By Ed Hall
North Carolina Associate Scout

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As the summer winds down, the Central Carolina Scholastic Summer League (CCSSL) ramps up its playoff format, and is getting ready for their all-star game.  The CCSSL has become a very competitive league offering players the chance to stay close to home and play several times per week with their high school teammates. 

The semi-finals and championship rounds saw Richmond County put an exclamation point on a succesful summer. In the semi-final round, Richmond used two big innings to dispose of a good Holly Springs club.  Putting up five runs in the fifth and sixth innings proved to be the difference. 

In the other semi, Rolesville would out slug Garner, 11-9.  Eight hitters had at least one hit, with Christian Baker landed a big blow, leaving the yard.

The championship game was one-sided with Richmond pounding out 12 hits to Rolesvile's 3.  Jonathan Lee and Justin Ingram each had two hits, including a double.

PBR was on hand with quick game reports and highlights from impact players.

CCSSL Semi-Final Tournament Playoff Game

Holly Springs vs. Richmond

		H	E
Holly Springs	1	3	5
Richmond	11	10	1

Five run out burst in the 5^th and 6^th innings put a close game away. 

Win: Richmond - Jonathan Lee (2018) – 5IP 3H 1R 2BB 6K
Loss: Holly Springs - Jonah McPherson – 3.1IP 4H 5R 4BB 0K

Relief: Holly Springs - Brandon Dukes (2020) – 1.2IP 6H 6R 2BB 1K

Keys to the Game

Richmond:

• Alex Anderson (2019) – 1 for 2, SB, RBI
• Jahan Jones (2019) – 1 for 1, RBI
• Jake Ransom (2019) – 1 for 3, RBI
• Chris Austin – 1 for 1
• Garet Weigman (2019) – 1 for 2
• Evan Hudson (2019) – 1 for 1, RBI
• Zack Hinson (2018) – 1 for 1, RBI
• Nolan Allen (2019) – 1 for 1
• Justin Ingram (2018) – 1 for 2

Holly Springs:

• Jonah McPherson – 1 for 1
• Sam Kulasingham (2020) – 1 for 2
• Owen Henry (2018) – 1 for 2

Garner vs. Rolesville

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Garner	0	2	0	0	5	1	0	8	9	6
Rolesville	0	4	1	4	0	0	-	9	11	3

Win: Rolesville Alex McDuffie (2018) – 4.1IP 7H 7R 2BB 4K
Save: Rolesville Nick Newman (2019) – 2.2IP 4H 1R 4BB 1K

Loss: Garner Garrett Capaforte (2019) – 2IP 6H 4R 1BB 2K
Relief: Garner Aiden Edwards (2019) – 2IP 4H 5R 2BB 1K
Relief: Garner Zack Britton (2019) – 2IP 1H 0R 0BB 2K

Keys to Game

Rolesville:

• Daniel Stephens (2020) – 2 for 3 (single and double), SB, 2 RBI
• Jaden Perry (2018) – 1 for 4 (single)
• Spencer Hicks (2018) – 1 for 3 (single), SB
• Andrew Guile (2018) – 2 for 4 (single and double), RBI
• Nick Newman (2019) – 1 for 4 (single), 2 RBI
• Drew Gupton (2018) – 2 for 4 (2 singles)
• Davis Goding (2019) – 1 for 3 (single), RBI
• Christian Baker – 1 for 2 (Home Run), RBI

Garner:

• Malik Stephens (2018) – 1 for 3 (single)
• Garrett Capaforte (2019) – 2 for 3 (2 singles), SB
• Brett Banks (2019) – 1 for 3 (single)
• Noah Kieft (2018) – 1 for 4 (single)
• Graham Wilkins (2018) – 3 for 4 (3 singles), SB, RBI
• Bryson Galloway – 1 for 2

CCSSL Tournament Playoff Championship Game

Rolesville vs. Richmond

		2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Rolesville	0	0	0	0	0	x	x	0	3	2
Richmond	0	2	1	4	3	x	x	10	12	0

Win: Richmond – 5IP 3H 0R 4BB 3K
Loss: Rolesville Jaden Perry (2018) – 3.1IP 9H 7R 2BB 2K
Relief: Rolesville Bradley Wilborne (2019) – 1.2IP 3H 3R 2BB 1K

Keys to the Game:

Richmond

• Alex Anderson (2019) – 1 for 3 (single)
• Drew Loving (2018) – 1 for 3 (single)
• Tyler Bass (2019) – 1 for 1 (single), RBI
• Jonathan Lee (2018) – 2 for 3 (single and double) SB, 2 RBI
• Jake Ransom (2019) – 1 for 1 (single), SB, RBI
• Gordon Pihl (2018) – 1 for 2 (single), SB, RBI
• Cameron Caraway (2019) – 1 for 3 (single)
• Garrett Weigman (2019) – 1 for 3 (single)
• Justin Ingram (2018) – 2 for 2 (single and double), RBI
• Braxton Furstein (2018) – 1 for 1 (double)

Rolesville:

• Daniel Stephens (2020) – 1 for 2 (single)
• Drew Goding (2019) – 1 for 2 (single)
• Christian Baker (2019) – 1 for 1 (single)