Softball Recap: Lila Kate Stines can't quite lead Thomas Sumter Academy over Orangeburg Prep

By Team Reports May 21, 2024, 5:53am

Softball Recap: Thomas Sumter Academy Generals vs. Orangeburg Prep Indians

Thomas Sumter Academy and Orangeburg Prep squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Thomas Sumter Academy had to settle for second. They lost 15-0 to the Orangeburg Prep Indians. Thomas Sumter Academy has not had much luck with Orangeburg Prep recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.

Thomas Sumter Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lila Kate Stines, who went 2-for-2 with a double.

On Orangeburg Prep's side, Prestan Schurlknight made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Schurlknight was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

In other batting news, Orangeburg Prep got a big performance out of Payton Schurlknight, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Katherine Lambrecht was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

Thomas Sumter Academy's loss dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Orangeburg Prep, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-2.

Thomas Sumter Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Orangeburg Prep, they will head out on the road to challenge Pee Dee Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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