NC high school baseball gets 9 days from first official practice to first game. First Practice Date: February 16, 2026 First Contest Date: February 25, 2026 With multi-sport athletes, weather interruptions, and limited offseason throwing, that’s not realistic. So, athletes either prepare before the season or spend half the season trying to get ready. You’ve got: -Basketball players ending their season days before baseball starts -Athletes who haven’t thrown consistently -Kids jumping from zero mound work to live innings And nobody wants to be the coach who says: “You’re not ready yet.” Football has practice requirements before games...Baseball has… “good luck.” Something needs to change!

2025-2026 SCHEDULE IS OUT! With a few more possibly added, looking forward to a successful season coming up! Be on the 👀 for the Diamond Knights! #ALLN

We are grieving the loss of our beloved teammate and friend Parker South. Parker was an awesome teammate and leader whose enthusiasm and smile inspired all of us. Please keep Bo, Danielle and Holder in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. RIP #9. ❤️🙏🏻 🐎⚾️

JonLuke Harper 2029 SS | Northern HS Very impressive day. Physical presence with quickness present. Exit: 98.7 60: 7.09 ➡️prepbaseballreport.com/event… #CBAScoutDay | @cltbsblacademy | @HarperJonl88178 | @DiamondNHS

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#NorthernDude @LiamHawkes2026 putting in work this year Coaches, trust me you do NOT want to miss out on this 2way stud #ALLN

#NorthernDude @LiamHawkes2026 putting in work at @SABorderBattle Coaches, start calling📞📲

Underrated coaching truth: The best coaches aren’t obsessed with talent. They’re obsessed with effort. With attitude. With toughness. That’s what wins when it gets hard.

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Great turnout from the #NorthernDudes last night! Lots of incoming freshmen and returning upperclassmen working together to rebuild the culture of championship level Northern Baseball! Don’t get much better💪🏻🏆 Shows we are #ALLN for the the future coming to Northern Baseball

Alumni still working💪🏻 ‘24 alum @Kyle_Thomas11 continues to get better #ALLN #NorthernDude

Sheewwww can’t beat the yellow and navy!! Getting better one day at a time @jaegersports

WHY NOT THE NORTH?!?! The aspects of Northern Baseball we hold very valuable to our program… - Winning Tradition - Community Faith - Respect Earned, Not Given THE NORTH IS ON THE RISE!

If you can't hit because.... -the machine is too fast -the machine is too slow -the machine is a little out -the machine is a little in -the machine is a little up -the machine is a little down -the machine isn't consistent -you're not using your bat then you are not a hitter

JonLuke Harper (‘29 NC) #14UNational @PG_Coastal

JonLuke Harper (29 NC) with a nice piece of hitting here to go the other way for a double. Sits back & fires the quick hands on time. #14uNational @PG_Coastal

2029 SS Jon Luke Harper unloads on this fastball for a ground rule double. Present bat speed and good lower half strength to drive this ball at 93 EV to the gap. @PrepBaseballNC @5starnational #14uNat25

2029 SS/3B JonLuke Harper(NC) @5starnational Absolutely demolishes this pitch for a towering 2 run 💣💣. 9️⃣9️⃣EV 3️⃣7️⃣6️⃣’ Stays well synced up with a good leveraged swing with good bat speed through the zone. @PrepBaseballNC // #14uNat25

From the Northern Baseball Family, Happy 4th of July everyone🎇🎆

BE the ballplayer who gets excited for your teammate’s success! BE the ballplayer who’s first out of the dugout when your teammate scores! BE the ballplayer who plays with extreme energy & passion for your team! BE the ballplayer who encourages and motivates others because of how hard you compete! BE the ballplayer who is loved by your teammates & coaches! BE THAT BALLPLAYER THAT EVERY TEAM NEEDS AND EVERY COACH LOVES! ! #BaseballTruth