HBCU 72: Even Debby Couldn’t Stop Them!
Everyone watched the weather nervously, wondering if our annual HBCU Showcase would happen. Although the Knothole Team worked through contingencies and strategized various scenarios, with the predicted impact of Tropical Storm Debby, the question remained: Would players, parents, and coaches still come? Well, the HBCU 72 Showcase was a success despite the storm! In true […]
Best Nonprofit: Knothole Foundation
We are thrilled to share that Knothole Foundation has been recognized as one of the “Best of the Nest” picks by QC Nerve’s critics. Despite being a newcomer to the charitable scene in the Queen City, our foundation has made a significant impact. What began as a simple idea on a cocktail napkin has blossomed […]
The CMR Fall Instructional League
The Carolinas Metro Reds just wrapped up the Fall Instruction League. Thirty-five children, ages 4 to 18, participated in the weekly instruction to work on baseball fundamentals. The players were divided by age group to better address specific needs, with the youngest participating on Fridays, those aged 13 and 14 on Mondays, and the 15- […]
Around the Bases: Thomas Ealey
Introducing Thomas Ealey, a dedicated baseball player hailing from Fort Mill High School. With an illustrious journey that includes six years with the Carolina Knights travel team, one year with Five Star, and another with CMR (Carolina Metro Reds), Thomas is on a mission to extend his baseball career into college while harboring aspirations of pursuing […]
Around the Bases: Isaiah Redfearn
Meet Isaiah Redfearn, an impressive young baseball player currently enrolled at Independence High School. Isaiah’s passion for the game ignited at a tender age, transforming his life in ways he could have never imagined. “I fell in love with the game at a young age, and ever since, it changed my life,” he reflects with genuine […]
73 High School Baseball Players Showcase Their Skills at the 4th Annual HBCU Showcase Event
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – The Knothole Foundation of the Carolinas hosted the 4th Annual HBCU Showcase event on August 9th and 10th, 2023 at the Richard “Stick” Williams Dreams Fields. The event gave 73 high school baseball players from 5 different states and the District of Columbia the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of more than 25 college coaches […]