Rain, possible storms will impact spring sports playoff action this week
The spring sports playoffs are in full swing, but inclement weather on Tuesday could create schedule changes across the state.
A band of rain moved across the state on Tuesday morning from the southwest to the northeast, and more showers and possible thunderstorms are expected throughout the day.
Some areas of the state could see as much as two inches of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday.
This weather means the playoff schedule for spring sports is going to be impacted, and those impacts could last multiple days as rain chances continue on Wednesday.
Baseball and softball playoffs are scheduled to resume on Tuesday with the third round games played at the higher seeds. A handful of games were played on Monday ahead of the rainy weather, but other games will be postponed.
- Latest schedule updates: Baseball 3rd Round | Softball 3rd Round
Winners of the third round games will advance to the fourth round, which is scheduled for Friday — when there could be more thunderstorms for some parts of the state.
The lacrosse regional championships are also scheduled for Tuesday, and while lacrosse games could be played in the rain, the threat of lightning could force postponements.
- Latest schedule updates: Lacrosse Regional Championships
One lacrosse game was played on Monday. Orange defeated Croatan 14-9 in the 1A/2A/3A eastern regional championship to advance to its first ever boys lacrosse state championship game.
The final day of the boys golf state championships is also scheduled for Tuesday. Some classifications were able to resume play on Tuesday morning, but the 3A championship at the Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines and the 4A state championship at Pinehurst No. 9 were briefly delayed due to rain.
There could be additional impacts later this week. The regional championships in the dual-team boys tennis state playoffs is scheduled for Wednesday, but more rain in the forecast could force postponements. Winners will advance to the state championships on Saturday at the Burlington Tennis Center.
There is also a chance of thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday, which could impact the track & field state championships at N.C. A&T, the lacrosse state championships at Durham County Memorial Stadium, and the fourth round of the baseball and softball state playoffs.
HighSchoolOT will continue to have full coverage of the spring sports playoffs and will provide schedule updates as they are available.
