Friday, September 13, 2019

Athletes of the Week: Scotland Campus Sports


Alex Kehr, baseball: Scotland Campus' high school team is off to a 4-0 start, with nary one opponent coming within five runs of the Knights thus far.

With his considerable bat speed, the local product Kehr has been a consistent source on offense and defense for first year head coach Josh Edgin.

Kehr smacked a three-run double to pioneer Scotland in a wire to wire 10-1 trouncing of Martinsburg  (WV) this week. Kerr's hit was the big blow that opened up an onslaught.

Utilizing a unique blend of arm strength, athleticism, and the ability to stay engaged throughout, Kehr contains the necessary attributes to be an appealing infielder at the next level.

His toughness and tenacity are also translatable to his aggressiveness on the base paths.

Beyond this, his frame projects at a high level.

While Scotland's routine romps have been done by committee (they thrashed Boiling Springs HS on Thursday afternoon), Kehr has established himself as a reliable bat and a natural competitor.

Beyond hitting with RISP, Kehr is one of several Knights hitting above .320 at the opening phase of fall ball. Defense has been as instrumental in leading the Knights in the undefeated streak. Four different pitchers yielded a meager four hits against Boiling Springs.

Edgin, a multi sport athlete at Mercersburg who pitched in the big leagues for the NY Mets, has them rolling right now.



Noble Crawford, basketball: While his above the rim game has been the most notable and perhaps the most electrifying component of his game, the 6-foot-7 forward has displayed a knack for getting to the rim.

With his one on one game and a more consistent mid range game, Crawford has the potential to undergo a major ascension in Division-1 stock this season.

He recently earned an offer from LIU-Brooklyn, with head coach Derek Kellogg on hand to see him Monday.

Crawford's length, engine, and multi-positional capabilities should catapult the Orlando native to a significant role on the prep national team.

While his vertically explosive style has enabled him to appeal to programs which emphasize an uptempo attack and feature high-rising athletes, Crawford's now dependable outside shot has rendered him a unique, three-level scoring threat.

UNC Greensboro was in Friday to see Crawford, who spent last season at West Oaks Academy in Florida's prestigious SIAA conference.