Welch picked for Queens Showcase

Danielle Welch of East Clarendon High School has recently been selected to compete in the Queen of Diamonds Showcase South (QDSS) at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, Sept. 4-5.

The QDSS, now in its fourth season is part of the national Queen of Diamonds Showcase program, the largest fast pitch softball showcase of its kind in the United States.

This event continues to attract athletes from more than 30 states and two Canadian provinces. Its sister showcase, the Queen of Diamonds North, now in its 17th season, is the largest showcase in the nation. 

Both events have over 2,000 applicants in which 264 are selected. This showcase is unique as athletes actually “apply to” this event individually and are selected based on many criteria ranging from ability, potential, academics, graduation year, coaches’ requests and referrals. 

Welch will be featured playing shortstop in the showcase.

She a senior at ECHS and is the daughter of Carroll and Cindy Welch of Turbeville.