Opening Day/Week 1 Results

Myers Park 7, Olympic 1

Chris Overman wiggled out of first inning trouble by striking out the 4-5-6 hitters after the first three Trojans reached, then cruised the rest of the way. Olympic's lone run came on a two out error in the seventh.

Overman also had the big blow of the game, a three run shot to break open the game in the third.

Brian Holbertson had two doubles and Nate Cudney added a pair of hits.

MP defense looked good in turning two sharp looking 5-4-3 DPs.

Without question, MP has the tools to compete for the SW4A title. Good early matchup tomorrow as MP host Hopewell.

MP 2-0, Olympic 1-1

 

Thanks for the details. I just wanted to learn more about the teams. I love rival games!

 

Me 2!!!!! They are s ofun to watch because you know without a doubt that both teams are goung full out trying to beat eachother for bragging rights!

 

Tyler Tewell!!! Pitcher, Catcher, LF, RF, CF the kid does it all. He'll be a force this year.

 

Ragsdale goes to 2-0 with an 8-0 win over Southern Lee. Don't have many details since I had to leave in the 4th. I know Nick McBride started and got the win. This is a great young team. 5 sophs and 4 juniors on that field tonight

Next up - Rocky Mount.

 

Person 3, JF Webb 2

Well played game, Person jumped out to 3-0 lead then held on for the win. Young players played well fo rthe Rockets.

WP: Dylan Dickens (FR/RHP) (1-0; 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 hits, 7 K's, 3 BB)
LP: Shearin
SV: Christopher Morgan (1)

Travis Vaughan (Fr/C) was 2-3 (RBI) for the Rockets, while Geoff Watkins (JR/SS) was 1-3 (run, RBI), Marc Davis (JR/OF) and Stephen Wright (JR/2B) were 1-3.

Chase Watson was 2-3 for Webb.

Records:
Person 2-0
Webb 1-1

Person plays at Cedar Ridge Friday night, then hosts powerhouse South Granville Tuesday.

 

Knightdale @ Wakefield [2/28/2008]

Knightdale 6 Wakefield 3
Knightdale - Cameron Richards 3 IP 3 runs; Nathan Smith 4 IP 0 Runs
Wakefield - Chris Blankenship started on the mound followed by Trevor Shock and Evan Smith.

For a cold afternoon in February, I thought the pitchers were generally effective - although none obviously were as sharp as they will be later in March.

Hats off to both teams. Unless I am mistaken, this game was the first error-free game for Knightdale since the school opened 4 years ago.

I am not sure who picked Wakefield to be at the bottom of their conference but I will say this - their batting order is scary good! They unfortunately ran in to 2 very good pitchers yesterday - a righty/lefty combination that kept them off balance.

 

alexander central wins.....

the cougars beat st. stephens, 5-2 on thursday. have you guys heard of any other scores in the nw4a? thanks.

 

From the Rocky Mount Telegram

Southern Nash -10
Wilson Beddingfield-0
WP- Taylor Joyner( 5IP,0R,0ER,3H,1BB,4K)

Southwest Edgecombe-7
Bertie-6
WP- Daniel Harrell(4IP,2R,2ER,5H,2BB,0K)
Timothy Riggs, SWE, 2b, HR(2)

 

David vs Goliath

My good buddy Righthander David Wittman tossed 4 no hit innings in relief for the win. This was his first ever varsity game.