Patriots Weekly Recap - May 9.
Pinecrest had a busy week across multiple sports, highlighted by deep playoff runs in baseball and soccer, plus a standout performance at the regional track meet.
The #7 baseball team saw its postseason run come to an end in the second round of the NCHSAA 8A playoffs, falling 5-1 at #2 Myers Park. The Patriots finished the season 19-8 after another strong year.
In boys lacrosse, Pinecrest dropped a close road matchup at Northwood, 11-10, to finish the regular season at 12-7 overall and 8-2 in conference play. The Patriots earned a sixth ranking in the 8A West and will host 11th ranked West Forsyth in the opening round on Tuesday. Third ranked Ardrey is waiting to face the winner in the second round on Friday.
Girls lacrosse closed out a perfect regular season in dominant fashion, defeating Seaforth 18-10 on the road. The Patriots finished undefeated at 18-0 overall and 8-0 in conference play. The top ranked Lady Patriots earned a first round BYE and will watch to see if they will host #8 Northwest Guilford or #9 Green Level in the second round on Friday.
Soccer split its week, falling 2-1 at Southern Lee before ending the regular season on a high note with a 2-1 win over Terry Sanford. Pinecrest finished the regular season 16-1-4 overall and 9-0-1 in conference play. The ladies will take the first round BYE to prepare and host #6 Northwest Guilford or #11 Mallard Creek in the second round Thursday.
The biggest highlight of the week came at the West Regional Track & Field Championships at Palesides High School, where Pinecrest delivered a major team performance. The boys finished 3rd overall and the girls placed 4th, with multiple athletes qualifying for the state meet across sprint, distance, relay, and field events. The following will compete in the State Championship.
Girls 4x800 (3rd): Brooke Waleski, Lila Aldridge, Mackenzie Dorch, Hayley VanPutte
Boys 4x800 (6th): Will Mangum, Luke Yannoni, Tristen Leone, Jackson George
Boys 110m Hurdles (6th): Jude Schmitt
Boys 100m (4th): Wendell Wells
Boys 4x200 (4th): Steven Dawson, Carter Jackson, Jude Schmitt, Wendell Wells
Girls 1600m: Alessia Potts (1st), Madeline Dorch (2nd)
Boys 4x100 (2nd): Dawson, Jackson, Tvyrian Praylo, Wells
Boys 400m: Steven Dawson (3rd), Carter Jackson (6th)
Girls 800m (1st): Alessia Potts
Boys 200m (3rd): Wendell Wells
Girls 3200m: Madeline Dorch (1st), Hayley VanPutte (4th)
Boys 3200m: Luke McKenzie (2nd), Gavin Church (3rd)
Boys 4x400 (4th): Schmitt, Jackson, Bullock, Dawson
Girls Pole Vault (6th): Alden Waters
Boys Pole Vault: Porter Lykins (3rd), Jack Greaves (4th), Joel Cuthrell (6th)
Boys Triple Jump: Vaiden Pratt (5th), Tvyrian Praylo (6th)
Girls Shot Put (5th): Kendell Wells
Boys Shot Put (5th): Javien Lyles
Written by Curtis Self.
