Region X Roundup: March 5th
March 5, 2025
NJCAA Baseball Standings Update – March 5, 2025
With the college baseball season in full swing, teams across the NJCAA divisions, and in particular Region X here in VA, NC, and SC, are battling for top spots in their respective conferences. Let’s break down the latest standings in Region X as of March 5, 2025.
Division I – USC Union With a Quick Start
USC Union is off to a very good start in 2025, boasting a stellar 17-1 overall record and an 5-1 start in conference play. Florence-Darlington Technical College and Gaston College are still the teams to watch, having already played one series this year against each other. While early, especially with so much weighing on the post-season tournament, it is time for teams to begin to close ground if they want a higher seed in May.
DI Baseball Standings
| School | Conf. Record | Conf. Pct. | Overall Record | Overall Pct. |
| USC Union | 5-1 | .833 | 17-1 | .944 |
| Florence-Darlington Tech | 4-2 | .667 | 16-7 | .696 |
| Gaston College | 3-3 | .500 | 15-6-1 | .705 |
| USC Lancaster | 3-3 | .500 | 7-12 | .368 |
| USC Sumter | 2-4 | .333 | 7-11 | .389 |
| USC Salkehatchie | 1-5 | .167 | 1-17 | .056 |
Division II – Lenoir and Brunswick Battle for the East
The DII East race is tight, with Lenoir Community College and Brunswick Community College tied at the top with 4-2 conference records. In the West, Cleveland Community College (15-3 overall) has played well, but Catawba Valley and Wake Tech are keeping the pressure on.
The one thing that has become evident in the past couple of years is the growth of talent in Region X. The DII standings showcase the depth the Region is beginning to cyle through each year. It is early in 2025. We expect to see these tables turn throughout the year as teams begin to find consistent footing.
DII East Standings
| School | Conf. Record | Conf. Pct. | Overall Record | Overall Pct. |
| Lenoir CC | 4-2 | .667 | 13-5 | .722 |
| Brunswick CC | 4-2 | .667 | 7-5 | .583 |
| Fayetteville Tech CC | 5-4 | .556 | 13-6 | .684 |
| Southeastern CC | 3-3 | .500 | 6-6 | .500 |
| Pitt CC | 2-3 | .400 | 8-5 | .615 |
| Richard Bland College | 3-5 | .375 | 9-6 | .600 |
| Bryant & Stratton (VA) | 2-4 | .333 | 8-9 | .471 |
DII West Standings
| School | Conf. Record | Conf. Pct. | Overall Record | Overall Pct. |
| Cleveland CC | 4-1 | .800 | 15-3 | .833 |
| Catawba Valley CC | 6-2 | .750 | 13-10 | .565 |
| Wake Tech CC | 6-3 | .667 | 9-10 | .474 |
| Patrick & Henry CC | 3-2 | .600 | 12-5 | .706 |
| Louisburg College | 4-4 | .500 | 8-10 | .444 |
| Guilford Tech CC | 1-4 | .200 | 3-12 | .200 |
| Southwest Virginia CC | 0-8 | .000 | 0-16 | .000 |
Division III – Surry CC Leads the Way
In DIII action, Surry Community College (11-4 overall, 2-1 in conference) holds the early lead. Rockingham CC is looking to keep pace. The rest of the division will be in full swing in the coming weeks.
DIII Baseball Standings
| School | Conf. Record | Conf. Pct. | Overall Record | Overall Pct. |
| Surry CC | 2-1 | .667 | 11-4 | .733 |
| Rockingham CC | 1-2 | .333 | 6-12 | .333 |
| Camp CC | 0-0 | — | 8-5 | .615 |
| Caldwell CC & Tech | 0-0 | — | 7-8 | .467 |
| Virginia Peninsula CC | 0-0 | — | 2-14 | .125 |
With several teams yet to begin conference play, DIII baseball is just getting started. Expect some movement in the standings as more teams take the field.
Region X JUCO Baseball: Top Performers of the Season So Far
As the Region X JUCO baseball season heats up, several standout players are making their mark on the stat sheets. From big bats to dominant arms, here’s a look at the top offensive and pitching performers across the conference.
🔹 Offensive Leaders: Who’s Raking at the Plate?
🔥 Division I – USC Union Bats Lead the Way
USC Union has been lighting it up offensively, with Mason Elrod leading all hitters with a scorching .479 batting average. Meanwhile, Florence-Darlington’s Zack Hunt has been a run-producing machine, driving in 29 RBIs, while Gaston College’s Joey Nicholson and Daniel Parris share the home run lead with six bombs each. On the basepaths, Josh Jackson (USC Union) is a nightmare for pitchers, swiping 21 bags so far this season.
Top DI Hitters:
- Batting Average: Mason Elrod (USC Union) – .479
- RBIs: Zack Hunt (Florence-Darlington) – 29
- Home Runs: Joey Nicholson, Daniel Parris (Gaston College) – 6
- Stolen Bases: Josh Jackson (USC Union) – 21
🔥 Division II – Jackson Crute Leading the Charge
Southeastern CC’s Jackson Crute boasts the highest batting average in Region X at .486, while Catawba Valley’s Mason Mozeley has been an all-around force, leading in both RBIs (26) and home runs (6). On the bases, Cleveland CC’s Logan Norris is the biggest speed threat, stealing 16 bases.
Top DII Hitters:
- Batting Average: Jackson Crute (Southeastern CC) – .486
- RBIs: Mason Mozeley (Catawba Valley) – 26
- Home Runs: Mason Mozeley (Catawba Valley) – 6
- Stolen Bases: Logan Norris (Cleveland CC) – 16
🔥 Division III – Elijah Palmer Doing It All
Surry Community College’s Elijah Palmer is putting up video-game numbers, leading DIII in both batting average (.500) and RBIs (20). Virginia Peninsula’s Aidan Feather is showing off his power, launching six home runs, while Jacob Avant (Camp CC) leads the division in stolen bases (16).
Top DIII Hitters:
- Batting Average: E Palmer (Surry CC) – .500
- RBIs: E Palmer (Surry CC) – 20
- Home Runs: A Feather (Virginia Peninsula) – 6
- Stolen Bases: Jacob Avant (Camp CC) – 16
🔥 Pitching Leaders: Who’s Dominating on the Mound?
🔥 Division I – Gaston’s Arms Powering the Way
Daniel Parris (Gaston College) is proving to be a two-way stud, leading in wins (4) while also racking up 28 strikeouts. Teammate Noah Zimmerman holds the strikeout lead with 34 Ks, while Carson Bay (USC Union) has been the biggest winner so far, tallying five victories.
Top DI Pitchers:
- ERA: Daniel Parris (Gaston College) – 2.92
- Wins: Carson Bay (USC Union) – 5
- Strikeouts: Noah Zimmerman (Gaston College) – 34
🔥 Division II – Luke Lambert in a League of His Own
Pitt Community College’s Luke Lambert has been unhittable, posting a ridiculous 0.61 ERA. Meanwhile, Patrick & Henry’s Ty Goodson and Cleveland CC’s Jackson Gowan each have four wins, and Dylan Grabowski (Patrick & Henry) leads Region X with 33 Ks.
Top DII Pitchers:
- ERA: Luke Lambert (Pitt CC) – 0.61
- Wins: Ty Goodson (Patrick & Henry), J Gowan (Cleveland CC) – 4
- Strikeouts: Dylan Grabowski (Patrick & Henry) – 33
🔥 Division III – Camp’s Braden Sanders Shutting It Down
Braden Sanders (Camp CC) leads DIII with a 1.20 ERA, while Brooks Kinser (Surry CC) has already racked up four wins. Caldwell’s Hunter Sherrill is proving to be a strikeout artist, leading the division with 28 punchouts.
Top DIII Pitchers:
- ERA: Braden Sanders (Camp CC) – 1.20
- Wins: Brooks Kinser (Surry CC) – 4
- Strikeouts: Hunter Sherrill (Caldwell CC) – 28
Weekend Schedule
Friday, March 7
- Richard Bland College vs. Fayetteville Technical CC – JP Riddle Stadium, Fayetteville, NC
- Caldwell CC & Technical Institute vs. Catawba Valley CC – Henkel-Alley Field, Hickory, NC
Saturday, March 8
- Lenoir CC vs. Brunswick CC – (Doubleheader)
- Florence-Darlington Tech vs. USC Salkehatchie – Allendale, SC
- Richard Bland College vs. Fayetteville Technical CC – JP Riddle Stadium, Fayetteville, NC
- Rockingham CC vs. Virginia Peninsula CC – (Doubleheader) at War Memorial Stadium
- USC Lancaster vs. USC Sumter – (Doubleheader)
- USC Union vs. Gaston College – (Doubleheader) Sims Legion Park, Gastonia, NC
- Catawba Valley CC vs. Caldwell CC & Technical Institute – Walker Stadium, Lenoir, NC
- Louisburg College vs. Southwest Virginia – (Doubleheader)
- Patrick & Henry CC vs. Wake Technical CC – (Doubleheader)
Sunday, March 9
- Rockingham CC vs. Virginia Peninsula CC – War Memorial Stadium
- Cleveland CC vs. Guilford Technical CC
- Louisburg College vs. Southwest Virginia
- Lenoir CC vs. Brunswick CC
- Florence-Darlington Tech vs. USC Salkehatchie – Allendale, SC
- USC Lancaster vs. USC Sumter
- USC Union vs. Gaston College – Sims Legion Park, Gastonia, NC
- Catawba Valley CC vs. Caldwell CC & Technical Institute – Cherryville High School