HL Smith and Rhett James, former Fuquay-Varina High School standouts, played on Friday, April 11 in NCAA Division II baseball game

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HL Smith and Rhett James, former Fuquay-Varina High School standouts, played on Friday, April 11 in NCAA Division II baseball game
HL Smith and Rhett James
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Apr 12, 2025
ByWest Wake News
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On Friday, April 11, former Fuquay-Varina High School standouts HL Smith and Rhett James’ current college team, the UNC Pembroke Braves, lost 18-11 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Francis Marion Patriots.

The game took place at Sammy Cox Field. This was their first matchup against the Patriots this season.

The Braves’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m. at Sammy Cox Field against Francis Marion Patriots.

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HL Smith
Left handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′5″ 230

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Rhett James
Right handed pitcher
Senior
6′3″ 200

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