Derek Birginske was on fire this week, as he led 7A Central with a .273 average, two home runs and six RBIs.
Russellville compiled a record of 1-1 in that time.
Behind a 1-1 record over the past week,
Van Buren made the biggest jump in the national rankings, all the way from 35 to 37.
The Cyclones's pitching staff dominated this week, allowing only 14 hits and five walks, both of which led the league. Russellville has given up a mere 121 hits on the year in addition to compiling 187 strikeouts. Birginske is the leader in that category with 58 Ks on the season.
Catholic's
Derek Birginske threw seven shutout innings in a 6-4 win over Russellville on May 4, 2012. He struck out 10, allowing one hits.
Russellville's
Derek Birginske struck out 10 Van Buren hitters en route to a 5-0 victory on May 1, 2012. Over seven innings of work, he gave up one hits and zero runs.
