2024 Preview: New Bern
January 1, 2024
New Bern Preview
PROGRAM INFORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL NAME New Bern
MASCOT Bears
CLASSIFICATION 4A
CONFERENCE Big East 3A/4A
HEAD COACH Mike Ellsworth
HOME FIELD: 4200 Academic Drive
PROGRAM HISTORY
PROGRAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
+ Conference Champions - 2019
+ State Champions - 1966
PREVIEWING 2024
SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE & find the 2024 schedule
ROSTER: CLICK HERE & find the 2024 roster
PRESEASON EVENT: at New Hanover High School
SPRING BREAK: Pitt County Classic
STARTERS RETURNING: 7
RETURNING PITCHERS: 3
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Expectations for Team - 7 returners in the lineup will give the Bears good experience to build off this season. If the pitching keeps improving, will be able to make some noise in conference play.
From the Coach, Expected Team Strength -
I am excited to see how our players build off of successes from last season and the growth they had on and off the field. Have several players returning that should contribute.
THOUGHTS ON THE CONFERENCE:
Excited to see us versus some of the best programs in the state.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Michael Woodard 1B / LHP / New Bern , NC / 2026Rankings StateRank: 66 / POS: 3
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Carter Huffman SS / RHP / New Bern, NC / 2026Rankings StateRank: 62 / POS: 13
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Jess Brinson OF / RHP / New Bern, NC / 2026 |
Paxton Reagan OF / LHP / New Bern, NC / 2026 |