Wilson, N.C. – The Wilson Tobs were exhilarated to welcome back their Annual High School Varsity Baseball Classic after a couple of years off due to Covid. Historic Fleming Stadium held host to (16) teams playing a total of (8) games on Friday, March 18th and Saturday, March 19th.
As promised there was no monetary team entry fee, but instead the entry fee was non-perishable food donations for the Wilson Tobs Home Run for Hunger Program. Donations provided by players, coaches, and fans were collected and will be distributed to 13+ Wilson County food pantries to help feed those in the area who are less fortunate. Bringing competitive high school baseball back to Wilson for a wonderful cause made this event a home run. The Wilson Tobs are grateful to all the teams and fans who donated nonperishable food items for this event.
Varsity Classic Results – March 18 to 19
| Friday March 18 | Eastern Christian – 0 | Wake County Home School – 10 |
| Faith Christian – 5 | Bunn – 3 | |
| Greenfield – 1 | Princeton – 17 | |
| Saturday March 19 | Nash Central – 3 | Halifax Academy – 13 |
| Wilson Christian – 5 | Edenton – 8 | |
| Orange – 0 | Perquimans – 13 | |
| Terry Sanford – 4 | DH Conley – 10 | |
| CB Aycock – 4 | Chapel Hill – 1 |
We would like to extend our gratitude to our partners who made this event possible and all of the teams that participated and donated non-perishable food.
Event Sponsors:
Farris & Thomas Law – Greenlight – Wilson Medical Center – EmergeOrtho – Wilson County Tourism Development Authority
Home Run for Hunger Program Sponsors:
EmergeOrtho – Wilson Medical Center – Stephenson Millwork Company – ST Wooten Corporation – Watson Electrical – Pizza Inn
The Wilson Tobs home opener and Band Jam featuring Matty Begs will be Thursday May 26th, followed by the memorial weekend Firework Extravaganza on Sunday May 29th, 2022. The final (2) Firework Extravaganzas of the season will be Saturday, July 2nd, and Saturday July 30th (last regular season home game). Season tickets and ticket packages are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (252) 291-8627, or by visiting www.wilsontobs.com
The Wilson Tobs enter their 26th season as a founding member of the Coastal Plain League. The upcoming season for the Tobs will see an expanded community outreach effort, increased participation in helping the less fortunate, a Pettit Cup Championship team, and more exciting entertainment for the Wilson Community. We would like to dedicate each successful season to the Wilson Community, Coastal Plain League Organization, Host Families, Corporate Partners, and the Dedicated Fans throughout the city of Wilson. The Wilson Tobs have played host to over 100 alumni taken in the draft and have produced a dozen players who have gone on to play in the MLB, including Cy Young & MVP winner Justin Verlander. For more information on the Wilson Tobs, visit our website www.wilsontobs.com.