Softball

With the season over, back problems persisting and surgery looming, Jill Munchick resigned as Holly Springs softball coach earlier this month.

The Cougars advance to the fourth round of the postseason for the first time since 2009 by taking out Middle Creek 3-1.

Jenna Firestein’s walk-off single in the ninth inning sends the Golden Hawks past rival Fuquay-Varina to the fourth round of the NCHSAA playoffs.