NCHSAA 3A West Regional Final Preview
May 22, 2018
The NCHSAA State Tournament has reached its best of 3 scenario as each of the four classifications begin their Regional Finals this week. As we prepare for the Regional Finals, we will take a look at each team and how they may expect to advance to a State Championship series.
Game Schedule
Game 1: AC Reynolds at Crest-Wednesday May 23 at 7pm
Game 2: Crest at AC Reynolds-Friday May 25 at 7pm
Game 3 if necessary: AC Reynolds at Crest-Saturday May 26 at TBD
A Look at Crest
Record: 25-2
Big South 3A: 13-1 (1st)
Path to the Regional Final
Round 1: Dudley (10-0)
Round 2: Northwest Cabarrus (6-0)
Round 3: Alexander Central (2-1)
Round 4: Jesse Carson (3-2)
Key Players
Riley Cheek, RHP/SS,2018-Charlotte commit
CJ Mayhue, LHP/OF,2019-Western Carolina commit
Nick Melton, SS/RHP, 2018-Queens Commit
Luke Scism, INF, 2018 - Wake Tech CC commit
John Kyle Mitchell, INF, 2019
What Has To Happen to Advance
Crest heads into the Regional Finals looking to advance to the State Title series for the second consecutive season. The Chargers are experienced and know what it takes to win late in the season. They have proven to be a tough, confident team this postseason winning two one run ball games and one of those being in extra innings. If Crest can continue to pitch good and play well in tight games look for them to get another shot at the schools first state title next week.
A Look at AC Reynolds
Record: 22-3
Western Mountain 3A: 15-1 (1st)
Path to the Regional Final
Round 1: North Iredell (11-1)
Round 2: Burns (4-2)
Round 3: Southwest Guilford (6-2)
Round 4: TC Roberson (2-1)
Key Players
Josh Dotson,SS/RHP,2018-North Carolina commit
Andrew McKay, IF,2018
Cooper Ingle, C,2020
Alex Flinn, OF,2019
James Baumstark, RHP, 2018
What Has To Happen to Advance
AC Reynolds has shown to be a consistent ball club all season and the ability to win in many
different ways. They have been tested this season and proved they can handle the big moment.
The Rockets are athletic and can put runs on the board in a variety of ways. They have power
throughout their order and make it tough for any pitching staff to get through untouched. Their
ace Josh Dotson has been a tough matchup all season. If Dotson continues to pitch well and
the offensive gets hot look for the Rockets to still be playing next week.