Russ Weiker was the best pitcher in 1A Yadkin Valley this week, leading
South Stanly. He won two games and struck out 15 batters.
Chase Poplin was on fire this week, as he led the league with a .478 average, one home run and seven RBIs. Meanwhile, the Rowdy Rebel Bulls put together a 2-1 week.
South Stanly's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing 46 hits and 21 walks to lead the league in both categories.
The Rowdy Rebel Bulls, the season leader in runs scored at 246, added to their total with a league-high 46 runs this week.
The league boasted five .400 hitters over the past week. The group was paced by Russ Weiker, who collected 11 hits in 21 at bats for a .524 average.
South Stanly's
Jordan Starnes finished with a league-high two wins over the past week. He is fourth in the league with six wins overall this season.
Weiker threw a shutout as he led the Rowdy Rebel Bulls to victory over
Midway, 3-0, on Friday. He struck out eight, allowing one hit.
Poplin drove in four runners on Saturday in South Stanly's 14-12 victory over the Raiders. He went 4-for-5 and scored three runs.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
