1A Smoky Mountain - Big's top pitcher this week was
Murphy's
Jessie Bates. Over the past week, he racked up one win and 13 strikeouts.
Hayesville had a successful week, as it won five total games to lead the league. The Yellowjackets beat
Hiwassee Dam 12-8,
Andrews 20-0,
Robbinsville 15-2, the Black Knights 16-2 and the Bulldogs 12-2.
Murphy's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing 15 hits and four walks to lead the league in both categories.
14 batters hit over .400 this week. Leading the pack was Cody Terry, who hit .857 by going 6-for-7.
Zach Wall drove in three home runs this week.
Cass Coleman led Hayesville to a win on March 28, as he notched ten strikeouts to beat Robbinsville, 16-2. Over five innings of work, he gave up two hits and two runs.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.