What was the top performance by Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln baseball and softball standouts during the past week of action? Here’s your chance to decide for the period from March 24-29, 2025.
The poll will close Friday at noon. Multiple votes are allowed.
Nominations are compiled courtesy of information obtained by The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star by coaches, athletic directors and statisticians through emails, MaxPreps, game results or highlights posted to social media. 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.
Baseball Player of the Week nominees
Aydan Bradley, Stuart Cramer: Was 3-for-3 with a run scored, leading the Storm past Crest, 11-3.
Brock Bumgardner, Cherryville: Was 3-for-3 with a double, triple, three RBIs and three runs socred in an 18-0 win over Thomas Jefferson.
Caleb Cloninger, North Gaston: Was 3-for-4 at the plate, along with pitching a complete game, allowing a run on three hits with 10 strikeouts in a 7-1 win over Kings Mountain.
Cooper Harris, Highland Tech: Was 3-for-4 with a double two RBIs and a run scored in an 11-4 win over Ashbrook.
Mason Humphries, Burns: Was 3-for-4 with a double, triple, four RBIs and two runs scored in a 21-0 win over Bessemer City.
Levi Jenkins, West Lincoln: Pitched a complete game, allowing a run on three hits with 11 strikeouts in a 6-1 win over Bandys. He was also 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Jeremiah Lowe, Crest: Was 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs to help the Chargers to an 8-2 win over Stuart Cramer.
Evan Matile, East Lincoln: Was 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBIs and two runs scored in a 16-5 win over Foard.
Nate Rollins, Lincoln Charter: Was 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, four RBIs and two runs in a 12-2 win over Pine Lake Prep.
Parker Stafford, East Gaston: Was 4-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored in a 20-2 win over Shelby.
Camden Tarbush, Forestview: Was 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, three RBIs and two runs scored in a 15-10 win over Ashbrook.
Aidan Taylor, South Point: Finished 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and three runs scored in ...
