CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — The 2026 Catawba County Easter Baseball Classic presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods once again provided more than just competitive baseball for local high school programs. Through the Dick’s Sporting Goods Sports Matter Grant, a total of $8,000 was distributed to the eight participating schools, with each school receiving a $1,000 grant to support their athletic programs.… Read More

Hickory, N.C. — The Second Annual Catawba County Easter Softball Classic highlighted more than just strong competition on the field. It also delivered meaningful support to local high school athletic programs through the Dick’s Sporting Goods Sports Matter Grant Program.

Through the partnership, a total of $5,000 in grant funding was awarded to the participating schools, with each of the … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2026

The 2nd Annual Catawba County Easter Softball Classic, presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, returns next week to Stanford Park located at Highland Recreation Center. The tournament will take place April 7–8.

This year’s field features Bunker Hill, Draughn, Freedom, Hibriten, and St. Stephens. Bunker Hill enters the tournament as the defending 2025 champion.

Pool … Read More

Annual Catawba County Easter Baseball Classic
Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods
Dates April 6 – 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2026

The 34th Annual Catawba County Easter Baseball Classic, presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, returns next week to the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds. The tournament will take place April 6–8 and continues a long-standing tradition that began in 1991, … Read More