Region X Roundup: March 12th
March 12, 2025
Region X JUCO Baseball: Standings Update as of March 12, 2025
With the season heating up, teams across Region X are battling for dominance in their respective divisions. From undefeated starts to fierce conference rivalries, let’s break down the latest standings in DI, DII (East & West), and DIII JUCO baseball.
DI Baseball: Florence-Darlington Leads, USC Union on their Heels
Florence-Darlington Technical College (7-2, .778 conference) currently sits atop the DI standings, but USC Union (6-3, .667 conference) is right behind them, boasting an impressive 18-3 (.857) record. Meanwhile, Gaston College and USC Lancaster (both 5-4, .556 conference) are in the mix, looking to climb the standings as the season progresses..
Current DI Standings
| Rank | School | Conf. Record | Conf. PCT | Overall Record | Overall PCT |
| 1 | Florence-Darlington Tech | 7-2 | .778 | 20-7 | .741 |
| 2 | USC Union | 6-3 | .667 | 18-3 | .857 |
| 3 | Gaston College | 5-4 | .556 | 18-7-1 | .712 |
| 4 | USC Lancaster | 5-4 | .556 | 9-13 | .409 |
| 5 | USC Sumter | 3-6 | .333 | 9-13 | .409 |
| 6 | USC Salkehatchie | 1-8 | .111 | 1-22 | .043 |
DII East: Brunswick CC Holds Slim Lead
In DII East, Brunswick Community College (6-3, .667 conference) leads the way, but Lenoir CC (5-4, .556 conference) and Fayetteville Tech (6-6, .500 conference) remain in striking distance.
The middle of the pack is crowded, with Richard Bland (5-6), Bryant & Stratton (4-5), and Southeastern CC (4-5) all jockeying for position. Pitt CC (2-3, .400 conference) has played the fewest conference games but holds a strong 8-5 overall record.
Current DII East Standings
| Rank | School | Conf. Record | Conf. PCT | Overall Record | Overall PCT |
| 1 | Brunswick CC | 6-3 | .667 | 11-6 | .647 |
| 2 | Lenoir CC | 5-4 | .556 | 15-7 | .682 |
| 3 | Fayetteville Tech | 6-6 | .500 | 14-9 | .609 |
| 4 | Richard Bland | 5-6 | .455 | 11-7 | .611 |
| 5 | Bryant & Stratton (VA) | 4-5 | .444 | 10-10 | .500 |
| 6 | Southeastern CC | 4-5 | .444 | 7-8 | .467 |
| 7 | Pitt CC | 2-3 | .400 | 8-5 | .615 |
DII West: Cleveland CC Off to a Hot Start
In DII West, Cleveland Community College is the team to beat with a hot 7-1 (.875) conference record and an incredible 20-3 overall record (.870). Catawba Valley (6-3, .667 conference) and Patrick & Henry (5-3, .625 conference) are in pursuit, but Cleveland’s hot start makes them the early favorite.
Meanwhile, Wake Tech (7-5, .583 conference) is battling for a top-three spot, while Louisburg College (4-4) sits at .500 in both conference and overall play.
Current DII West Standings
| Rank | School | Conf. Record | Conf. PCT | Overall Record | Overall PCT |
| 1 | Cleveland CC | 7-1 | .875 | 20-3 | .870 |
| 2 | Catawba Valley CC | 6-3 | .667 | 15-11 | .577 |
| 3 | Patrick & Henry CC | 5-3 | .625 | 14-6 | .700 |
| 4 | Wake Tech | 7-5 | .583 | 10-12 | .455 |
| 5 | Louisburg College | 4-4 | .500 | 8-10 | .444 |
| 6 | Guilford Tech | 2-7 | .222 | 3-15 | .167 |
| 7 | Southwest Virginia | 0-8 | .000 | 0-16 | .000 |
DIII Baseball: Camp CC Leads with a Perfect Conference Record
In the DIII division, Camp CC (2-0, 1.000 conference record) sits at the top, but it is still very early with Virginia Peninsula CC (4-2, .667) and Caldwell CC (2-1, .667) right behind them.
Meanwhile, Surry CC (2-3, .400 conference) has been strong overall with a 12-6 record,
Current DIII Standings
| Rank | School | Conf. Record | Conf. PCT | Overall Record | Overall PCT |
| 1 | Camp CC | 2-0 | 1.000 | 10-6 | .625 |
| 2 | Virginia Peninsula CC | 4-2 | .667 | 5-14 | .263 |
| 3 | Caldwell CC | 2-1 | .667 | 7-10 | .417 |
| 4 | Surry CC | 2-3 | .400 | 12-6 | .667 |
| 5 | Rockingham CC | 1-5 | .167 | 6-18 | .250 |
Key Takeaways
- DI Battle at the Top: Florence-Darlington leads in conference play, but USC Union boasts an impressive overall record (18-3, .857).
- DII East is Tight: With no clear dominant team, expect a competitive battle for the top spot.
- DII West is Cleveland’s to Lose: At 7-1 conference, 20-3 overall, they’ve set the pace early.
- DIII: Camp CC Leads, But More Games Needed: With limited conference action, the division remains wide open.
With more baseball to be played, expect plenty of movement in the standings as teams fight for postseason positioning. Stay tuned for more updates as the Region X JUCO baseball season continues!
Region X JUCO Baseball: Team Leaders in Offense & Defense
Let’s take a look at the top-performing teams offense and defense… by the numbers.
Division I: USC Union and Gaston College Power the Leaderboards
Offensive Leaders:
- USC Union leads the region in batting average (.336) and stolen bases (75)
- Florence-Darlington Technical College isn’t far behind, boasting a .334 team average and leading the region in runs (252).
- Gaston College has been the long-ball king, crushing 44 home runs, while also ranking third in team batting average (.332).
Pitching Leaders:
- Gaston College owns the best ERA (4.68), WHIP (1.28), and strikeouts (223) giving some reason that a late season surge could be in the cards.
- Florence-Darlington (5.04 ERA, 197 Ks) and USC Union (5.41 ERA) follow behind,
Division II: Cleveland CC Shows Strength on Both Sides
Offensive Leaders:
- Pitt CC holds the best team batting average (.324), while Cleveland CC leads the region in runs (191) and stolen bases (106).
- Catawba Valley CC tops the home run chart (24),
- Fayetteville Tech’s balanced offense ranks in the top five across multiple categories, making them a consistent run producer.
Pitching Leaders:
- Cleveland CC boasts the best team ERA (3.99) and WHIP (1.3), giving them a top end offense and pitching staff in the Region.
- Pitt CC (4.75 ERA) and Catawba Valley CC (4.81 ERA, 182 Ks) are in the hunt, while Bryant & Stratton leads in strikeouts (161).
Division III: Camp CC and Surry CC Set the Pace
Offensive Leaders:
- Camp CC leads in both batting average (.322) and stolen bases (51), making them a well-rounded offensive team.
- Virginia Peninsula CC is the top run-scoring team (144) and leads the home run category with 11.
- Surry CC (126 runs, .289 average) is another strong offensive contender.
Pitching Leaders:
- Surry CC leads Region X, Division III in ERA (5.49), followed by Camp CC (5.80).
- Rockingham CC leads in strikeouts (163)
- Caldwell CC (1.7 WHIP) has the best ability to limit baserunners.
🏆 Key Takeaways from Region X Team Leaders
✅ USC Union has a very dynamic offense, leading in both batting average and stolen bases in Region X’s Division I level..
✅ Gaston College dominates DI pitching, leading in ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts. Could this lead to a late season run out of the Rhinos?
✅ Cleveland CC pacing Region X’s Division II, topping both offensive and pitching categories. While still early, teams that can do both tend to have success throughout the year.
✅ Camp CC and Surry CC lead Region X DIII, with Camp’s offense and Surry’s pitching giving them an edge.