On May 10, 2012, the top two teams in the current league standings will go head to head, as
Bishop Noll and
Wheeler meet. The Warriors currently hold a 1.50-game lead over the Bearcats for first place.
In the ongoing battle for first place, Bishop Noll beat Wheeler this week, 12-3 on May 2, 2012. Bishop Noll sits in first place in Greater Southshore at 6-0 (10-4 overall).
North Newton's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing 25 hits and 13 walks to lead the league in both categories. On the season, the Spartans have allowed just 105 hits, while striking out 90 batters.
Wade Schuerich leads the Spartans with 21 strikeouts in 13 innings.
North Newton, the league leader in stolen bases this season with 59, added to its lead in that category with 19 more steals over the past week. Manager Mike Carden is giving his players opportunities to steal, and
Chad Schultz has racked up a team-high 17 stolen bases for the Spartans.
