3A Region 1's top pitcher this week was
Kossuth's
Tyler Mercer. He won one game and struck out 12 batters.
Belmont outpaced the rest of the league this week, as its four total wins led the league. The Cardinals beat
Cherokee 16-4,
Berry 10-1, the Indians 15-0 and
Sulligent 11-1.
Booneville boasted the best pitching over the past week, holding opponents to the league's fewest hits and issuing the fewest walks.
The highest batting average in the league this week belonged to the Aggies'
Jacob Wilcher, who churned out five hits in nine at bats for a .556 average. His average for the season stands at .529, which ranks third in the league. Wilcher has accumulated nine base knocks this year so far.
Kossuth's Mercer racked up four RBIs this week, more than any other hitter. Mercer has eight RBIs this season, first in the league.
Daniel Calvery put on an offensive show on March 9, as he smashed two home runs in the Blue Devils' 14-2 victory over
Biggersville. Calvery's big day included three RBIs and four runs scored, as he went 3-for-3.
Mercer struck out 12 in the Aggies' 8-4 win over
Tishomingo County on March 9. Over his seven innings pitched he allowed four runs on seven hits.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
