SCISA 2024 SOFTBALL BATTLES HEATING UP

By: Gerald Doolittle

Goose Creek, SC – The SCISA 2024 Softball season is nearing the spring break part of the season with several teams in solid contention for region titles.

In Class 4-A Augusta Christian (6-0) Hammond (9-1), Laurence Manning (6-2), Heathwood Hall (3-3) and Ben Lippen (2-2) are hoping for good playoff seeds.

In Class 3-A Spartanburg Christian (4-0), Pee Dee Academy (7-1), Orangeburg Prep (7-1) and Thomas Sumter Academy (3-1) are all having good seasons.

In Class 2-A Clarendon Hall (5-1), Colleton Prep (2-1), Cross Schools (2-1), Dorchester Academy and Patrick Henry Academy appear the stronger.

Class 1-A is wide open with Holly Hill Academy, Jefferson Davis Academy, Laurens Academy, Richard Winn Academy and Wardlaw Academy all hoping for hot winning streaks during the stretch run.

The Lady Skyhawks of Hammond has Grace Beacham (sr) leading the offense with a .560 batting average with 13 RBIs. Karson Riddle (8^th) is batting .455 with 11 RBIs. Madge Miller is batting .455 with 3 RBIs. Ava Sapp is batting .433 with 6 RBIs and Sadie Meacham is batting .423 with 8 RBIs.

The Heathwood Hall Highlanders offense is being led by Frances Laughlin with a batting average of .824 with 13 RBIs. Salley Humphries is batting .667 with 7 RBIs. Mamie Biel is batting .467 with 9 RBIs and Chloe Rosenbaum is batting .429 with 6 RBIs.

The Spartanburg Christian Lady Warriors offense has been led by Hayden Kennedy with an average of .667 with 8 RBIs. Kaylee Loch follows at .600 with 3 RBIs. Kate Hutchins is batting .583 with 2 RBIs. Tayte Calvert is batting .500 with 7 RBIs and Ellie Calvert is batting .417 with 5 RBIs.

The Orangeburg Prep Lady Indians offense is being led by Calee Hartzog (fr) batting .588 with 8 RBIs. Lauren Ballew is batting .556 with 15 RBIs. Katherine Lambrecht (sr) is batting .529 with 2 RBIS. Prestan Schurlknight (so) is batting .478 with 11 RBIs and Payton Schurlknight is batting .471 with 6 RBIs.

The Lady Generals at Thomas Sumter Academy are being led by Anna Luzzi (jr) batting .833 with 4 RBIs. Lila Kate Stines (fr) is batting .643 with 1 RBI. Amey Spivey (fr) is batting .429 with 2 RBIs.

The Lady Saints of Clarendon Hall Academy are being led by Maggie Harrington (jr) batting .556 with 8 RBIs. Brynli Brewer is batting .529 with 8 RBIs. Calli Yount (jr) is batting .467 with 6 RBIs. Mandy Wells (jr) is batting .438 with 5 RBIs. Colleen McIntosh (sr) is batting .412 with 3 RBIs.

The Lady Stingrays at Cross Schools are being led by Sydney Hollings batting .750 with 5 RBIs. Liz Odom is batting .571 with 3 RBIs. Bethany Carlson is batting. 556 with 5 RBIs. Alaysia Hollings is batting .556 with 2 RBIs.