mad skills

Chris Lofton opened some eyes back in the spring as a freshman left fielder and leadoff hitter for Jones County Junior College. The 5-foot-11, 175-pounder from Raleigh batted .391 with 9 triples, 4 homers, 30 RBIs and 14 stolen bases as the Bobcats won 36 games and reached the second stage of the state tournament. Lofton is also starting at cornerback this fall for the JCJC football team. He has been credited with 13 tackles, four assists and an interception through five games. But there’s more. He also returns punts and kickoffs. Still more: He holds for extra points and field goals. A major league club might draft this guy next spring on his athletic versatility alone.