Spartans squander conference opportunity

Apr. 17—HENDERSON — The Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans lost a tough one 6-2 at home against Rocky Mount Academy on Monday. Jockeying for the first-place spot in the Carolina Independence 2A/1A, the Spartans were looking to hurdle the Eagles who sit on top of the standings with a 5-0 conference record. And for a moment, it looked like the Spartans were going to get it done. It was a "pitching ...