1A Region 4's top pitcher this week was
Tupelo Christian Prep's
Drew Carter. He struck out nine batters this week.
Tremont made the biggest jump in the standings this week, moving from fifth to first place in the league thanks to a 1-0 record over the past seven days. Meanwhile,
Smithville fell hardest in the standings, dropping from second all the way to fourth place after going 0-0 in the past week.
The Eagles' pitching staff had a strong showing this week, allowing only 16 hits and 12 walks, both of which led the league.
Tupelo Christian Prep, the league's stolen base leader this season with 33, added to its lead in that category with 22 more steals over the past week.
With four runs batted in this week, the Eagles' Carter increased his league-leading total in that category to nine.
Tupelo Christian Prep's
Tyler Beard racked up four RBIs this week, more than any other hitter. Beard has seven RBIs this season, second in the league.
Stephen Sexton was an RBI machine on Saturday, as he knocked in four runs during the Eagles' 12-0 win over
North Delta. He went 2-for-3.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
