Built on a field raised by the community 40 years ago, Rosewood baseball’s latest playoff run is the continuation of a small-town dynasty powered by generations of players, coaches and families who turned the Eagles into one of eastern North Carolina’s most consistent programs.

Southern Wayne jumped out to an early lead but couldn’t recover from a nine-run third inning in a 12-2 season-opening loss at North Lenoir and will travel to Beddingfield on March 3 for its next game.