Nick Shrum, Grundy County: He pitched an eight-inning three-hitter with 13 strikeouts and did not allow an earned run as the Yellow Jackets edged Chattanooga Christian 2-1 in a District 7-AA baseball game.
Jesse Owens, Whitwell: He pitched a one-hitter with nine strikeouts as the Tigers won 5-1 over Marion County in District 6-A baseball.
Carter Flowers, Polk County: In the Wildcats’ 20-3 five-inning District 5-AA win over Sweetwater, he threw a three-hitter with nine strikeouts and also tripled, doubled and had three RBIs.
Jake Leffew, Soddy-Daisy: In addition to going 3-for-4 when the Trojans beat Rhea County 6-2 in a District 5-AAA game, he totaled 10 strikeouts and finished his three-hitter with six consecutive scoreless innings.
Zach Thompson, Ooltewah: He took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and struck out 11 batters while raising his pitching record to 3-0 in the Owls’ 9-3 District 5-AAA win at Cleveland.