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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson Softball went 1-2 on the week. They beat Community School of Davidson 6-5 to end the week to notch their third victory of the season. They will host Highland Tech on 4/30.
The Lady Gryphons soccer team went 1-1 on the week and hosted two early games this week. They won't host against until Cherryville on May 6.
Thomas Jefferson baseball went 1-1 this past week, defeating Community School of Davidson 11-6 and falling to Pine Lake Prep 11-3. In the win, Zac Parks earned the victory from the mound in four innings of work. Zac Parks also had three RBI on two hits, while Levi Parks swatted two base hits.
R-S Central
The Hilltoppers baseball team went 1-1 last week in losing to Crest by an 8-5 score and defeating Shelby 13-6. R-S Central won't host another game until 5/5 against East Rutherford.
R-S Central's softball team went 2-0 last week by beating Shelby 8-3 and earning a tough 2-1 victory over non-conference foe Freedom. Madison Crain and Haley White earned a pitching win each and Makayla Crawford had four hits on the week to lead the Lady Hilltoppers at the plate. They will host East Rutherford in a huge match up on 5/5.
The Lady Hilltoppers soccer team went 1-1 last week. In a 3-0 win over North Buncombe, Kenley Wilson, Alina Chavez and Karsyn Kearns each scored a goal. They host East Rutherford on 5/5.
East Rutherford
The girls soccer team lost twice last week, but gave a valiant effort against top 2A foe Shelby in a 2-1 defeat.
East Rutherford's baseball team went 1-1 last week as they fell 9-2 to 3A Burns (13-2, 10-1) and easily beat Shelby 11-0. Ethan Stewart got the win on the mound against Shelby. They will host Crest on Friday (5/1).
East Rutherford's softball team, who sits tied for second overall in conference, fell to Kings Mountain, who tops the standings 7-3. However, they beat Shelby and Burns to go 2-1 last week. They host Crest Friday (5/5).
Chase softball went 1-2 last week, but should sneak into the 2A playoffs. They host East Burke 5/5 and East Rutherford (5/7) to end the regular season.
Chase baseball lost the only game they played last week 9-6 to Crest. They host East Burke 5/5 and East Rutherford (5/7) to end the regular season. They hold a game lead over Draughn for a 2A playoff spot with four conference games to go.
NASCAR
Like it or not, Kurt Busch is in "The Chase". Win a race during the first 26 races and your likely in NASCAR's version of the playoffs. Kurt Busch took care of that in a dominating effort on Sunday, leading 291 of 400 laps to win his first race of the year. Despite all of the off-track issues that has plague him, it's no real surprise that he has reached victory lane this soon.
Busch was suspended for the first three races this season and now six events later wins. A teammate to Kevin Harvick, who has been the dominant force so far this season, they nearly mirror each other in ways on the race track according to set up. Busch already had two top 5's in five races and has finished no worse than 15th all year long. I won't be surprised if he wins multiple times nor will I be surprised that he and Harvick battle for the title this season.
For now, that is all premature, I still like a Harvick-Jimmie Johnson duel in the end. Let's just keep in mind, Kurt Busch and his team are for real this season.
And look at Danica Patrick for just a second. That should tell you have good this organization is with Harvick, Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart and Patrick are all teammates. Patrick has finished six times 21st or better with two top ten's.
Next up is a trip to Treacherous Talladega. No matter what the thought is, drivers are just hoping to avoid trouble at a place that could pile up a bunch of cars in just the snap of a finger. Let's face it, that's why many people like the 2.66-mile Super speedway.
Anyhow, since thrill seeker numero uno is out with an injury (a.k.a. Kyle Busch), I will take Brad Keselowski to take the win on Sunday.
