Morgan Padgett, former East Rowan High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

Former East Rowan High School player and current UNC Pembroke Braves utility player, Morgan Padgett, will compete in the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship Tournament.

They begin the tournament as a number four seed against the fifth seeded Young Harris Mountain Lions.

The first game is on Thursday, May 16.