North Stanly pitcher Heath Klingensmith was named the NCBCA 2A Player of the Year. (@hklingensmith26 / X)

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STANLY COUNTY — Every year, the North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association (NCBCA) announces the top overall player, pitcher and all-state teams for each of the state’s four high school classifications.

On June 3, the NCBCA revealed that Stanly County has six names on that list for their efforts during the 2025 baseball season.

North Stanly junior pitcher Heath Klingensmith was named the association’s 2A Player of the Year, while a pair of Comet teammates — senior catcher Zach Lowder and senior pitcher Charlie Shaver — were both on the NCBCA 2025 2A All-State Team.

Additionally, South Stanly’s senior shortstop Jack Crump, junior catcher Carter Callicutt and senior outfielder Gavyn Miller were named to the NCBCA 2025 1A All-State Team.

“It’s an honor to be named the NCBCA 2A Player of the Year for 2025,” Klingensmith said. “What a great ride this spring. I appreciate all the time and work my coaches and teammates put in that helped make this such an unforgettable season. Looking forward to ’26.”

The Comets pitcher is an active player for the South Charlotte Panthers travel baseball club that has 21 major league alumni and seen 87 players selected in the MLB Draft.

Established in 2012, the NCBCA is a nonprofit professional organization representing high school baseball coaches across North Carolina.

“The NCBCA is dedicated to promoting baseball across all levels in North Carolina, from Little League to college and professional play,” the association described itself in a statement. “The organization upholds the traditions and sportsmanship of the game while providing education for coaches on rules and fundamentals.”

“As the voice of high school baseball coaches to the NCHSAA, the NCBCA advocates for rule changes and other key issues. It also selects the NC All-State Baseball Team (1A–4A) and hosts the NCBCA Convention, Hall of Fame, and Awards Banquet. Through its initiatives, the NCBCA fosters a strong sense of pride and community in North Carolina baseball.”