
Erik Noya baja por primera vez de los cinco segundos en la Serie Mundial de Wujiang
Erik Noya logra un hito al bajar de cinco segundos en la Serie Mundial de Wujiang.
Voting is now open for the StarNews Athlete of the Week, featuring 28 nominees. Fans can participate in selecting their favorite athlete.
Vote now among 28 nominees for StarNews Athlete of the Week
New Hanover comes together at the plate as they took on Cleveland May 8, 2026. New Hanover lost in extra innings 9-6.
New Hanover’s #1 Tate Nelson catches a late ball as Cleveland's #4 Caleb Lynn slides in safe at 2nd base. New Hanover lost 9-6..
Clevelands #3 Henry Blackman is safe at home as they beat New Hanover 9-6 May 8, 2026.
New Hanover looks on ast they lost to Cleveland in extra innings 9-6.
New Hanover comes together at the plate as they took on Cleveland May 18, 2026. New Hanover lost 9-6..
Cleveland comes together to talk to pitcher #4 Caleb Lynn May 8, 2026. Cleveland beat New Hanover 9-6.
New Hanover’s #3 Hudson Southerland gets a piece of the ball as New Hanover lost to Cleveland 9-6.
New Hanover looks on as they lost to Cleveland in extra innings 9-6.
New Hanover celebrates a run as the took on Cleveland May 8, 2026. New Hanover lost 9-6.
Clevelands #3 Henry Blackman is safe at home as New Hanover's #3 Adler Stumpf trys to tag him out. New Hanover lost 9-6.
New Hanover’s #5 Nick Marren dives back safe at first after the ball gets away from CLeveland's #22 Landon Wendel. Cleveland won 9-6.
New Hanover’s #1 Tate Nelson throws the ball to first for an out as New Hanover took on Cleveland May 8, 2026. New Hanover lost in extra innings 9-6.
New Hanover’s #17 Colton Creech is safe at 2nd as New Hanover took on Cleveland May 8, 2026. Cleveland beat New Hanover. 9-6.
New Hanover comes together at home after a score during play against Cleveland. New Hanover lost to Cleveland 9-6.
New Hanover’s #16 Camden Croom makes a play at 1st as New Hanover lost to Cleveland 9-6.
New Hanover’s #3 Hudson Southerland makes the play at 2nd as New Hanover lost to Cleveland 9-6.
New Hanover’s #11 Patrick McIntosh pitches as New Haover took on Cleveland May 8, 2026. New Hanover lost 9-6.
New Hanover celebrates a run as the took on Cleveland May 8, 2026.
New Hanover’s #2 Logan Pearce pitches as they took on Cleveland May 8, 2026.
New Hanover’s #4 Chase Leonard dives back into 1st as New Hanover takes on Cleveland May 8, 2026.
New Hanover’s #16 Camden Croom catches a popfly as New Hanover lost to Cleveland in extra innings 9-6.
New Hanover celebrates after #16 Camden Croom hit a homerun as they took on Cleveland May 8, 2026.
New Hanover’s #10 Andy McIntosh is safe at 1st as New Hanover lost to Cleveland 9-6.
New Hanover looks on as they lost to Cleveland in extra innings 9-6.
1 / 24
New Hanover comes together at the plate as they took on Cleveland May 8, 2026. New Hanover lost in extra innings 9-6.
1 / 24
New Hanover comes together at the plate as they took on Cleveland May 8, 2026. New Hanover lost in extra innings 9-6.
2 / 24
New Hanover’s #1 Tate Nelson catches a late ball as Cleveland's #4 Caleb Lynn slides in safe at 2nd base. New Hanover lost 9-6..
3 / 24
Clevelands #3 Henry Blackman is safe at home as they beat New Hanover 9-6 May 8, 2026.
4 / 24
New Hanover looks on ast they lost to Cleveland in extra innings 9-6.
5 / 24
New Hanover comes together at the plate as they took on Cleveland May 18, 2026. New Hanover lost 9-6..
6 / 24
Cleveland comes together to talk to pitcher #4 Caleb Lynn May 8, 2026. Cleveland beat New Hanover 9-6.
7 / 24
New Hanover’s #3 Hudson Southerland gets a piece of the ball as New Hanover lost to Cleveland 9-6.
8 / 24
New Hanover looks on as they lost to Cleveland in extra innings 9-6.
9 / 24
New Hanover celebrates a run as the took on Cleveland May 8, 2026. New Hanover lost 9-6.
10 / 24
Clevelands #3 Henry Blackman is safe at home as New Hanover's #3 Adler Stumpf trys to tag him out. New Hanover lost 9-6.
11 / 24
New Hanover’s #5 Nick Marren dives back safe at first after the ball gets away from CLeveland's #22 Landon Wendel. Cleveland won 9-6.
12 / 24
New Hanover’s #1 Tate Nelson throws the ball to first for an out as New Hanover took on Cleveland May 8, 2026. New Hanover lost in extra innings 9-6.
13 / 24
New Hanover’s #17 Colton Creech is safe at 2nd as New Hanover took on Cleveland May 8, 2026. Cleveland beat New Hanover. 9-6.
14 / 24
New Hanover comes together at home after a score during play against Cleveland. New Hanover lost to Cleveland 9-6.
15 / 24
New Hanover’s #16 Camden Croom makes a play at 1st as New Hanover lost to Cleveland 9-6.
16 / 24
New Hanover’s #3 Hudson Southerland makes the play at 2nd as New Hanover lost to Cleveland 9-6.
17 / 24
New Hanover’s #11 Patrick McIntosh pitches as New Haover took on Cleveland May 8, 2026. New Hanover lost 9-6.
18 / 24
New Hanover celebrates a run as the took on Cleveland May 8, 2026.
19 / 24
New Hanover’s #2 Logan Pearce pitches as they took on Cleveland May 8, 2026.
20 / 24
New Hanover’s #4 Chase Leonard dives back into 1st as New Hanover takes on Cleveland May 8, 2026.
21 / 24
New Hanover’s #16 Camden Croom catches a popfly as New Hanover lost to Cleveland in extra innings 9-6.
22 / 24
New Hanover celebrates after #16 Camden Croom hit a homerun as they took on Cleveland May 8, 2026.
23 / 24
New Hanover’s #10 Andy McIntosh is safe at 1st as New Hanover lost to Cleveland 9-6.
24 / 24
New Hanover looks on as they lost to Cleveland in extra innings 9-6.
The high school spring sports playoffs are underway, and Wilmington-area athletes are already delivering in the biggest moments.
From baseball to softball, the postseason is just beginning to take shape. The slate only gets deeper May 11, when girls soccer and both boys and girls lacrosse join the bracket. For full coverage, including updated brackets, scores and analysis from across the area, find everything you need here.
Now it’s your turn to weigh in. With 28 nominees in this playoff-loaded StarNews Athlete of the Week Poll, the decision is in the hands of the fans. Cast your vote and help decide the next Athlete of the Week.
Voting runs through Thursday, May 14, at 11:59 p.m. Fans can vote as many times as they like using the poll below.
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS Wilmington-area 2026 high school spring sports scores, brackets
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Vote now in the StarNews Athlete of the Week Poll May 10
You can vote for the StarNews Athlete of the Week by visiting the designated voting page.
There are 28 nominees for the StarNews Athlete of the Week, representing various sports.
The voting period for the StarNews Athlete of the Week will be specified on the voting page.
New Hanover lost to Cleveland in extra innings with a score of 9-6.

Erik Noya logra un hito al bajar de cinco segundos en la Serie Mundial de Wujiang.
Scotty Miller moves from the Steelers to the Chicago Bears after impressing at minicamp.
Nebraska softball defeats UCLA to win Big Ten Championship!
Indiana Pacers have a 14% chance of the top pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. Key event for the franchise!
Sundown softball faces Haskell in a tight playoff matchup.
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.