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RH Wildcat pitcher drafted by Cleveland
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Chandler Newman was projected to be chosen in the first 10 rounds of the Major League Baseball draft, but wasnt called through its first two days. - photo by By Paul Floeckher
Chandler Newman was projected to be chosen in the first 10 rounds of the Major League Baseball draft, but wasn’t called through its first two days.He didn’t have to wait long on Day 3, though, as the Cleveland Indians selected the Richmond Hill High School graduate in the 11th round Wednesday with the 334th overall pick.“I was looking forward to top 10, but 11th round, I’m fine with it,” Newman said. “Just getting the opportunity to get drafted is a dream come true.”Newman, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound right-hander, impressed scouts in pre-draft workouts by consistently throwing around 95 mph and reaching 97.“We’re excited for him,” RHHS baseball coach Stacy Bennett said. “He’s worked hard for the last four years.
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Dual wins for Tide wrestling at area duals
Tide wrestling area champs
The Long County wrestling team celebrates its region championship at Calvary Day School.
The Long County Blue Tide wrestling team made history this past weekend when both the boys and girls teams qualified for the state championship duals meet. The girls won the Division 2 Area 1 championship on Friday, January 10 and the boys won the Region 3-AAA championship on Saturday, January 11.
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