Softball

THESE GIRLS CAN PLAY!

Have you ever been to watch a high school ladies softball game?   Before I kicked off the publishing of The South Charlotte Sports Report, my answer was No.   I had no clue what I was missing!  The action is fast paced, the players are some of the most hard working athletes around and the games are full of strategic decisions.   The South Charlotte community is loaded with talented softball players.  Many local players have gone on to play key roles for some of the top softball programs in the country.  The 2009 high school softball season promised to be loaded with excitement.(complete story)

COMMUNITY HOUSE SOFTBALL TEAM WRAPS UP AN UNDEFEATED SEASON

These girls can play!  For the second year in a row, the Southern Conference Softball Trophy has landed at Community House Middle School.  Last season the Cavaliers captured the title with a 13-1 record, this year, they erased the one blemish on their loss to go 13-0.  Head Coach Danielle Laudone has the privilege of working with so many dedicated softball players.  Along with her assistant Greg Lutz, they led the Cavaliers through a schedule where every team brought their A game to play the Cavaliers.(complete story)

Red Hot Charlotte Blaze Win 10th Straight Tournament

What could possibly be hotter than the region’s recent heat wave?  Eleven little girls in pony tails and war paint known as the 8U Charlotte Blaze Girls Fastpitch Softball Team.  These young ladies have been burning up the softball field week after week with blazing hot bats and near flawless defense.  Just how hot have they been?  During the 2008 season, the 8U Blaze have posted a jaw dropping 43 – 1 record and outscored their opponents 617 – 138.  This consistently strong performance has resulted in 10 straight tournament championships – an unheard of accomplishment and a first for the Blaze organization.  (complete story)

MYKAELA WILLIAMS DELIVERS ON THE SOFTBALL FIELD AND IN THE CLASSROOM

by Jen Rosene, Ardrey Kell High School

When the going got tough on the softball field at Ardrey Kell High School this spring, the Knights knew they could count on Mykaela Williams to deliver.  Whether it was a key hit or a diving catch in the outfield, Mykaela was always prepared to help the Knights win a softball game.

Mykaela, the daughter of Mike and Sarah Williams, is a rising junior at Ardrey Kell High School. With a batting average of .329, Williams was awarded the Offensive Player of the Year for the Knight’s 2008 season.  Mykaela  also earned Southwest 4A All-Conference honors and was named to the South Charlotte Sports Report All-South Softball team this spring.(complete story)

SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT

ALL-SOUTH SOFTBALL TEAM

The South Charlotte Sports Report is proud to announce the 2008 All-South Softball Team.  The squad of 15 players has been selected by gathering the opinions of area coaches, scouts and observers.  The South Charlotte area may be the top community in the state for overall softball talent.  It’s important to note that these selections are based entirely on each players high school performance and do not include any outside softball achievements.  As with any all-star selection process, outstanding players may be left off the final team.   The South Charlotte Sports Report salutes all high school softball players in the area for their hard work and dedication to the sport.(complete story)

SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR - CONSTANCE ORR

Many area softball players were hoping this would be a down year for Butler High School since they lost All-American pitcher Ashton Ward to The University of Tennessee.  Butler has had their way the last few seasons; maybe this year would be different.  Those false hopes were dashed by the “next great Butler pitcher,” Constance Orr.(complete story)

STARS SHINE ON SOUTH CHARLOTTE SOFTBALL FIELDS

High school softball is alive and well in South Charlotte this season.  With  All-American Ashton Ward now pitching for The University of Tennessee the candidates for player of the year are plentiful.(complete story)