He was (somehow) only a second-team all-conference performer, but Green Hope senior Max Povse became the first player in Falcons history to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft.

UNC-Greensboro recruit Max Povse broke a Green Hope baseball record last night.

Hard-throwing right-hander Max Povse has made his college decision. The Green Hope pitcher has committed to UNC-Greensboro, he confirmed this morning.

Povse dealt with injuries last year and only had five starts for the Falcons, going 27 and 2/3 innings with a 3.54 ERA. He struck out 35 batters and went 3-3. As a sophomore, he threw a five-inning no-hitter against Panther Creek and finished the year 7-1 with a 2.00 ERA.

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Four area players will participate in the baseball Tournament of Stars in Cary.

Three area baseball players were recently named to this weekend's USA Baseball Tournament of Stars, a tournament with eight teams full of some of the best under-18 players in the country.

Carlos Rodon (pictured left) and Justin Manning of Holly Springs High will join Max Povse of Green Hope as the only three players from Wake County on any team roster.

Rodon, the Tri-Nine Conference player of the year committed to N.C. State, is with Team RBI and listed as a left-handed pitcher only.

Manning (right) is listed as both a right-handed pitcher and catcher and is with team American Legion.

Povse (left), a six-foot-eight rising senior, is listed as a right-handed pitcher and is on team Dixie.

Last year's Tournament of Stars was highlighted by Bryce Harper, this year's No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft. The No. 2 and 3 draft picks were also in the TOS.