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Each week during the High School season DP announces a player, pitcher & team of the week. The selection process is based on players stats, observations/recommendations from our staff and prep coaches who weigh in with a nomination. This week, DP was able to lay eyes on quite a few teams across our state as the regular season is in full swing. We look forward to bringing this to you every week as we highlight these prospects and a team that performs at a high level. As you know, these selections are never easy, but we will give it our best shot! Going forward, coaches who submit a viable candidate certainly helps! -Pitcher of the Week- In a high-stakes, non-region matchup, 2026 RHP Josh Carlson propelled the JL Mann Patriots to a crucial victory over the Catawba Ridge Copperheads. Carlson delivered a masterful complete-game shutout, allowing just one hit, issuing no walks, and striking out nine batters. His dominant performance set the tone for the Patriots’ perfect 3-0 record for the week! -Honorable Mention- Ashton Brazell – 2025, North Central, RHP, Uncommitted: 5 IP, H, 0 R, 12 K Hunter Epps – 2025, Airport, RHP, Uncommitted: CG, 2 H, 0 R, 10 K Christian Giles – 2025, Broome, RHP, Uncommitted: 4 IP, 3 H, ER, K Caiden McGuff – 2027, Camden, Uncommitted: 7 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 8 K, 2 ER Boone Miller – 2025, Dutch Fork, RHP, North Greenville commit: 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 5 K in 94 pitches vs White Knoll Tucker Perrow – 2025, Georgetown, RHP, Uncommitted: CG, 0 R, 3 H, 3 K, 2 BB Parker Reavis – 2026, Carolina Forest, RHP, Uncommitted: 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K in 92 pitches vs St. James Channing Smith – 2027, Wagener-Salley, RHP, Uncommitted: CG, No-Hitter, BB, 3 HBP, 17 K Brayden Studebaker – 2025, Lexington, LHP, Uncommitted: 7 IP, 5, 0 R, 4 BB, 2 K in 90 pitches vs Chapin Max Van Esselstyn – 2025, May River, Uncommitted: 7 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 2 ER, 8 K Connor Wells – 2027, Dorman, LHP, Uncommitted: 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K -Player of the Week- Collin Phillips – 2027, Walhalla, 1B, Uncommitted: The 2027 first baseman spearheaded the offensive attack as the Razorbacks swept their opening region series with a flawless 3-0 record. Over the week, he posted an impressive .455 batting average, crushed three doubles, launched a home run, crossed the plate seven times, and racked up 11 RBIs. Congratulations, Collin, on an outstanding performance at the plate! -Honorable Mention- Banks Alexander – 2028, River Bluff, C/OF, Uncommitted: 6-12 (.500 AVG), 2B, HR, 3 R, 6 RBI, 2 HBP, 2 SB, 2 GW RBI Miles Barbrey – 2025, Fountain Inn, INF, Citadel signee: 7-10 (.700 AVG), RBI, 2 R, SB, BB Tripp Cook – 2025, Crescent, OF, Lee University signee: 7-12 (.583 AVG), 2B, HR, 5 RBI, 9 R, 6 SB Will Craddock – 2025, TL Hanna, INF, South Carolina signee: 4-7 (.571 AVG), 2 HR, 2B, 3 R, 4 RBI, 2 BB, HBP, 2 SB Maddox Free – 2025, River Bluff, 3B, USC Sumter: 6-11 (.545), 2B, 3 RBI, SB, 2 BB Christian Giles – 2025, Broome, INF/RHP, Uncommitted: 9-16 (.563 AVG), 5 RBI, BB Brice Gillette – 2025, Airport, INF, Uncommitted: .454 AVG, 2 2B, 4 RBI, SB Phifer Glenn – 2027, TL Hanna, INF, Uncommitted: 4-9 (.444 AVG), 3 R, 2 HR, 2B, 5 RBI Carter Nash – 2029, Dorman, OF, Uncommitted: 3-6 (.500 AVG), 2 2B, 3 BB, 2 SB, 4 R Jackson Wyatt – 2025, Dorman, 1B/LHP, Lander signee: 4-10 (.400 AVG), 3B, 2 BB, R, 3 RBI, SB -Team of the Week- Georgetown Bulldogs: After a tough 0-4 start to the season, the Bulldogs have turned things around, winning seven of their last eight games. Their impressive run included a dominant sweep of the Waccamaw Warriors last week, propelling them to the top of the region standings with a perfect 4-0 record. Congratulations to Tyler Vick and the Bulldogs on their strong resurgence! Who will be the top performers for next week? Stay tuned to DP to find out!