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By Robert Wilson
Christopher Maddux doesn’t think he’s going to play baseball in college, so last week’s MAIS Class 6A state championship series was probably the last time he will wear a baseball uniform as a player.
The Jackson Prep senior second baseman made the most the last week of his baseball career.
Maddux had a .555 batting average (5 for 9) with 4 runs batted in, 2 runs scored, 1 double and 1 home run to help Prep to its seventh consecutive state title with two wins in three games over Presbyterian Christian School last week.
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For his outstanding week, Maddux has been named the PriorityOne Bank/Mississippi Scoreboard Metro Jackson Baseball Player of the Week.
Maddux had one hit and one RBI in a 3-2 victory in Game 1, two hits in a 6-2 loss in Game 2, and 2 hits, 2 runs, 3 RBIs, 1 double, and 1 home run in a 9-4 win in the deciding Game 3. He hit a three-run home run to give Prep a 6-0 lead in the first inning in Game 3.
“I could not be prouder of the way Christopher ended his senior year,” Prep coach Brent Heavener said. “Hitting a home run and a big double in the biggest game was so awesome for a senior. He has been a big leader for us this year and what a way to go out from Prep.
“Chris won the most valuable defensive award at the banquet. He made big plays for us all year and was a component for our success.”
Maddux hit .343 with 28 runs scored, 26 RBIs, 4 doubles, 6 home runs, and 5 stolen bases and helped Prep to a 39-4 record – one short of tying the MAIS record for wins in a season – and its seventh straight state championship this season.
Maddux is expected to attend Ole Miss and major in accounting.
Maddux is the son of Chris and Ashley Maddux. Chris is a graduate of Goodpasture Christian School in the Nashville area, Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Law School. Ashley graduated from Prep and Ole Miss. Christopher has three younger siblings. John Ed is a rising senior at Prep and plays football and basketball. Mary Hollis is a rising sophomore at Prep and is a cheerleader and plays volleyball. Lucy is a rising fifth grader at Prep and enjoys playing soccer and basketball. Christopher’s grandfather, Larry Hollis, lives in Ridgeland and never misses one of Christopher’s games.
Mississippi Scoreboard selects a baseball player from Hinds, Madison, or Rankin counties each week. Coaches can nominate a player by text or call to Robert Wilson at 601.506.2276.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Week One: Drew Harrison, Germantown
Week Two: Konnor Griffin, Jackson Prep
Week Three: Parker Ishee, Ridgeland
Week Four: Peyton Puckett, Jackson Prep
Week Five: Chase Russell, Madison Central
Week Six: Deuce Jenkins, Northwest Rankin
Week Seven: Konnor Griffin, Jackson Prep
Week Eight: Aiden Swales, Pisgah
Week Nine: Jay McQueen, Brandon
Week Ten: Stone Myrick, St. Andrew’s