The Pioneers marched their way into first place on Tuesday night by knocking off East Burke in nine innings at Watauga-High Field.

Jon Sharpe, who had a no-hitter through 6 and 2/3 innings picked up his second win of the year, and his second win career wise against the Cavaliers. Tuesday night’s win gives WHS a half-game lead on South Caldwell and McDowell for that number one seed. The Pioneers, riding a four-game winning streak, are 7-2 overall; 4-1 in league play.

NW4A STANDINGS FOR 3/25/09

                              W      L       OVERALL
WATAUGA          4      1            7-2
South Caldwell      3      1            6-1
McDowell              3      1           7-2
Alexander C.         2       2           5 –4
A.C. Reynolds       2      2            6-2
East Burke             1      4            3-4
Freedom                 0      4            3-6

Tuesday night results

WHS 1, East Burke 0 (9 innings)
South Caldwell 4, McDowell 2
Alexander C. 2, Freedom 0
A.C. Reynolds 3, North Henderson 2

Thursday night

Alexander C. @ Hibriten

Friday night

WHS @ Alexander C.
Freedom @ McDowell
South Caldwell @ A.C. Reynolds

Saturday

WHS @ Mount Tabor