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Sam Yelton, former Central Cabarrus High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

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Duke Blue Devils Coach Chris Pollard (2024) | Duke Blue Devils

Duke Blue Devils Coach Chris Pollard (2024) | Duke Blue Devils

Former Central Cabarrus High School player and current Duke Blue Devils outfielder, Sam Yelton, will compete in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship Tournament.

There are 64 teams in the tournament, with the final eight teams receiving an invite to Omaha, Nebraska to play for the College World Series title.

The Duke Blue Devils begin the tournament as a number two seed and will square off against the third seeded UConn Huskies.

The first round, Regionals, is double elimination where a team is only eliminated after two losses. From there, 16 teams will make the Super Regionals and play a best-of-three series.

Finally, the eight winners from Super Regionals will head to Omaha for a chance to play for the title of College World Series Champion!

Name: Sam Yelton
Position: outfielder
Team: Duke Blue Devils
H.S.: Central Cabarrus High School
Hometown: Harrisburg

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