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 / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 66 / POS: 3

Carter Huffman SS / RHP / New Bern, NC / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 62 / POS: 13

Jess Brinson OF / RHP / New Bern, NC / 2026

Paxton Reagan OF / LHP / New Bern, NC / 2026