4A Greater Neuse River's longest active winning streak belongs to
West Johnston (17-3, 11-2), undefeated over its last nine games. The streak was extended by another 2 games over the past week, includinga 3-0 victory over Clayton.
After a week in which it went 1-1,
Clayton jumped from 145 to 133 in the national rankings, the biggest increase in the league.
Smithfield-Selma's pitching staff dominated this week, allowing only eight hits and four walks, both of which led the league. The Spartans's pitchers have been charged with only 106 hits and have struck out 128 batters.
Ben Youngblood is tops on the staff with 50 Ks.
Southeast Raleigh, the league leader in stolen bases this season with 39, added to its lead in that category with 19 more steals over the past week. Manager Aaron Rich is giving his players opportunities to steal, and
Colin Tangherlini has racked up a team-high 12 stolen bases for the Bulldogs.
