On Saturday, March 8, West Rowan High School standouts, including Casey Gouge, competed in an NCAA Division II baseball game for Catawba Indians

Payne Stolsworth and Jake Blevins
Payne Stolsworth and Jake Blevins
By Rowan News

On Saturday, March 8, four former West Rowan High School standouts, including Casey Gouge, Jake Blevins, Matthew Connolly and Payne Stolsworth’s current college team, the Catawba Indians, lost 5-1 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Coker Cobras.

The game took place at Newman Park. This was their third matchup against the Cobras this season.

The Indians’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11 at 3 p.m. at Newman Park against UNC Pembroke Braves.

Casey Gouge
Pitcher
Junior
6′1″ 190

Jake Blevins
Pitcher
Junior
5′11″ 185

Matthew Connolly
First baseman and catcher
Sophomore
6′2″ 205

Payne Stolsworth
Pitcher
Graduate
6′3″ 190