:34 -0400

Combine the sheer expanse of 51��'s 500-acre campus, the quality of facilities, as well as Asheville's drawing power, and summer camps have returned in a big way.

Athletic Department's Spring Sports Awards Announced

51�� — Thu, 20 May 2021 14:31:03 -0400

The 51�� Athletic Department is pleased to announce its Spring Sports Team Awards, as decided by the coaches.

Greenies Tabbed to NCISAA All-State Teams

51�� — Wed, 19 May 2021 14:19:28 -0400

No sports season suffered more from the COVID-19 pandemic than the spring, with entire seasons wiped out in 2020.

51��’s return to play over the past several months was full of successes, and some of the athletes behind those highlights have been named to the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association’s all-state teams.

Greenie Trio Named to All-CAA Baseball Team

51�� — Tue, 11 May 2021 15:32:28 -0400

Three senior leaders for 51�� baseball have received all-conference honors on the All-Carolinas Athletic Association team.

Andrew Grande ’21 and Charlie Bell ’21 made up the middle infield for the Greenies at shortstop and second base, respectively. Mickey Meguiar ’21 alternated between the outfield and pitching.

Greenie JVs Impress in Lacrosse, Baseball Wins

51�� — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:34:33 -0400

Collin Schott ‘22 outscored Asheville School by himself Monday and had plenty of help in the first win of the season for 51�� JV Lacrosse.

Varsity Baseball Keeps Rolling, Now 8-0

51�� — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:39:05 -0400

51�� varsity baseball players have been road warriors throughout an 8-0 start to the season. The Greenies have had no other choice.

Varsity Baseball Routs Rabun Gap in CAA Opener

51�� — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:52:24 -0400

March has been some kind of month for 51�� varsity baseball and Mickey Meguiar ’21.

The Greenies are 7-0 overall and averaging 13.3 runs per game, thanks in no small part to their cleanup hitter.

JV Baseball Rolls in First Home Game

51�� — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:41:29 -0400

Baseball has returned to 51�� with a bang.

The JV team had a lot to live up to Tuesday, hosting the first on-campus baseball game in nearly two years. And the Greenies gave the home fans what they wanted and more, with all nine starters scoring at least one run in a 18-3 rout of the Greenville (S.C.) Hurricanes.

Greenie Teams Stay Undefeated Over Spring Break

51�� — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:02:35 -0500

51��'s baseball and lacrosse teams have two big things in common over Spring Break – undefeated records and a flair for the dramatic in their latest wins.

Greenie Baseball Wins Season Opener with Balanced Effort

51�� — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:14:26 -0500

Michael Posse ’22 was mowing down everyone in sight Thursday. He was just as unforgiving when it became his turn to hit.

Michael struck out nine Cannon School batters in four innings before giving way to 51��’s bullpen, and the junior’s bases-loaded triple in the seventh helped seal a 9-3 road win.

Play Ball! Greenie Baseball Ready to Compete

51�� — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:34:44 -0500

Without an official inning in the books yet, Wesley King already knows that his first baseball team at 51�� has two things which cannot be taught – coachability and speed.

The Greenies travel to Cannon School on Thursday for their season opener at 4 p.m., just 48 hours after winning their only preseason scrimmage (9-5 at Southside Christian, S.C.).

Homecoming is Extra Sweet for Theodore Sweeting '13

51�� — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:44:53 -0500

Paradise to many people is simply home for Theodore Sweeting ’13.

The 51�� alumnus, known to his former classmates as “Trae,” is a luxury real estate agent for H.G. Christie in The Bahamas. H.G Christie is the oldest real estate service in The Bahamas and an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, specializing in luxury homes and condominiums, vacation homes, beachfront properties, development properties, rental properties, and private islands.

Garrett Clapsaddle '21 Commits to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

51�� — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:32:18 -0500

Garrett Clapsaddle ’21 made it his goal to play college baseball, with the added bonus of doing it for a service academy.

The 51�� senior checked both boxes Monday by verbally committing to the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Five Greenies Sign With College Programs

51�� — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:20:50 -0500

Uncertainty over COVID-19 nixed their 2020 spring sports seasons. And five 51�� student-athletes probably never imagined that one day their college signing ceremony would include masks and limited capacity.

Sam Brie ’21 (St. Bonaventure University lacrosse), Sean Dow ’21 (Lehigh University lacrosse), Andrew Graham ’21, (University of North Carolina Greensboro golf), Andrew Grande ’21 (Rice University baseball), and Keese Zugehoer (Lindenwood University lacrosse) basked in the spotlight all the same Wednesday with their families watching on.

Chad Treadway ’19 Named College Baseball Freshman All-American

51�� — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:39:54 -0400

Chad Treadway ‘19 acclimated to college baseball quicker than most young pitchers and was moving up the chain at Georgia State University.

The 51�� alumnus had gone from the bullpen to a weekend starter prior to the Panthers’ season being ended abruptly by the COVID-19 pandemic in March. Treadway showed enough in 16.1 innings of work to be named to the Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American team.

Celebrating 51��’s Spring Sports Seniors: Baseball

51�� — Fri, 08 May 2020 10:05:25 -0400

Today, the 51�� Athletic Department concludes a week-long celebration of the Class of 2020’s spring sports athletes on our website and @greeniesports social media. Each day this week was devoted to a different sport, with that coach reflecting on what the seniors meant to the program and the school.

Greenies Go 4-0 in Florida

51�� — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:36:39 -0400

How many baseball teams have a catcher capable of hitting an inside-the-park home run?

51�� does.

Garrett Clapsaddle ’21 rounded the bases on March 13, bringing a victorious end to the Greenies’ Spring Break run in the Florida League High School Invitational.

Jack Galbraith '20 Lifts Greenies to Third Win

51�� — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:21:22 -0400

Jack Galbraith ’20 continues to prove he is up to the challenge of being 51��'s ace. He can be his own best friend at the plate, too.

Greenies Tear Through First Florida Opponent

51�� — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:41:39 -0400

Getting off on the right foot is important in any tournament environment.

Up and down the lineup, 51�� varsity baseball couldn’t have hit the ball much better Monday in its start to the Florida League High School Invitational. Eight different Greenies managed hits in a 17-2 win over the Ace of Spades Sports (Fla.) team that lasted only 3 1/2 innings.

51���� News

Henry Tutera '28 Commits to Clemson University Baseball

Jameson Dow '27 Henry Tutera '28 Named to All-State Teams

Varsity Baseball Homers Four Times in 17th Win

Baseball Clinches Share of CAA Championship

Patrick Robichaud '27 Pitches a Gem for Varsity Baseball

Mac Kimel '22 Wins High Point University Sportsmanship Award

Cade Graning '26 Powers Varsity Baseball to 12th Win

William Fleming '17 Signs Minor League Deal With Twins

Baseball Blows Out ACA to Start Conference Play

Varsity Baseball Finishes Strong at Covenant Day

Baseball Now 3-0 on Spring Break Trip to Alabama

Baseball Wins on a Walkoff by TK Wright '27

Baseball Rolls to Second Lopsided Win at Combine Academy

Baseball Clobbers Cannon School in 2026 Season Opener

Garin Gosnell '28 Selected for State Games Baseball

Baseball Victorious on Senior Night for 5 Greenies

JV Baseball Rolls to 11th Win

Switch-Hitting Corbin Spilliards '27 Homers Twice in First CAA Game

Baseball Rolls for Second Straight Game

Baseball Whips Asheville Trailblazers in Season Opener

51���� Remembers Jim Martin '57 (1937-2025)

Jonathan Reece Commits to Caldwell CC Baseball

Davis Jones '25 Commits to Sewanee Baseball

Pete Boatwright '25 Commits to Sewanee Baseball

Luka Rose '25 Commits to Play College Baseball

Garrett Clapsaddle '21 Wins USMMA Award

Spring All-Conference Teams Include 30 Greenies

Baseball Wins First Playoff Game in Five Years

JV Greenies Break Out Old Jerseys for Eighth Win

Spring Signing Day Celebrates the Class of 2024

William Fleming '17 Promoted to Triple-A Baseball

Baseball Makes Quick Work of Carolina Day, Durham Academy

Luka Rose '25 Hits, Pitches Baseball to 8th Win

Greenies Ride Pitching of Charlie Collins '24 to Another Win

Baseball Reignites Offense in Greenville

Baseball Advances to Semifinals of Florida Tournament

So Far, So Good for Greenie Baseball in Florida

Baseball Sweeps SouthLake; Looks Ahead to Florida

Charlie Collins '24 Pitches Greenies to First Win

Jacob Wilde '24 Commits to Brevard College Baseball

Reese Ballard '24 Commits to Asbury University Baseball

Commitments for Class of 2024 Now Stands at 10

Jake Gravley '24 Makes College Baseball Commitment

Pat James Named to State Hall of Fame

Charlie Collins '24 Commits to Western Carolina Baseball

William Fleming '17 Promoted to Double-A Baseball

Individuals, Teams Feted on Athletic Awards Night

Charlie Collins '24 Pitches Greenies to Victory in Regular-Season Finale

Baseball Clinches Share of CAA Championship

CAA Baseball Championship Comes Down to Series with Rabun Gap

Baseball Collects Key Conference Win at ACA

Baseball Teams Cruise to Easy Wins in CAA Play

Baseball Holds on for 10th Win

Baseball, Lacrosse Make Quick Work of Blues

Baseball Batters Wesleyan, 14-4

Johno Pierce '23 Returns in Style for Baseball

Baseball Moves to 4-1 With Win Over Defending State Champion

Collapse, Then Comeback for Varsity Baseball in Tennessee

Baseball Resumes Young Season in Tennessee

Cam Opp '14 Takes Unconventional Path to the Pros

Brody Raleigh '23 Hits for the Cycle in Season Opener

Baseball Embarks on New Season at Home

William Fleming '17 Returns to Campus for 'Lunch & Learn'

Twenty Greenies Now Committed to Play College Sports

51���� Honors 16 College Athletics Signees with Special Assembly

William Fleming '17 Part of MLB Trade

Chase Gribble '23, Ethan Rose '24 Selected to State Games Baseball

Graduation Week Sees Four More Greenies Sign

Varsity Baseball Prevails on Senior Night

Jackon Hipp '18 Finishing Up at Brown; Far From Done With Baseball

Varsity Baseball Scores Season-High 21 Runs in Nonconference Win

Varsity Baseball Shuts Out Rabun Gap in Critical CAA Game

Varsity Baseball Rallies in Extra Innings to Beat First-Place ACA

Baseball Rallies Late to Down Asheville School

Varsity Baseball Wins in Tennessee

Mac Kimel '22, Varsity Baseball Impress in 2022 Opener

Three-Time All-Star Visits 51���� Baseball Practice

Future is Bright for Eighth-Grade Baseball Player CJ AuBuchon '26

October Surprise for Greenie Baseball

51�� News

51�� Remembers Jim Martin '57 (1937-2025)

51�� Honors 16 College Athletics Signees with Special Assembly

Three-Time All-Star Visits 51�� Baseball Practice

Summer Camps in Full Swing at 51��

Celebrating 51��’s Spring Sports Seniors: Baseball