As spring sports head into their final stretch, playoff dreams are alive and well across Bladen County. From comeback seasons on the baseball and softball fields to a dom With wins over Overhills, South Columbus, and South View, the Knights improved to 14-4 overall and remain lock The win bumps West Bladen to 11-4 overall and 6-2 in conference play, where they now share the top spot with Midway and Clinton. With no SAC-6 conference tournament, the NCHSAA’s RPI system w

NeNe Ward, one of East Bladen High School’s most decorated athletes in recent memory, is taking her game to the next level. The dynamic guard has signed with Wake Technical Community College to continue her basketball career, closing the chapter on a remarkable high school journey that left a lasting mark on Bladen County sports. Ward started all four years for the East Bladen girls basketball team and finished with over 1,500 career points. She made a name for herself

West Bladen senior Hezekiah “Heze” Adams has officially committed to Livingstone College to continue his football career at the next level.

Zamar Lewis. Fayetteville, NC - ​Former East Bladen High School standout Zamar Lewis is making a significant impact on the baseball...

East Bladen and West Bladen preparing for their Regional Semifinals on Friday. Find out about the teams that they play.

Bladen County, NC - The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is making a major shift in how schools are classified,...

East Bladen and West Bladen preparing for their Regional Semifinals on Friday. Find out about the teams that they play.

left: Laila Smith (East Bladen) right: Hezekiah Adams (West Bladen). Photos credits: Ken Arm Photo East Bladen Lady Eagles Women’s...

Nathan Dowless (left), Josh Allen (middle), James Ben Daly (right), Clint Allen (not pictured) Bladen County, NC - The 2025 baseball and...

left: NeNe Ward (East Bladen) right: Hezekiah Adams (West Bladen). Photos credits: Ken Arm Photo East Bladen Lady Eagles Women’s...

left: NeNe Ward & Laila Smith (East Bladen) right: Tylik McCall (West Bladen). Photos credits: Ken Arm Photo East Bladen Lady Eagles...

Far left: NeNe Ward & Laila Smith (East Bladen), left middle: JaNya McKeithan (West Bladen), right middle: Sherman Long (East Bladen),...

From Sophia Brixey: "Just a friendly reminder that we have baseball sign-ups coming up on February 15 from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Tar Heel...

Fayetteville, NC - A common phase I hear a lot is that Bladen County has long had hidden athletic talent, and one of our recent stars,...

Cole and his parents, Chris & Mandy Butler, as he officially signs. Elizabethtown, NC - Cole Butler, a versatile linebacker of...

Bladen County, NC - As two winter storms have delayed some games for the Eagles and Knights, both sets of teams are looking to continue...