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Here’s a look at the top matchups on deck this week for high school baseball and softball teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties.
Gaston Christian’s only blemish this season was an 11-1 drubbing at the hand of Metrolina Christian on March 11. The Eagles have an opportunity to score a measure of revenge Tuesday in a key NCISAA Metrolina Athletic Conference (MAC) matchup.
Gaston Christian is averaging 10 runs per game. Four of its batters with 30 or more at bats are hitting .400 or better. The Eagles hope to have better luck this time against a Metrolina Christian pitching staff which collectively has a 0.98 ERA.
KEEP ON CHOPPIN': East Gaston softball trusted the process. Now, the Warriors are reaping the benefits
IT'S IN THE RECIPE: Burns baseball keeps on winning. What ingredients are most key to its sustained success?
Suddenly, this one has major Big South 3A and NCHSAA 3A state playoff implications.
South Point comes in on the heels of a three-game losing skid, which included a pair of walk off losses to Crest and Kings Mountain. The Red Raiders were also down 2-0 to the Mountaineers before a torrential downpour postponed the game to April 28.
South Point is tied with North Gaston in Big South 3A with a 6-3 record. It also missed a golden opportunity last week, the Wildcats letting a two-run lead slip late in an eight-inning loss at Crest.
East Gaston has run roughshod on much of its competition, upping its win streak to eight following two wins over Thomas Jefferson, as well as a dominant 13-3 victory over Catawba Shores 1A/2A leader Lincoln Charter. One team which got the better of the Warriors, however, is South Point, which left Mount Holly with a 12-7 win March 6.
East Gaston has already assured itself of a 2A playoff spot, earning a share of the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A title. South Point has work to do, ranked 26th according to the NCHSAA 3A West RPI.
When: April 14-17
Where: Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium, Shelby
Teams involved: Crest, Kings Mountain, Madison, Pisgah, RS Central, Shelby, Tuscola and West Lincoln
Schedule: Monday — Madison at Shelby, 4 p.m.; Pisgah vs. Crest, 7 p.m.; Tuesday — West Lincoln vs. Tuscola, 4 p.m.; Kings Mountain vs. RS Central, 7 p.m.; Games Wednesday and Thursday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
When: April 14-16
Where: Ashley and New Hanover high schools, Wilmington
Teams involved: Morehead, New Hanover, Ashley, Hoggard, Uwharrie Charter, Union Pines, Eastern Alamance, Dixon, Pinecrest, Southwest Guilford, Grimsley, Burns, Laney, Randleman, Grace Christian, Corinth Holders, West Johnston, Trinity
Scheduling note: Burns begins the tournament Monday against Morehead, with a 1 p.m. start time. First pitch of its game the following day against Grimsley is also scheduled for 1 p.m. The Bulldogs’ tournament finale is against Trinity at 10 a.m.
When: April 14-16
Where: North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex
Crest and North Lincoln test themselves against top competition from New York, South Carolina and Virginia.
Crest begins against Randolph (New York) at 10 a.m. Monday, followed by Midlakes (New York) the following day at 2 p.m. The Chargers conclude with Gilbert (South Carolina) at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
North Lincoln takes on Southwestern (New York), Wellsville (New York) and Tallwood (Virginia) during its time on the Grand Strand. First pitch for each of its matchups is at 10 a.m.
When: April 14-16
Where: Cal Ripken Experience, Myrtle Beach
North Lincoln and East Lincoln each will spend spring break at Myrtle Beach’s Cal Ripken Experience.
The Knights will take on Centerville and Brentsville District, both of Virginia, before closing the tournament against Aquinas Institute (New York).
East Lincoln takes on Brockport and Victor, both of New York, before finishing with Lake City (South Carolina).
This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: NCHSAA: Gastonia, Shelby baseball, softball top matchups this week
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Metrolina Christian at Gaston Christian baseball (April 15)
Gaston Christian’s only blemish this season was an 11-1 drubbing at the hand of Metrolina Christian on March 11. The Eagles have an opportunity to score a measure of revenge Tuesday in a key NCISAA Metrolina Athletic Conference (MAC) matchup.
Gaston Christian is averaging 10 runs per game. Four of its batters with 30 or more at bats are hitting .400 or better. The Eagles hope to have better luck this time against a Metrolina Christian pitching staff which collectively has a 0.98 ERA.
KEEP ON CHOPPIN': East Gaston softball trusted the process. Now, the Warriors are reaping the benefits
IT'S IN THE RECIPE: Burns baseball keeps on winning. What ingredients are most key to its sustained success?
South Point-North Gaston baseball (April 15 and 17)
Suddenly, this one has major Big South 3A and NCHSAA 3A state playoff implications.
South Point comes in on the heels of a three-game losing skid, which included a pair of walk off losses to Crest and Kings Mountain. The Red Raiders were also down 2-0 to the Mountaineers before a torrential downpour postponed the game to April 28.
South Point is tied with North Gaston in Big South 3A with a 6-3 record. It also missed a golden opportunity last week, the Wildcats letting a two-run lead slip late in an eight-inning loss at Crest.
East Gaston at South Point softball (Wednesday, April 16)
East Gaston has run roughshod on much of its competition, upping its win streak to eight following two wins over Thomas Jefferson, as well as a dominant 13-3 victory over Catawba Shores 1A/2A leader Lincoln Charter. One team which got the better of the Warriors, however, is South Point, which left Mount Holly with a 12-7 win March 6.
East Gaston has already assured itself of a 2A playoff spot, earning a share of the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A title. South Point has work to do, ranked 26th according to the NCHSAA 3A West RPI.
Spring break tournament action
Cleveland County Easter Baseball Tournament
When: April 14-17
Where: Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium, Shelby
Teams involved: Crest, Kings Mountain, Madison, Pisgah, RS Central, Shelby, Tuscola and West Lincoln
Schedule: Monday — Madison at Shelby, 4 p.m.; Pisgah vs. Crest, 7 p.m.; Tuesday — West Lincoln vs. Tuscola, 4 p.m.; Kings Mountain vs. RS Central, 7 p.m.; Games Wednesday and Thursday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Wilmington Easter Baseball Classic
When: April 14-16
Where: Ashley and New Hanover high schools, Wilmington
Teams involved: Morehead, New Hanover, Ashley, Hoggard, Uwharrie Charter, Union Pines, Eastern Alamance, Dixon, Pinecrest, Southwest Guilford, Grimsley, Burns, Laney, Randleman, Grace Christian, Corinth Holders, West Johnston, Trinity
Scheduling note: Burns begins the tournament Monday against Morehead, with a 1 p.m. start time. First pitch of its game the following day against Grimsley is also scheduled for 1 p.m. The Bulldogs’ tournament finale is against Trinity at 10 a.m.
Grand Strand Softball Classic
When: April 14-16
Where: North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex
Crest and North Lincoln test themselves against top competition from New York, South Carolina and Virginia.
Crest begins against Randolph (New York) at 10 a.m. Monday, followed by Midlakes (New York) the following day at 2 p.m. The Chargers conclude with Gilbert (South Carolina) at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
North Lincoln takes on Southwestern (New York), Wellsville (New York) and Tallwood (Virginia) during its time on the Grand Strand. First pitch for each of its matchups is at 10 a.m.
Cal Ripken Experience Baseball
When: April 14-16
Where: Cal Ripken Experience, Myrtle Beach
North Lincoln and East Lincoln each will spend spring break at Myrtle Beach’s Cal Ripken Experience.
The Knights will take on Centerville and Brentsville District, both of Virginia, before closing the tournament against Aquinas Institute (New York).
East Lincoln takes on Brockport and Victor, both of New York, before finishing with Lake City (South Carolina).
This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: NCHSAA: Gastonia, Shelby baseball, softball top matchups this week
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