Ripon Christian went from 827 to 772 in the California state rankings since last week after going 1-1 in the past seven days.
First place in Southern belongs to
Mariposa County, which has compiled a 19-5 overall record to go with its 12-2 league record. The Knights are zero games back and in second place with a 12-2 league record.
Ripon Christian's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing 14 hits and 14 walks to lead the league in both categories. The Knights' pitchers have been charged with only 133 hits and have struck out 209 batters.
Colby Devries is tops on the staff with 126 Ks.
Colby Devries led Ripon Christian to a win on May 22, as he notched 13 strikeouts to beat Bradshaw Christian, 10-7. Over his five innings pitched he allowed zero runs on zero hits.
Colby Devries threw a shutout as he led Bradshaw Christian to victory over Ripon Christian, 7-2, on Tuesday. He pitched five scoreless innings and struck out 13, while giving up zero hits.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Monday 8am PST each week.