Power 25 Rankings: Recapping Week 3

Week 3 of the high school baseball season brought thrilling performances, standout individual efforts, and key wins that reshaped the rankings. Here’s a breakdown of how the Power 25 fared and a look ahead to what is on tap this week.

1. TC Roberson (7-1, 3-0)

• The No. 1 team flexed its dominance, outscoring opponents 36-3. Included a 10 run win over No. 6 Charlotte Christian. A crucial home-and-away series with A.C. Reynolds awaits.

2. Charlotte Catholic (6-2, 3-1)

• A strong three-win week, highlighted by a one-run victory over Power 25-ranked Charlotte Christian. Dropped a 4th game to South Meck. Faces a tough road test at Myers Park (3/17).

3. Metrolina Christian (8-0, 2-0)

• Continued their unbeaten run with two big conference wins, including a 4-1 decision over No. 11 Hickory Grove. Closes the week with a marquee matchup at Carmel Christian (3/20).

4. Ashley (7-0, 3-0)

• The Screaming Eagles keep soaring, posting back-to-back three-win weeks. A major conference showdown with New Hanover looms on 3/21.

5. Grace Christian (7-1, 3-1)

• Solid week, splitting a weekend series with Highland (VA). A big test awaits against unbeaten Burlington Christian Academy (3/17).

6. Charlotte Christian (8-3, 1-3)

• Tough week, dropping three games, including a one-run loss to No. 2 Charlotte Catholic and taking a loss on the road at No. 1 Charlotte Christian. The Knights hit the road for a three-game trip to South Carolina.

7. DH Conley (6-1, 2-0)

• Defeated Power 25-ranked South Central 5-2 in a highly anticipated showdown. Only one game on the slate this week—Perquimans visits on 3/22.

8. Burns (8-1, 3-0)

• A dominant 3-0 week, capped by an 11-4 road win at Crest. Outscored opponents 37-4 on the week. A heavyweight matchup with Tuscola is set for 3/21.

9. South Central (6-2, 2-1)

• Dropped a tough one to No. 7 DH Conley but rebounded with two wins. No games this week.

10. JH Rose (7-1, 3-0)

• An explosive week, outscoring opponents 30-5 while picking up a key conference win over New Bern. Off this week.

11. Hickory Grove Christian (4-3, 1-2)

• Dropped two close contests, including a 4-1 battle with No. 2 Metrolina Christian. A two-game road series awaits, including a visit to Weddington (3/20).

12. Terry Sanford (5-3, 1-1)

• Split a series with Overhills. A crucial conference series with Triton HS is coming up (3/18 & 3/20).

13. Wake Forest (7-0, 2-0)

• Another undefeated week, outscoring opponents 20-4. A three-game week ends with two conference battles against Knightdale.

14. Corinth Holders (6-1, 2-0)

• Swept conference rival Fuquay-Varina in an impressive showing. Another key matchup is on deck against Garner HS.

15. Wesleyan Christian (2-6, 0-1)

• Suffered a tough one-run loss to No. 22 Covenant Day. A key two-game conference set against 6-1 Greensboro Day awaits.

16. East Rutherford (6-0, 2-0)

• Rolled through the week, outscoring opponents 21-1. A critical conference series with 6-0 Brevard HS wraps up the week.

17. Marvin Ridge (5-2, 2-1)

• A solid 2-1 week, with a narrow one-run loss to Hough. A three-game showdown against Porter Ridge is next.

18. Holly Springs (5-3, 2-1)

• Swept Green Hope in a conference series but fell in a high-scoring duel with Willow Spring. Prepares for a key matchup with Middle Creek.

19. West Johnston (6-2, 2-1)

• Picked up two conference wins but dropped a non-conference game to Midway. A big week ahead, including a non-conference clash with Garner (3/19).

20. West Forsyth (5-2, 2-0)

• Secured two road wins against South Carolina opponents. A major non-conference road test at Hough (3/20) is up next.

21. Gaston Christian (3-1, 1-1)

• Lost to Power 25 Metrolina Christian but bounced back with a win over Providence Day. Off this week.

22. Covenant Day (6-1, 3-0)

• A statement week, knocking off two Power 25 opponents—No. 15 Wesleyan Christian and No. 11 Hickory Grove. A major three-game road trip to South Carolina looms.

23. Millbrook (7-1, 2-1)

• Two early-week wins, including a key victory over Power 25-ranked Broughton. Faces a three-game slate, highlighted by a two-game conference set with Heritage.

24. Weddington (4-2, 2-0)

• Took care of business with a 2-0 week, outscoring opponents 19-4. Wraps up non-conference play against Carmel Christian and No. 11 Hickory Grove.

25. Broughton (5-3, 2-1)

• Started 2-0 before dropping a close one to Millbrook. Gears up for its first conference series of the season against Leesville Road.

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