Each week during the High School season DP is going to announce 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 to start the year. 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-

Drew Hayes – 2025, Summerville HS, RHP/INF, College of Charleston commit: Hayes stole the show on Saturday with his performance on the bump! In his complete game effort, he hurled a no-hitter and lost the perfect game with a two-out walk. He tossed six innings and punched out eight batters with a fastball that topped at 86 MPH and a mid-70’s bender that filled up the zone!

-Player of the Week-

Macon Leppert – 2025, Blythewood HS, C, Uncommitted: Leppert and the Bengals participated in the Opterra Solutions Invitational and the LHH catcher had a big weekend at the plate! He batted .625 on the weekend where he collected two doubles and drove in three runs! Solid start to the season for this talented junior!

-Team of the Week-

Catawba Ridge Copperheads – 2024 IP Classic Champions: Though a couple of the game were close calls, the Copperheads left Georgetown Sunday afternoon on a four-game win streak in 2024 and the IP Classic Champions. The defending State Champions knocked off four quality opponents along the way: Summerville, Blue Ridge, TL Hanna & Laurens. Congrats to Catawba Ridge on being DP’s first “Team of the Week” in 2024!

Who will be the top performers for next week? Check back in next week to find out!