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Here is a daily list of the top performers from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties during the second week of spring sports action, in addition to the NCHSAA high school basketball playoffs.
Our weekly top performers list and athlete of the week nominees are compiled courtesy of information provided to The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star by coaches, athletic directors or team statisticians through emails, MaxPreps or mentioning @JoeLHughesII in game results and highlights posted to X, formerly known as Twitter.
If a top performer’s name doesn’t appear on the list, encourage their coach to email submissions to jhughes@gastongazette.com or sports@gastongazette.com.
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Friday, March 8
Girls basketball
Kiara Anderson, East Lincoln: Scored a team-high 18 points in a 55-42 loss to West Rowan.
Martha Guinle, Lincoln Charter: Scored 12 points in a 53-43 win over North Wilkes.
Kallie Lusk, Lincoln Charter: Had 12 points.
Symphani Stevens, Lincoln Charter: Scored 15 points.
Baseball
Johann Antonio, Ashbrook: Had a hit and two runs in a 6-5 win over Lincolnton.
Nathan Crawford, Ashbrook: Had a hit and scored a run.
Evan Valentine, Ashbrook: Had a hit and four RBIs.
Brayden Patrick, Kings Mountain: Was 2-for-2 with two doubles and three RBIs in a 7-3 win over Cherryville.
Aidan Taylor, Kings Mountain: Pitched six innings, allowing two runs on five hits with nine strikeouts. He also had a double and scored two runs.
Kandan Zollo, Kings Mountain: Was 3-for-3 with two RBIs and three runs scored.
Karson Cloninger, Lincolnton: Was 2-for-3 with a double, triple, an RBI and two runs scored in a 6-5 loss to Ashbrook.
Nathan Hovis, Lincolnton: Pitched 6 ⅓ innings, allowing six runs (none earned) on three hits with eight strikeouts.
Canton Bare, Lincoln Charter: Had a hit and two RBIs in an 11-0 win over Corvian Community.
Justin Horne, Lincoln Charter: Had a hit and an RBI.
Price Kenley, Lincoln Charter: Had a double and an RBI.
Evan Myers, Lincoln Charter: Hit a three-run homer.
Adam Rodgers, Lincoln Charter: Was 2-for-2 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored.
Jacob Smith, Lincoln Charter: Earned a double and scored a run.
Brody Thompson, Lincoln Charter: Was 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored.
Ryan Hayes, Mountain Island Charter: Was 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI in an 11-1 loss to Community School of Davidson.
Easton Dellinger, North Lincoln: Was 3-for-4 with a run scored in a 6-4 loss to South Point.
Cason McGinnis, North Lincoln: Was 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored.
Tucker Sigmon, North Lincoln: Was 1-for-3 with a run scored.
Gavin Gibson, South Point: Had an RBI double in a 6-4 win over North Lincoln.
Colby Hamilton, South Point: Was 2-for-2 with two RBIs.
Landon King, South Point: Had an RBI triple.
Zeke Pruitt, South Point: Earned a double and scored a run.
Gavin Smith, South Point: Was 2-for-4 with a run scored.
Evan Hartsoe, West Lincoln: Was 2-for-2 with a run scored in a 5-3 win over Maiden..
Braden Helms, West Lincoln: Was 2-for-4 with two RBIs. He also pitched six innings with two runs (one earned) on five hits with four strikeouts.
Caden Smith, West Lincoln: Was 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored.
Softball
Lauren Borchardt, East Lincoln: Was 2-for-4 with two RBIs in a 7-6 loss to Lake Norman.
Aubrey Gust, East Lincoln: Was 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored.
Tatum Martin, East Lincoln: Was 2-for-4.
Emery Pethel, East Lincoln: Was 2-for-3 with two runs scored.
Mallie Courson, Lincoln Charter: Was 2-for-2 with two triples, two RBIs and a run scored in a 15-0 win over Corvian Community.
Ava Patterson, Lincoln Charter: Pitched a three-inning no-hitter with two strikeouts.
Bailey Polaski, Lincoln Charter: Was 3-for-3 with a double, triple, three RBIs and three runs scored.
Madison Lee, Stuart Cramer: Was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in a 15-11 loss to Jay M. Robinson.
Addison Marr, Stuart Cramer: Was 3-for-5 with a double, RBI and two runs scored.
Addesyn Payseur, Stuart Cramer: Was 2-for-2 with three RBIs and four runs scored.
Daniela Tejada, Stuart Cramer: Was 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs.
Thursday, March 7
Baseball
Ethan Guy, Burns: Was 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in a 13-1 win over South Point.
Hagan Hoyle, Burns: Was 1-for-4 with a double, RBI and a run scored.
Colby Putnam, Burns: Hit a home run in his only official at-bat, earning three RBIs and scored three runs. Putnam also pitched five innings, allowing a run on three hits with nine strikeouts.
NIck Williams, Burns: HIt a solo home run, along with two RBIs and three runs scored.
Asher Smith, Crest: Threw a complete game, allowing no runs on three hits with eight strikeouts in a 2-0 win over East Rutherford. Smith along with teammates Landry Ohmstead, Eli Black and Jackson Swenson collected base hits in the win.
Carsten Green, Gaston Christian: Earned a double with two RBIs in a 5-4 win over Forsyth Country Day.
Aaron Main, Gaston Christian: Was 2-for-4 with a run scored.
David Nicks, Gaston Christian: Was 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored.
Carson Dahle, East Lincoln: Had three hits with three RBIs in an 8-1 win over North Gaston.
Ty Davis, East Lincoln: Struck out three in three innings of relief, allowing no runs or hits in the process.
Barrett Erwin, East Lincoln: Pitched four innings, allowing a run on five hits with nine strikeouts.
Evan Matile, East Lincoln: Had two hits, an RBI and a run scored.
Matthew Phuntek, East Lincoln: Had two hits, two RBIs and two runs scored.
Dylan Scott, East Lincoln: Had two hits, an RBI and two runs scored.
Brandon Washington, East Lincoln: Had two hits.
Trey Costner, Highland Tech: Had a hit and scored two runs.
Coleman Schaefer, Highland Tech: Was 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored.
Erwing Soza, Highland Tech: Had a hit and two runs. Soza also pitched four innings, striking out six in a combined no-hitter with Kendell Hale and Cooper Hartis.
Ethan Wilson, Highland Tech: Had a hit with three RBIs and two runs scored.
D’Andre Ferguson, Hunter Huss: Was 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored in a 10-2 win over Berry.
Benjamin Kimmel, Hunter Huss: Was 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored. He also pitched a complete game, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits with 11 strikeouts.
Sidney Whistine, Hunter Huss: Was 2-for-4 with a run scored.
Justin Horne, Lincoln Charter: Was 3-for-4 with an RBI in an 11-8 loss to South Caldwell.
Jacob Smith, Lincoln Charter: Was 2-for-5 with a solo home run, in addition to scoring another run.
Brody Thompson, Lincoln Charter: Earned a double with an RBI and two runs scored.
Jack Berger, Mountain Island Charter: Was 2-for-2 with four runs scored in a 15-3 win over Piedmont Community Charter.
Liam Berger, Mountain Island Charter: Was 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored.
Jack Osterndorf, Mountain Island Charter: Was 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored.
Riley Rosia, Mountain Island Charter: Was 4-for-4 with four RBIs and two runs scored.
Colby Hamilton, South Point: Was 1-for-2 with a run scored in a 13-1 loss to Burns.
Jacob English, West Lincoln: Pitched six innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits with 14 strikeouts in a 4-1 loss to Bandys.
Caden Smith, West Lincoln: Had a hit and scored a run.
Softball
Riley Bryant, Cherryville: Had three hits and three RBIs in a 13-2 win over North Gaston.
Raylei Gidney, Cherryville: Struck out 10 North Gaston batters.
Ava Miller, Cherryville: Had two hits and five RBIs.
Maddie Bowen, Crest: Had two hits, including a double, an RBI and a run scored.
Abigail Edwards, Crest: Was 2-for-2 with a double and two RBIs in an 8-3 win over Burns.
Aidan Ledbetter, Crest: Allowed three runs on four hits, striking out 13 Burns batters. She also earned a double, an RBI and scored a run.
Sara Rose Warlick, Crest: Had a base hit, two RBIs and walked four times.
Chloe Hull, Burns: Was 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in the Lady Bulldogs’ 8-3 loss to Crest.
Laney Williams, Burns: Had a double and scored a run.
Leah Hanson, Gaston Christian: Was 1-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored in a 6-5 loss to Lee Park Prep.
Olivia Kennedy, Gaston Christian: Was 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Emerson Rushing, Gaston Christian: Was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.
Hailey Fiora, Lincoln Charter: Was 2-for-4 with an RBI in a 10-3 loss to Charlotte Christian.
Catie Houser, Lincoln Charter: Was 2-for-4.
Leah Lyerly, Lincoln Charter: Was 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.
Bailey Polaski, Lincoln Charter: Was 1-for-4 with a double, RBI and a run scored.
Madelyn Carpenter, North Gaston: Was 1-for-3 with a double and two RBIs in a 13-2 loss to Cherryville.
Madison Toney, North Gaston: Was 1-for-2 with a run scored.
Angely Avelar, Shelby: Was 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in a 21-7 win over Highland Tech. She also allowed seven runs on nine hits, striking out 11 Highland Tech batters.
Annalise Bradley, Shelby: Was 5-for-6 with four RBIs and two runs scored.
Abby Clary, Shelby: Hit a home run, along with three walks, three RBIs and three runs scored.
Caroline Curtis, Shelby: Was 6-for-6 with a double, two RBIs and four runs scored.
Dereon Kee, Shelby: Was 2-for-4 with three runs scored.
Carmilah Lawrence, Shelby: Was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.
Autumn Mathies, Shelby: Was 3-for-4 with five RBIs and two runs scored.
Kaidence Miller, Shelby: Was 2-for-6 with a double, three RBIs and two runs scored.
Addi Wease, Shelby: Was 2-for-5 with three runs scored.
Tuesday, March 5
Boys basketball
A.J. Adams, Crest: Had 14 points and eight assists in a 76-67 loss to Southern Guilford.
Cal Pass Jr., Crest: Had 12 points.
Lyrik Pettis, Crest: Had 10 points.
D'Various Surratt, Crest: Scored 20 points and had five rebounds.
Bobby Erwin, Piedmont Community Charter: Scored 31 points in an 85-81 loss to Thomasville.
Victor Plessmoses, Piedmont Community Charter: Had 13 points and six rebounds.
Xavier Wilcher, Piedmont Community Charter: Scored 19 points.
Girls basketball
Kiara Anderson, East Lincoln: Had a team-high 18 points in a 57-49 win over Stuart Cramer.
Abbie Hege, East Lincoln: Earned a double-double (11 points, 10 rebounds).
Emma Montanari, East Lincoln: Had 12 points and eight rebounds.
Oshauna Holland, Stuart Cramer: Finished with a team-high 21 points and 12 rebounds. in a 57-49 loss to East Lincoln.
Lauren Humphrey, Stuart Cramer: Earned a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
Hadley Womack, Stuart Cramer: Had 10 points and six steals.
Baseball
Stephen Richardson, Bessemer City: Earned a double in his only official at-bat in a 11-0 loss to East Gaston.
Jaxon Dubesko, Burns: Was 2-for-3 with two RBIs and three runs scored in a 22-1 win over Thomas Jefferson.
Ethan Guy, Burns: Was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored.
Mason Humphries, Burns: Was 3-for-3 with four RBIs and two runs scored.
Marshall McGowan, Burns: Was 2-for-3 with two doubles, four RBIs and four runs scored.
Colby Putnam, Burns: Was 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs and three runs scored.
Nick Williams, Burns: 3-for-5 with three runs scored.
Aaron Heavner, Cherryville: Had his team’s only hit in a 15-0 loss to East Lincoln.
Jackson Swinson, Crest: Was 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in a 4-2 loss to Tuscola.
Dennis Abernathy, East Gaston: Pitched three innings, allowing no runs on three hits with seven strikeouts.
Dylan Howell, East Gaston: Hit a home run in his only official at-bat, along with three walks, five RBIs and two runs scored.
Payton Matthews, East Gaston: Was 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. He also pitched two innings, allowing no runs and no hits with four strikeouts.
Houston Summey, East Gaston: Was 1-for-4 with an RBi and a run scored.
Carson Dahle, East Lincoln: Was 2-for-2 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored in a 15-0 win over Cherryville. He also pitched four innings, allowing no runs on one hit with nine strikeouts.
Evan Matile, East Lincoln: Was 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored.
Matthew Phuntek, East Lincoln: Was 1-for-3 with a double and two RBIs.
Trey Spees, East Lincoln: Was 2-for-2 with a grand slam, in addition to scoring three more runs.
Aden Tompkins, East Lincoln: Was 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored.
Brandon Washington, East Lincoln: Was 2-for-3 with a home run and a double, three RBIs and three runs scored.
Meridian Leffew, Gaston Christian: Was 3-for-4 with two triples, two RBIs and two runs scored in an 11-1 win over SouthLake Christian.
Aaron Main, Gaston Christian: Was 3-for-5 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored. He also pitched six innings, allowing one run on three hits with eight strikeouts.
Julian McRae, Gaston Day: Was 2-for-3 in a 10-0 loss to Carolina Day.
Ronald Costner, Highland Tech: Had a base hit, an RBI and a run scored in a 7-6 win over Shelby.
Wyatt Hardin, Highland Tech: Was 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored.
Alex Towe, Highland Tech: Had a base hit, an RBI and two runs scored.
Ethan Wilson, Highland Tech: Was 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.
Luke Heavner, Kings Mountain: Was 2-for-4 in the Mountaineers’ 10-3 loss to South Mecklenburg.
Brayden Patrick, Kings Mountain: Was 2-for-3 with two doubles and a run scored.
Kandan Zollo, KIngs Mountain: Had a hit and scored a run.
Adam Rodgers, Lincoln Charter: Was 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in a 5-4 win over Corvian.
Jacob Smith, Lincoln Charter: Was 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.
Brody Thompson, Lincoln Charter: Was 3-for-3 with a double and two runs scored.
Noah Withers, Lincoln Charter: Was 2-for-3 with a double.
Elliott Dellinger, North Lincoln: Was 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Kellen Karr, North Lincoln: Was 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Chad Matthews, North Lincoln: Was 1-for-2 with three RBIs and three runs scored.
Cason McGinnis, North Lincoln: Was 1-for-2 with a double and two runs scored.
Brady Rinkus, North Lincoln: Was 1-for-2 with two runs scored.
Tucker Sigmon, North Lincoln: Was 1-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.
Eli Sipe, North Lincoln: Was 1-for-3 with a run scored.
Jarrin Swead, North Lincoln: Was 1-for-2 with a run scored.
Easton Davidson, Shelby: Was 1-for-4 with a run scored in a 7-6 loss to Highland Tech. He also pitched five innings, allowing two runs on two hits with 10 strikeouts.
Trey Fuller, Shelby: Was 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored.
Brett Morgan, Shelby: Was 1-for-2 with a double and three RBIs.
Matthew Spaes, Shelby: Was 1-for-4 with a run scored.
Softball
Krista Davis, Cherryville: Had a base hit in her only official at-bat, along with two walks in a 4-3 loss to Forestview. She also scored two runs.
Laila Davis, Cherryville: Was 1-for-3 with a double.
Landyn McBride, Cherryville: Was 1-for-3 with a run scored.
Emma Proctor, Cherryville: Was 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Kaitlyn Baker, Forestview: Was 1-for-2 with a run scored in a 4-3 win over Cherryville.
Olivia Hensley, Forestview: Was 1-for-3 with an RBI. She also pitched a complete game, allowing three runs on four hits with eight strikeouts.
Kayla Johnson, Forestview: Was 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs.
Blair Riley, Forestview: Was 1-for-4 with a double and run scored.
Miley Skidmore, Forestview: Was 1-for-4 with a run scored.
Paige Fleming, Kings Mountain: Was 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs in an 11-1 win over Chase.
Desiree Green, KIngs Mountain: Was 4-for-4 with a double, solo home run and three runs scored.
Madeline Huffman, Kings Mountain: Was 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored. She also pitched five innings, allowing one run on one hit with 13 strikeouts.
Kayla McSwain, Kings Mountain: Was 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBIs and two runs scored.
Kali Weaver, Kings Mountain: Was 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored.
Mallie Courson, Lincoln Charter: Was 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in a 20-2 win over Corvian Community. She also pitched four innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits with six strikeouts.
Riley Garrett, Lincoln Charter: Was 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored.
Ava Patterson, Lincoln Charter: Was 4-for-4 with five RBIs and a run scored.
Sarah Terrell, Lincoln Charter: Was 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored.
Kiley Welch, Lincoln Charter: Was 2-for-3 with a triple, home run, three RBIs and three runs scored.
Aidyn Armstrong, Lincolnton: Was 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in a 10-4 loss to South Point.
Tanlee Eley, Lincolnton: Was 2-for-2 with a run scored.
Bailey Hollar, Lincolnton: Was 1-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.
Kat Parker, Lincolnton: Was 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored.
Clara Grace Dellinger, North Lincoln: Was 3-for-3 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in a 6-5 win over West Lincoln.
Aniston Moore, North Lincoln: Was 1-for-3 with a double, RBI and a run scored.
Angely Avelar, Shelby: Was 2-for-2 with four RBIs and a run scored in an 18-3 win over Highland Tech.
Annalise Bradley, Shelby: Was 2-for-2 with an RBI and two runs scored.
Abby Clary, Shelby: Was 3-for-4 with a triple, three RBIs and two runs scored. She pitched four innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on no hits with eight strikeouts.
Caroline Curtis, Shelby: Was 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored.
Dereon Kee, Shelby: Was 1-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored.
Kaidence Miller, Shelby: Was 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored.
Quinlyn Avery, West Lincoln: Was 1-for-4 with a double and two RBIs in a 6-5 loss to North Lincoln.
Kaitlyn Carpenter, West Lincoln: Was 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Stacia Cowan, West Lincoln: Earned a double and an RBI.
Abree Sutton, West Lincoln: Was 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Girls soccer
Makayla Ball, Bessemer City: Scored a goal in a 2-1 loss to Ashbrook.
Sofia Espinosa, East Lincoln: Earned a hat trick in a 3-1 win over Cannon.
Nevaeh Peña, Hunter Huss: Earned a hat trick in a 3-0 win over Cherryville.
Kaysi Araya-Jimenez, Lincolnton: Scored a goal in her team’s 3-1 loss to Forest Hills.
Monday, March 4
Baseball
Anthony McClain, Ashbrook: Was 1-for-2 with two runs scored in a 17-5 loss to Rocky River.
Evan Valentine, Ashbrook: Earned a base hit.
Brayden Reynolds, Cherryville: Pitched four innings, allowing one run on three hits and six strikeouts in a 1-0 loss to North Gaston.
Frederick Dow, Forestview: Pitched four innings, allowing two runs on three hits with 11 strikeouts in his team’s 9-2 loss to Bandys.
Alexander Faires, Forestview: Had a hit and scored a run.
Carsten Green, Gaston Christian: Had a double and scored a run in a 7-4 win over Cannon.
Meridian Leffew, Gaston Christian: Earned a double, two RBIs and scored a run.
Aaron Main, Gaston Christian: Earned a hit and scored a run.
Jaden Moore, Gaston Christian: Had a hit, two RBIs and scored a run.
Ty Risk, Gaston Christian: Earned a double, an RBI and scored a run.
Xander Sutton, Gaston Christian: Earned a double and scored a run.
Evan Boyce, Hunter Huss: Was 3-for-3 with an RBI and three runs scored in a 19-0 win over West Meck.
Benjamin Kimmel, Hunter Huss: Was 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored.
Moises Pena, Hunter Huss: Was 2-for-2 with a run scored.
Zachary Kimmel, Hunter Huss: Was 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, seven RBIs and three runs scored. He also pitched a five-inning no-hitter, striking out 15 with one walk.
Lawson Kennedy, Kings Mountain: Was 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Colton Mayes, Kings Mountain: Was 1-for-4 with three RBIs.
Brayden Patrick, Kings Mountain: Pitched a complete game, allowing one hit while striking out 20 Foard batters.
Kandan Zollo, Kings Mountain: Was 3-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored.
Ryan Hayes, Mountain Island Charter: Was 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in a 6-3 loss to Community School of Davidson.
Jack Osterndorf, Mountain Island Charter: Was 2-for-2 with an RBI.
Elijah Cunningham, North Gaston: Earned a double and scored his team’s only run in a 1-0 win over Cherryville.
Chase Ghantt, North Gaston: Pitched six innings, allowing no runs on two hits with 12 strikeouts and a walk.
Jackson Livingston, North Gaston: Worked the Wildcats out of a bases loaded jam with none out in the seventh, getting three straight outs to earn the save.
Houston Rector, North Gaston: Was 2-for-3 with a double.
Chad Matthews, North Lincoln: Was 2-for-3 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored in a 7-5 win over South Point.
Cason McGinnis, North Lincoln: Was 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored.
Brady Rinkus, North Lincoln: Pitched five innings, allowing three runs on four hits with eight strikeouts.
Gavin Gibson, South Point: Hit a solo home run in his team’s 7-5 loss to North Lincoln.
Landon King, South Point: Was 2-for-2 with a home run, double, two RBIs and two runs scored. He also reached twice on walks.
Talan McConnell, South Point: Pitched five innings, allowing a run on three hits with seven strikeouts.
Zeke Pruitt, South Point: Was 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Hunter Dye, Stuart Cramer: Was 1-for-2 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored in a 12-1 win over Jay M. Robinson.
Zach Camacho, Stuart Cramer: Was 2-for-2 with a double and two RBIs.
Dylan Jennings, Stuart Cramer: Earned a double in his only official at-bat with two RBIS and a run scored.
Mason Price, Stuart Cramer: Pitched four innings allowing a run (none earned) on two hits with eight strikeouts. Price also earned a base hit.
Jack Scholz, Stuart Cramer: Was 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored.
Nic Stutzman, Stuart Cramer: Was 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored.
Colton Carpenter, West Lincoln: Earned a hit and scored three runs in a 10-2 win over Statesville.
Twig Carpenter, West Lincoln: Had a hit and an RBI.
Ryder Dellinger, West Lincoln: Earned a base hit.
Sawyer Duncan, West Lincoln: Had a hit and scored a run.
Braden Helms, West Lincoln: Had a hit and scored a run.
Landon Jenkins, West Lincoln: Had a hit and an RBI.
Anthony Zvirzdinis, West Lincoln: Had a hit and scored two runs.
Softball
Maggie Earl, Burns: Was 2-for-3 with a run scored in a 10-5 loss to West Lincoln.
Laylah Haynes, Burns: Was 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored.
Megan Baker, Forestview: Was 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs in a 10-3 win over Palisades.
Lily Cabe, Forestview: Was 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored.
Olivia Hensley, Forestview: Was 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored. She also allowed no runs on three hits in four innings inside the circle.
Kayla Johnson, Forestview: Was 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored.
Blair Riley, Forestview: Was 2-for-3 with a run scored.
Miley Skidmore, Forestview: Was 1-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored.
Akira Connor, Lincolnton: Earned a double in her only official at-bat, with two RBIs and two runs scored in a 16-1 win over South Point.
Skylar Crane, Lincolnton: Allowed a run on four hits in three innings, striking out two batters.
Tanlee Eley, Lincolnton: Was 2-for-2 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored.
Stacia Cowan, West Lincoln: Was 2-for-4 with four RBIs.
Melony Hoffman, West Lincoln: Was 4-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored.
Girls soccer
Annabelle Aime, Stuart Cramer: Scored a goal and assisted on another in a 9-0 win over North Gaston.
Abi Borque, Stuart Cramer: Finished with a hat trick.
Kate Marze, Stuart Cramer: Had two goals and assisted on two more.
Boys golf
Cooper Hayes, East Gaston: Shot even par to earn medalist honors during a Southern Piedmont 1A/2A golf match at Meadowbrook Golf Club in Rutherfordton. As a team, the Warriors finished three strokes behind Cherryville, which wound up shooting a 160.
This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: NC high school spring sports: Gastonia, Shelby Week 2 top performers
