OCA spring sports season going well as expected

David Shelton • April 12, 2025


 

By David Shelton

Senior Writer

Mt. Pleasant – It would not be surprising for Oceanside Collegiate Academy to win multiple state champions again in the spring of 2025. It would be an upset if the Landsharks did not win more than one state title.


With strong teams in soccer, lacrosse, baseball and tennis, OCA will be in the hunt for championships. The baseball team has won three straight state titles while boys soccer has won two in a row. The girls soccer program is seeking a fifth consecutive title and the girls lacrosse team is again one of the favorites in AAAA.


Another team looking to challenge for a championship is the softball team, coached by Alecia Robinson. The Landsharks are set to battle Hanahan for the region title at the end of the regular season and will then point towards an extended playoff run.


OCA went 13-8 in their first 21 contests, playing a competitive schedule against larger schools in the Lowcountry. Robinson reports her team is “much-improved” defensively this season while using speed on the bases with solid offensive potential as well.


The lineup returns several seniors who are leading the way this spring. Grace Terry, a utility player, is the defensive Most Valuable player from last season. She also is hitting .382 after 21 games. Terry has signed with Coker College.


The top offensive threat is third baseman Addison Miller, who is hitting .468. Miller has signed with Towson.


Olivia Gilbert is one of the team’s pitchers and also plays in the outfield. She is hitting .353 on the season.


Senior Ava Grace Luckie is a leader in the outfield. Junior Mia Roseburgh is the top pitcher with a 1.88 earned run average and sophomore Hannah Bagwell is a solid defender at first base. Sophomore Kendall Bas is a returning infielder as well.


The girls lacrosse team is 9-4 as of April 8 with no losses to a team from South Carolina. Reigning Gatorade player of the year Teagan Scott is having a great senior season, scoring 66 goals with 38 assists in 13 matches.


Junior Katelyn Boerst has 43 goals and 37 assists while junior Cadyn Clark has 27 goals and 11 assists. Senior Lila Jane Finlayson has 24 goals and 10 assists.


The girls soccer team is 9-2-2 heading into spring break. Sophomore Hailey Piesner leads the team with 14 goals while junior Ella Petry has 10 goals and six assists.


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