It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Town Clock, Cannon Barrel gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Conway, SC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Riverfront Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Rivertown Bistro or visit Horry County Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Conway, SC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Conway, SC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Conway, SC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The next go-round has finally come around for professional rodeo fans on the Grand Strand.There will be buckin’ broncs, rank bulls, buckles, boots and chutes when the cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo clowns converge on Horry County for two days of roping and riding in June.The Coastal Cowboy Pro Rodeo will be the first pro rodeo in Horry County in a decade, according to Michael Holmes, one of the organizers for the events slated for June 6-7 in the arena at the Lyman family farm at 5693 Westmoreland Road near Conway.Gat...
The next go-round has finally come around for professional rodeo fans on the Grand Strand.
There will be buckin’ broncs, rank bulls, buckles, boots and chutes when the cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo clowns converge on Horry County for two days of roping and riding in June.
The Coastal Cowboy Pro Rodeo will be the first pro rodeo in Horry County in a decade, according to Michael Holmes, one of the organizers for the events slated for June 6-7 in the arena at the Lyman family farm at 5693 Westmoreland Road near Conway.
Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. each day, with the pageantry getting underway at 7:30 p.m., and competition beginning at 8 p.m. nightly.
The two-night stand will include competition in all of the rough-stock events — bull riding, bronc riding and bareback riding — and a variety of timed events to include team roping, calf roping and steer wrestling, as well as barrel racing and break-away roping for cowgirls. They'll be competing for pride, points and cash prizes.
Bull riding is one of the most popular rodeo events, and the most dangerous, Holmes said.
“They’re on an animal that weighs almost 2,000 pounds,” he said. And that’s an animal that rides herd, and doesn’t like to be ridden.
It’s a rough and tumble sport.
“They’re athletes, not participants,” Holmes said, noting it takes a special breed to cowboy up and withstand the rigors of the rodeo circuits.
Holmes said the Coastal Cowboy Rodeo will add $10,000 to the purse, over and above standard participation outlays, in order to attract some of the better competitors for the events sanctioned by the Southern Rodeo Association and International Pro Rodeo Association.
Every point earned in competition counts in the bid for championship buckles awarded by the sanctioning bodies.
Local rodeo organizers will also feed the participants, providing a premium experience they don’t always get on the southern rodeo circuit.
“We want to give them a good experience, and get them to come back again next year,” Holmes said.
He said fans are already ponying up for tickets for a chance to see the rodeo, with advance tickets selling for $25 per night for kids ages 5-12, and $35 for teens and adults in advance on eventbrite. They’ll cost $5 more at the door. Kids under age five are admitted free of charge.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Strong Man Luca James Foundation, a nonprofit organization that combats youth cancer, Coastal Cowboy Rodeo’s Jamie Sutherland said.
“There’s been so much interest,” Holmes said. “There are a lot of people really excited to have a rodeo here.”
He said organizers are hoping to sell about 2,500 tickets, but noted the grandstands can seat more than 3,000, and there is room for many more.
While Horry County isn’t exactly rodeo country, there’s a lot of horse farms and riders in the rural areas, and an interest in all equestrian events.
There will also be food trucks at the rodeo — which will utilize 30 acres of the 100-acre farm — as well as a variety of vendors, including many selling tack and Western wear.
A kids zone — to include pony rides, bounce houses and other attractions — is also planned.
The Rat Hole in Socastee features hot food, cold beer and is the venue during the Myrtle Beach Bike Rally offering rodeo events on their 15 acres of grassy fields.
Bikers perusing the Rat Hole create their own entertainment.
The venue’s grass rodeo arena, complemented with bleachers for spectators, offers a myriad of motorcycle-themed contests with cash prizes.
River Lee Weaver, perched on top of the outdoor beverage-service station, watched bikers compete in the “Waitress Carry” rodeo event, one of many bike-themed activities the Rat Hole offers.
The contest requires a duo on a bike, one steers around cones while the other carries a tray with five cups of icewater. There are two rounds, one with the tray held however the waitress can manage and the second round the tray is held above the driver's head. Spilling the cups disqualifies the contestants.
Weaver said her family owns the grounds and the Rat Hole started participating in the Myrtle Beach Bike Rally in 2002.
“I just love the people. It seems to be kind of like a family feeling. We speak to everybody and they always tell us ‘we love your bar, we love the events and the games,’” she said. “It’s safe and it's open and there's a ton of space. They’re not jam packed in here and everybody just kind of enjoys the show and has a good time.”
Each spring and fall rally Weaver said the Rat Hole welcomes a group of “Rodeo Riders.” About 20 loyal bikers that have attended the rally since the beginning arrive, some in campers with their bikes in tow, and either attend or stay on the campgrounds for the duration of the rally.
She said the Rat Hole invites anyone, whether you ride a bike or not, and any ladies interested in bike-themed rodeo events are usually able to hitch a ride with one of the Rodeo Riders.
“Weenie Bite” is another popular contest for biker-duos at the Rat Hole’s rodeo. The man steers the bike toward a hotdog slathered in their lady's choice of ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise. As the bike passes beneath the hotdog hanging from a string, she takes a chop and the one with the biggest bite wins.
Rodeo Rider Donny Booth said he’s seen a record of four inches bitten off the weenie.
Weaver said participants for the rodeo events are volunteers from the crowd, women that just want to have some fun. She said the ages of participants vary on the rally, but are typically older than the age of college co-eds.
As the years of the bike rally pass, she said the increased presence of social media tends to deter younger generations of women from participating in the hotdog-related stunts.
“The younger girls are scared it's going to get out on social media. We have some that will wear hats or something to hide their face, and go by a stage name. We try our best to kind of protect them,” Weaver said.
However, Weaver said the silver vixens take to the stage no problem.
“I think by that point in their life, they just don’t care. They’re retired and they’re living life to their fullest then. Does it matter? At that point it doesn’t matter what you do, just go have fun,” she said.
Booth is a long-time Rodeo Rider at the Rat hole, stays on the campgrounds and volunteers to operate the DJ booth in the evening hours.
“I run all the games and I do all the goofy stuff inside,” he said.
Booth has attended the rally for about 20 years and spent the last ten years camping out on the grounds. He packed up the camper with his wife and 15-year-old son and traveled about 12 hours from Buffalo, New York to stay the entire ten days of the rally at the Rat Hole.
“These are my personal friends,” he said. “Honestly if you don’t understand the culture, you won’t understand the people, but these are the best people in the world.”
He said people ask why he brings his son, but says he's a straight-A student and wants to raise him within bike culture.
Booth said bikers can get a bad reputation as outlaws, but he said it’s just a few bad apples and couldn’t be further from the truth.
CONWAY, S.C. — Coastal Carolina University Baseball will welcome the Florida Gators, ECU Pirates and Fairfield Stags to Springs Brooks Stadium this weekend for the 2025 NCAA Baseball Championship's Conway Regional.No. 2 Florida and No. 3 ECU will kick things off at noon ET on Friday followed by the No. 1 Chanticleers against No. 4 Fairfield in the nightcap at 6 p.m.Each regional field features four teams, playing in a double-elimination format. All 16 regionals are scheduled to be conducted from Friday, ...
CONWAY, S.C. — Coastal Carolina University Baseball will welcome the Florida Gators, ECU Pirates and Fairfield Stags to Springs Brooks Stadium this weekend for the 2025 NCAA Baseball Championship's Conway Regional.
No. 2 Florida and No. 3 ECU will kick things off at noon ET on Friday followed by the No. 1 Chanticleers against No. 4 Fairfield in the nightcap at 6 p.m.
Each regional field features four teams, playing in a double-elimination format. All 16 regionals are scheduled to be conducted from Friday, May 30 to Monday, June 2 (if necessary).
The Conway Regional is paired with the Auburn Regional hosted by No. 4 overall seed Auburn. That field also includes No. 2 seed NC State, No. 3 seed Stetson and No. 4 seed Central Connecticut State.
TEAM CAPSULES #13 Coastal Carolina Location: Conway, S.C. Head Coach: Kevin Schnall 2025 Record: 48-11 Notable: Sun Belt Conference Regular Season & Tournament Champions
Florida Gators Location: Gainesville, Fla. Head Coach: Kevin O'Sullivan 2025 Record: 38-20 Notable: 17th-consecutive NCAA Tournament berth under O'Sullivan, second-longest streak in the country. vs. Coastal: Tied 1-1, last meeting on June 19, 2016, in Omaha, Neb. (CCU W, 2-1)
ECU Pirates Location: Greenville, N.C. Head Coach: Cliff Godwin 2025 Record: 33-25 Notable: American Athletic Conference Tournament Champions vs. Coastal: CCU leads 10-7, last meeting in Greenville from March 7-9, 2025. Coastal won 2/3 games.
Fairfield Stags Location: Fairfield, Conn. Head Coach: Bill Currier 2025 Record: 39-17 Notable: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Champions vs. Coastal: 0-1 (first meeting in 2023 — Conway, S.C.)
2025 CONWAY REGIONAL SCHEDULE Friday, May 30 Game One: 12 p.m. ET — East Carolina vs. Florida (ESPN2) Game Two: 6 p.m. ET — Fairfield vs. Coastal Carolina (ESPN+)
Saturday, May 31 Game Three: 12 p.m. ET — Loser Game One vs. Loser Game Two Game Four: 6 p.m. ET — Winner Game One vs. Winner Game Two
Sunday, June 1 Game Five: 12 p.m. ET — Loser Game Four vs. Winner Game Three Game Six: 6 p.m. ET — Winner Game Four vs. Winner Game Five
Monday, June 2 Game Seven (if necessary): TBA — Winner Game Six vs. Loser Game Six
*All times subject to change based on TV
TICKET INFORMATION Coastal Carolina fans can reserve standing room tickets at Springs Brooks Stadium for the NCAA Regional round, currently on sale online. Reserved seating is sold out. All-regional general admission Single-game tickets, if available, will go on sale Thursday, May 29 at 9 a.m. Please note the ticket office will be closed Monday for Memorial Day and reopen on Tuesday at 9 a.m.
STUDENT TICKETS Coastal Carolina students can claim a free regional ticket for Chanticleers games through their student portal starting at 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
PARKING INFORMATION All parking for the 2025 Conway regional will be paid and must be purchased in advance. Fans are encouraged to secure an all-regional parking pass by visiting www.GoCCUsports.com/tickets or contacting the Athletics Ticket Office. A limited number of single day parking passes will be available when single-game tickets go on sale, depending on the availability. Purchase parking online now!
Please note that the YY lot will be the ONLY lot available for day-of-regional parking. Parking on the main campus is limited and subject to University Parking regulations.
CONWAY, S.C. – East Carolina eliminated No. 17 Florida from the NCAA Conway Regional with an 11-4 victory Sunday afternoon, advancing to its sixth-straight regional final in the process. The Pirates' run ended there, however, dropping a tight 1-0 decision to No. 13 national seed and host Coastal Carolina in Sunday's nightcap inside Springs Brooks Stadium.ECU (35-27) received a pair of excellent pitching performances out of freshmen ...
CONWAY, S.C. – East Carolina eliminated No. 17 Florida from the NCAA Conway Regional with an 11-4 victory Sunday afternoon, advancing to its sixth-straight regional final in the process. The Pirates' run ended there, however, dropping a tight 1-0 decision to No. 13 national seed and host Coastal Carolina in Sunday's nightcap inside Springs Brooks Stadium.
ECU (35-27) received a pair of excellent pitching performances out of freshmen Lance Williams and Bradley Zayac, nearly forcing a Monday game seven as Zayac held a potent Chanticleer lineup to just one run on four hits with four strikeouts in a career long 7.1-inning outing. Williams was also impressive in Sunday's first contest, helping the Pirates send the Gators packing out of Conway by striking out five in 5.0 innings of work.
A quartet of East Carolina players were named to the Conway Regional All-Tournament Team in Braden Burress (2B), Jack Herring (OF), Austin Irby (DH) and Ethan Norby (SP).
Needing to defeat Florida for the second time in two days, East Carolina seized control early and did not look back. Burress went 3-for-5 with three RBI while Irby, Ryley Johnson and Alex Peltier also chipped in with a pair of hits apiece. Landon Stripling paced the Florida lineup with two hits and a run scored.
The Pirates loaded the bases in each of the first three innings versus the Gators and cashed in with seven runs in those frames. Burress registered an RBI single in the second inning before a passed ball accounted for the second run. The Gators sliced the deficit in half via a Justin Nadeau RBI single in the top of the third, but ECU answered in a big way in the home half of the frame, plating five runs off a five-hit barrage. Irby, Alex Peltier and Burress all notched RBI base knocks while Herring capped the scoring in the inning with a two-run single to leave the Pirates in front 7-1.
Irby continued his torrid regional performance with a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth to extend the East Carolina advantage to 8-1. Florida answered with three in the top of the sixth to make things interesting, but the Pirates had the last word – scoring the final three runs of the afternoon to account for the final margin.
A pitchers' duel worthy of a regional final unfolded in the nightcap as Zayac and Chanticleer starter Riley Eikhoff traded zeros all the way to the eighth inning. A Sykes Wells leadoff single in the bottom of that frame eventually led to the game's only run as he scored on a Sebastian Alexander sacrifice fly. Dominick Carbone earned the win on the mound after covering the final 1.2 innings for Coastal Carolina.
Each team rapped out five hits each, but Wells was the only player on the field with multiple base knocks, finishing the contest 2-for-3 with the decisive runs scored.
2025 NCAA Conway Regional All-Tournament Team C: Caden Bodine, Coastal Carolina 1B: Colby Thorndyke, Coastal Carolina 2B: Braden Burress, East Carolina 3B: Landon Stripling, Florida SS: Bobby Boser, Florida OF: Sebastain Alexander, Coastal Carolina OF: Wells Sykes, Coastal Carolina OF: Jack Herring, East Carolina Designated Hitter: Austin Irby, East Carolina Pitcher: Ethan Norby, East Carolina Pitcher: Riley Eickoff, Coastal Carolina
Most Outstanding Player: Colby Thorndyke, Coastal Carolina
Florida baseball will get a rematch with East Carolina in another Conway, S.C., Regional elimination game.The No. 2 seed ...
Florida baseball will get a rematch with East Carolina in another Conway, S.C., Regional elimination game.
The No. 2 seed Florida Gators (39-21) kept their season alive with a 17-2 rout of No. 4 seed Fairfield on May 31. UF pounded out 17 runs on 16 hits, including homers by Brody Donay, Blake Cyr and Bobby Boser.
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Cyr went 3-for-5 with 4 RBIs, Boser went 3-for-6 with 3 RBIs and freshman first baseman Brendan Lawson went 5-for-7 with 3 RBIs, which was more than enough run support for freshman Aidan King (7-2), who allowed only one run on four hits to pick up his third straight win.
Florida is trying to emerge from the loser's bracket of a regional for the second straight year and avenge an 11-6 loss to East Carolina on May 30. ECU (34-26) lost 18-7 to Coastal Carolina on May 31.
"We were in a very similar situation last year," Florida baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan said. "The first thing that has to happen is you have to be able to score a bunch of runs, and Blake had a great game offensively. Second thing is you need your starting pitcher to go deep so that you don’t have to use your pen. And that’s exactly what happened."
UF will likely start lefty Pierce Coppola (3-0, 1.86 ERA) in an effort to keep its season alive. Florida needs to win three games over the next two days to advance to the Super Regionals for a third straight year.
Florida and ECU a will air on ESPNU and stream on ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers. Richard Cross and Todd Walker will call the game.
First pitch is set for 1 p.m. at Spring Brooks Stadium.
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CONWAY, S.C. — Cameron Flukey struck out nine across seven strong innings and No. 13 Coastal Carolina used a pair of multi-run innings to pull away from Fairfield, 10-2, in a weather-delayed NCAA Conway Regional matchup that ended early Saturday morning at Springs Brooks Stadium.Originally scheduled for 6 p.m., first pitch was pushed back to 10:37 p.m. due to severe weather in the Conway area. Despi...
CONWAY, S.C. — Cameron Flukey struck out nine across seven strong innings and No. 13 Coastal Carolina used a pair of multi-run innings to pull away from Fairfield, 10-2, in a weather-delayed NCAA Conway Regional matchup that ended early Saturday morning at Springs Brooks Stadium.
Originally scheduled for 6 p.m., first pitch was pushed back to 10:37 p.m. due to severe weather in the Conway area. Despite the late start, the Chanticleers (49-11) remained sharp at the plate and on the mound, securing a 2-0 start in regional play.
The Chants jumped out early, scoring in each of the first two innings. Ty Dooley hit a solo home run in the fourth to make it 4-0 before Coastal blew the game open with a four-run sixth that featured a string of Fairfield miscues and RBI hits from Walker Mitchell and Blake Barthol.
Dooley finished 2-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBI, including a double. Colby Thorndyke launched an opposite-field, solo home run in the seventh, and Blagen Pado tripled, walked and scored twice to lead a balanced Coastal offense.
Flukey (7-1) allowed just three hits and two runs over seven innings, throwing 99 pitches. Hayden Johnson and Jaxon Appelman each tossed a scoreless frame to close out the win.
Fairfield (39-18) was limited to three hits. Nolan Colby's solo homer in the sixth and Tyler Kipp's RBI single in the fifth accounted for the Stags' only scoring. Ben Alekson (9-2) suffered the loss despite allowing only three earned runs over 5.1 innings.
With the win, Coastal advances in the winner's bracket and will face No. 3 East Carolina on Saturday night at 7 p.m. ET.
NOTEBOOK DELAYED BUT DOMINANT: Saturday's game didn't begin until 10:37 p.m. due to severe weather, nearly five hours past its original start time. It marked one of the latest starts in Springs Brooks Stadium history, but the Chanticleers didn't show signs of rust.
FLUKEY FINDS HIS GROOVE: Cameron Flukey struck out nine and issued just one walk over seven innings to earn his seventh win of the year. He threw 72 strikes on 99 pitches and retired 11 of the final 12 batters he faced.
DOOLEY BACK IN THE 9: Shortstop Ty Dooley returned to the starting lineup for the first time since the Clemson game on May 6 after missing nine total games due to injury. Dooley did appear as a pinch hitter in CCU's win over Georgia Southern at the Sun Belt Tournament. He poked an opposite-field home run over the left-field fence in the bottom of the fourth, his sixth round tripper of the year.
MOVE, GET OUT THE WAY: Walker Mitchell was hit by his 30th pitch of the season, tying the Coastal Carolina school record. Scott Woodward was also hit by 30 pitches in 2008.
HELLO DEAN-O: Dean Mihos pinch hit in the bottom of the eighth inning, his first at bat since April 27 at James Madison. He had missed 12 games before seeing some action as a pinch runner last weekend at the Sun Belt Tournament.
APPLEMAN FANNING FOES: Freshman Jaxon Appelman has struck out 7 of the last nine batters he's faced. He fanned two of three against Fairfield Friday after he struck out five of six in his last appearance at Old Dominion.
TEAM EFFORT: Nine different Chanticleers recorded a hit in the game, and eight players reached base at least once. The lineup also produced eight RBIs on 10 total hits.
CH-, CH-, CHANGES: Saturday's schedule is being adjusted. The first game of the day, an elimination game between No. 2 Florida and No. 4 Fairfield will start at 3 p.m. ET. The winner's bracket game between 3 East Carolina and No. 1 Coastal Carolina will have a 7 p.m. first pitch.
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