It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Orangeburg Prep had no problem doing just that on Friday. Everything went their way against the Carolina Academy Bobcats as they made off with an 11-1 victory. Orangeburg Prep might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 13 matches by six runs or more this season.
Payton Schurlknight made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Schurlknight has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Schurlknight was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Calee Hartzog was a standout: she scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Prestan Schurlknight, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Carolina Academy's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaylen Dennis, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
The win made it two in a row for Orangeburg Prep and bumps their season record up to 17-2. As for Carolina Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Orangeburg Prep will be playing at home against John Paul II at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Orangeburg Prep will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive. Carolina Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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