At the Surf, Sand and Service Baseball Tournament, Keegan McCann, left, with Panther Creek High School, received the First Responder Award; Garland Midgette, center, with Cape Hatteras, received the Patriotism Award; and Jacob Krebs, right, with Green Hope, was tapped as the Most Valuable Player. Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy photo

At the Surf, Sand and Service Baseball Tournament, the All-Tournament Team members are, from left, Jalen Carter, Anthony Trantas and Cooper Lanzisero from Panther Creek; Joey Gavetti and Gavin Thompson from Cape Hatteras; and Wyatt Schaffer, Harrison Brewer, Cody Kennison and Issac Nitzkowski from Green Hope. The tournament was played at Cape Hatteras Secondary in Buxton March 31, 2023. Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy photo

Captain Greg Wilson, Dare County Sheriff's Office, center, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Surf, Sand and Service Baseball Tournament at Cape Hatteras Secondary School. With Wilson are Cape Hatteras Secondary Principal Beth Rooks and athletic director Woody Willis. Wilson threw his pitch to his son Ashby Wilson, who is on the Cape Hatteras Middle School baseball team. Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy photo

The Cape Hatteras Secondary softball team won over Northeastern High from Elizabeth City Friday, March 31, 2023. The score was 11-1 in five innings. This is the second win in a row for the team. Playing for the Cape Hatteras team this year are Taylor Mabry, Kira Ensenat, Christina O’Neal, Casia Ensenat, Gabby Baker, Eryn Ratliff, Lilian Ratliff, Maya Stuart, Audrey Kramer, Mackenzy O’Neal, Grace Vernesoni, Ann Lord and Abby O’Neal. Tim Spruill is head coach and Randy Ratliff is assistant coach. Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy photo

The Green Hope High School baseball team won the championship of the Surf, Sand and Service Baseball Tournament played March 31, 2023 at Cape Hatteras Secondary School. Green Hope defeated Cape Hatteras 19-2 and Panther Creek 13-3 to take the prize. Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy photo

The Panther Creek baseball team played in the Surf, Sand and Service Baseball Tournament on March 31, 2023 at Cape Hatteras Secondary School. Green Hope defeated Cape Hatteras 19-2 and Panther Creek 13-3 to take the prize. Keegan McCann of Panther Creek was presented with the First Responder Award. Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy photo

On Friday, March 31, 2023, Kirra Ensenat races from third base to score the winning run and end the game against Northeastern. Cape Hatteras scored four runs in the first, six in the second and one in the fifth to take the win. On March 30, Cape Hatteras defeated Manteo High School 10 to 4 in seven innings in Manteo. Cape Hatteras scored five runs in the first inning, three in the third and two in the fourth to win the game. Manteo scored two runs in each of the first and second innings. For Cape Hatteras, Lily Ratliff pitched all seven innings. Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy photo