Will Stokes was the best pitcher in 4A Region 5 this week, leading
West Lauderdale. He won two games and struck out 24 batters.
Stokes was on fire this week, as he led the league with a .625 average with nine RBIs. The Knights compiled a record of 5-0 in that time.
After surrendering only four walks in the past week, West Lauderdale remains No. 1 in the league in that category for the season, with just 18 total.
Stokes led the league with two wins and 24 strikeouts this week.
The top hitter in the league so far this season has been the Knights' Stokes, who leads all players in average, hits and RBIs. His impressive stat line for the season stands at 12 RBIs and 14 hits to go along with a .500 average.
Reagan Warren drove in five runners as
Newton County defeated
Meridian 16-4 on Saturday. He went 2-for-3 and scored two runs.
West Lauderdale's Stokes struck out 12
Northeast Lauderdale hitters en route to a 7-1 victory on March 5. Over his seven innings pitched he allowed one run on seven hits.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
