Calhoun Academy kicked off their season on the road on Wednesday and hit a couple of potholes. Their rough 17-0 loss to the Orangeburg Prep Indians might stick with them for a while. Calhoun Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Orangeburg Prep apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
For Orangeburg Prep's part, Payton Schurlknight made a big impact no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Schurlknight has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Schurlknight was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lauren Ballew, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Jane Walker Yonce was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
The victory (which was Orangeburg Prep's sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calhoun Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Clarendon Hall at 7:00 p.m. on April 16th. As for Orangeburg Prep, they will head out on the road to challenge Laurence Manning Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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