Caldwell Academy (17-4, 9-1) is riding a league-best 8-game winning streak. Three of those wins came in the past week, includingan 8-0 win over Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill.
Clay Young led Caldwell Academy's offense with seven hits and two RBIs this week.
After a week in which it went 3-0, Caldwell Academy jumped from 82 to 74 in the national rankings, the biggest increase in the league.
Burlington Christian Academy's pitching staff dominated this week, allowing only four hits and three walks, both of which led the league. The Royals's pitchers have been charged with only 79 hits and have struck out 109 batters.
Jonathon Cox is tops on the staff with 62 Ks.
Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill, the league leader in stolen bases this season with 109, added to its lead in that category with 25 more steals over the past week. Manager Phillip Mumford is giving his players opportunities to steal, and
Hansen French has racked up a team-high 20 stolen bases for the Lion.
Caldwell Academy closer
Nico Mancuso recorded two saves this week, most in the league. His three saves this year put him in second place in the league in that category.
