Cane Bay softball, girls soccer in region contention down the stretch
By David Shelton
Senior Writer
Summerville – When they return from spring break on April 21, the softball and girls soccer teams at Cane Bay High will renew their quest for a region 7-AAAAA championship.
Both teams entered the break in contention but chasing some region powers. However, if they finish strong both teams will have a chance to win the region. Regardless of how the regular season ends, both teams are heading for the Class AAAAA Division I state playoffs in early May.
The softball team hit spring break with a 9-8 overall record but a 4-1 mark in region play. The lone region loss came to Berkeley and the Cobras will get another shot after the break.
Among the top early season performers are outfielder McKenna Judy and second baseman Kayleigh Christmas. Judy was hitting .429 at the break while Christmas was at .369 with nine runs batted in.
Charlet Reed, the designated hitter, posted a .342 batting average while infielder Jasmine Dargan and first baseman Allie Bertram are hitting .333 with seven and nine RBI, respectively. Dependable backstop Lyla Roberson is hitting .276 and outfielder Emma Tychek is hitting .241.
Inside the pitching circle, the primary pitcher has been Isabella Kelly, who has a 2.33 earned run average. Tabi McDaniel also pitches when not in centerfield. Chloe Manuel sees time at second and third base.
Rounding out the team are infielders Loanys Aviles, Gianna Caldero and Cadence Adkins; and outfielders Aubrey Rose and Dakota Smith.
On the pitch, the girls soccer team sits at 9-3 overall with a 4-2 region record. Region seven includes powerhouses Wando and Lucy Beckham.
Senior all-region performer Claire Orth is having another strong season with 12 goals at four assists. Junior Elliyah Tomes has scored 10 goals with five assists, and senior Kaelyn Tomes has four goals as a defender. Junior Ivy Ayers also has scored four early goals.
Working in goal are senior Loran Hadden and junior Autumn De Rosia. Defenders include junior Sandra Banegas-Cruz, junior Isabella Sandrin, junior Makena Drayton, junior McKenna Igoe and senior Melena Kirar.
Seeing time in the midfield are senior Mia Cook, junior Karis Wright, junior Ada Voges, and sophomore Kenley Drew.
Seniors Isabella Graziani and Natalya Hahn are working up front as forwards.
