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August 6, 2011
The Bayou Country wasn’t kind to the Turbeville Debs

Two weeks ago in Florence, the Turbeville Debs All-Star softball team won the right to represent South Carolina in the Dixie Debs World Series in Alexandria, La.

 

Two weeks ago in Florence, the Turbeville Debs All-Star softball team won the right to represent South Carolina in the Dixie Debs World Series in Alexandria, La.

The Turbeville ladies started off winning with two victories right off the bat, then stumbled with back-to-back losses in the double elimination series.

On Saturday, July 30, the Turbeville Debs put a whipping on Georgia, 11-1.

“We did what we were supposed to do,” Coach Greg Browder said Wednesday. “It was our easiest game.”

August 1, 2011
Turbeville Debs play N.C. tonight in the Dixie Debs World Series

Having won the state title two weeks ago in Florence, the Turbeville Debs All-Star softball Team headed south Thursday to represent South Carolina in the Dixie Debs World Series in Alexandria, La.

 

Having won the state title two weeks ago in Florence, the Turbeville Debs All-Star softball Team headed south Thursday to represent South Carolina in the Dixie Debs World Series in Alexandria, La.

The ladies, coaches and family members spent the night in Mississippi Thursday before arriving Friday at Johnny Downs Recreation Complex for the Series opening ceremonies.

The Debs hit the diamond Saturday morning and soundly defeated the Georgia All-Stars, 11-1.

At noon, Sunday, the Debs took on Florida and walked away with a nail-biter, 2-1.

June 28, 2011
Ponytail All-Stars fall to Sumter

The Clarendon County Ponytail All-Star 12-and-under softball team experienced the thrill of victory and the sour taste of defeat in back-to-back days.

 

The Clarendon County Ponytail All-Star 12-and-under softball team experienced the thrill of victory and the sour taste of defeat in back-to-back days.

Following an 11-1 rout of Turbeville in the Dixie Ponytail Subdivision last Thursday, Clarendon earned a chance to win the subdivision championship.

However, they had to face Sumter and despite playing some of their best ball, they fell 8-7 in an extra inning Friday evening.

The loss ended their week long run with a 2-2 record.

May 20, 2011
Lady Cats softballers reel in 2011 State Championship

Smiles, cheers and hugs of joy abounded on the Laurence Manning Academy softball team as they celebrated their 2011 State Championship Wednesday.

 

 

The Laurence Manning Academy Lady Swampcats softball team along with Head Coach Maria Rowland (at top of pyramid) celebrate their 2011 State Championship following their 2-0 victory over Orangeburg Prep Wednesday.Smiles, cheers and hugs of joy abounded on the Laurence Manning Academy softball team as they celebrated their 2011 State Championship Wednesday.

May 18, 2011
Lady Wolverines’ season ends with Lakeview loss

The agony of defeat.

 

After falling behind 3-1, the East Clarendon Lady Wolverines’ softball team rallied for a 4-4 tie and forced an extra inning but couldn’t keep the pace and fell to the Lakeview Lady Gators 6-4 last Wednesday.

 

East Clarendon High School’s Danielle Welch (17) tags out Lakeview’s Kayla Sanderson (9) as she slides into first base during their playoff game last week in Turbeville.The agony of defeat.

May 11, 2011
Lady Wolverines crowned district champions

Three different East Clarendon softball players hit homeruns and the Lady Wolverines gained 12 hits en route to a 10-0 victory over the Green Sea-Floyds Lady Trojans.

 

Three different East Clarendon softball players hit homeruns and the Lady Wolverines gained 12 hits en route to a 10-0 victory over the Green Sea-Floyds Lady Trojans.

Lady Wolverines Kristin McElveen, Sheila Tomlinson and Danielle Welch delivered the three homers that propelled ECHS to the lopsided win.

The triumph gives the Lady Wolverines their sixth straight District VII Title.

May 4, 2011
County ball teams face post season diamond action

Some Clarendon County softball and baseball teams have already begun their post-season play while others are still waiting for their time on the diamond.

 

Some Clarendon County softball and baseball teams have already begun their post-season play while others are still waiting for their time on the diamond.

The East Clarendon Lady Wolverines defeated the Green Sea Floyds Lady Trojans 6-3 on April 29 in the first round of the state playoffs.

On April 30, they easily downed the Hardeeville Lady Hurricanes 25-0.

With that win, they will host the championship game for the region today at 6 p.m. against Hardeeville or Green Sea Floyds.

April 27, 2011
Lady Cats suffer through tough Myrtle Beach week

In Clarendon County softball action last week, the Laurence Manning Academy Lady Swampcats took part in the Grand Strand Softball Classic tournament at Myrtle Beach going 1-4.

 

In Clarendon County softball action last week, the Laurence Manning Academy Lady Swampcats took part in the Grand Strand Softball Classic tournament at Myrtle Beach going 1-4.

On April 18, Lady Cats lost 4-3 to South Charleston, West Va., on April 19, lost to Borgman, Ohio 9-2, on Wednesday, April 20, and fell to Wall from Jersey Shore, N.J.

The Lady Swampcats got their only win of the week on April 21 with a 4-3 decision over Greenbrier, Va.

They lost their final game of the week by an 8-1 margin against St. James.

April 20, 2011
County diamond play nears end of regular season

In other Clarendon county baseball action last week, the LMA Swampcats downed the Cardinal Newman Cardinals 12-2 in five innings on April 13. However, they fell 4-3 to the Florence Christian Eagles on April 14. Up next for the Swampcats is a game on April 26, scheduled to start at 7 p.m., when they travel to Wilson Hall.

 

In other Clarendon county baseball action last week, the LMA Swampcats downed the Cardinal Newman Cardinals 12-2 in five innings on April 13. However, they fell 4-3 to the Florence Christian Eagles on April 14. Up next for the Swampcats is a game on April 26, scheduled to start at 7 p.m., when they travel to Wilson Hall.

The Scott’s Branch Eagles fell 11-0 to the Hannah Pamplico Raiders April 12.

The Manning High School Monarchs split a pair of games last week against Darlington and Timberland.

April 13, 2011
Ard leads Wolverines to 13-2 rout of SBHS Eagles

Put another one in the win column for the East Clarendon Wolverines who cruised past the Scott’s Branch Eagles 13-2 last Tuesday claiming their eighth victory of the season.

 

Put another one in the win column for the East Clarendon Wolverines who cruised past the Scott’s Branch Eagles 13-2 last Tuesday claiming their eighth victory of the season.

“This group came ready to work,” said East Clarendon Head Coach Freddie Teal. “They know what’s at stake this year.”

It was time for the Wolverines to light up their bats and they did as they pounded out 26 hits on Eagles’ pitcher Edward McFadden.

April 6, 2011
Clarendon softball, baseball battles Mother Nature

In Clarendon County softball action last week, Mother Nature had her say several days in who got to play.

 

Manning High School’s Jonathan Gamble (8) slides into third base and avoids the tag from Timberland’s Carey Wildoins during their game last Tuesday in Manning. The Monarchs won the game 8-7.In Clarendon County softball action last week, Mother Nature had her say several days in who got to play.

March 23, 2011
ECHS Lady Wolverines top the LMA Lady Cats 4-0

Four days after falling to the Laurence Manning Academy Lady Swampcats, East Clarendon took care of business in a rematch.

 

East Clarendon’s Maggie Webster (left) tries to beat the throw to first base as LMA’s Dixie Richburg (right) catches it in their game last Tuesday.Four days after falling to the Laurence Manning Academy Lady Swampcats, East Clarendon took care of business in a rematch.

Last Tuesday, the Lady Wolverines traveled to LMA and defeated the Lady Cats 4-0 at Julie Skoler Field.

March 16, 2011
Clarendon action heats up

The Laurence Manning Academy Lady Swampcats’ 5-3 victory over the homesteading East Clarendon Lady Wolverines highlighted a week of Clarendon County softball and baseball.

 

The Laurence Manning Academy Lady Swampcats’ 5-3 victory over the homesteading East Clarendon Lady Wolverines highlighted a week of Clarendon County softball and baseball.

The Lady Cats arrived at the field and ready to go and did not look back.

They opened up the scoring and were leading 3-2 in the fifth inning.

Due to passed balls, the Lady Swampcats crossed the plate two times for two unearned runs late in the game.

The runs stretched the Laurence Manning lead to 5-2.

August 24, 2010
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.

Danielle WelchDanielle 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.

August 3, 2010
T’ville Darlings bow out in Series

The Dixie Darlings did not have the type of experience they were hoping for at the World Series.

The Dixie Darlings did not have the type of experience they were hoping for at the World Series.

The Dixie Darlings from Turbeville earned a trip to the World Series in Denison, Texas and left for greener pastures early last Thursday morning.

They arrived at the T-Bar Softball Complex excited and ready to play; however the team was swept away in two consecutive games.

On Saturday, July 31 they played the Mississippi champion East Central and were defeated 20-5 in their opening contest.

July 21, 2010
Darlings win State Championship

Look out Texas, here comes Turbeville! Those words or some very similar are probably on the lips of the Turbeville Dixie Darlings softball team, coaches and proud parents as the newly crowned state champions prepare to visit the Lone Star state later this month.

Look out Texas, here comes Turbeville! Those words or some very similar are probably on the lips of the Turbeville Dixie Darlings softball team, coaches and proud parents as the newly crowned state champions prepare to visit the Lone Star state later this month.

Thursday evening the troops from Turbeville earned the right to represent the Palmetto State in the Dixie Darlings World Series by defeating Union 20-16 in the finals of the state tournament held in Dentsville.

March 24, 2010
Lady Monarchs crush Jaguars

As the Monarchs’ baseball team was having its way with the Kingstree Jaguars, the Lady Monarchs’ softball team was doing the same with the Lady Jaguars.

As the Monarchs’ baseball team was having its way with the Kingstree Jaguars, the Lady Monarchs’ softball team was doing the same with the Lady Jaguars.

A barrage of hits, coupled with errors and aggressive base running, propelled Manning to a 17-1 triumph over their league foe.

The win improved MHS’s overall record to 5-1 and 2-1 in league match-ups.

Coach Lori Johnson’s squad traveled to Andrews last Tuesday and returns home on Friday to battle Hanahan.

March 24, 2010
Lady Swampcats notch another win

Walterboro– LMA’s softball squad flexed its collective muscle Friday evening as the Lady Cats demolished St. John’s Christian 14-2. The contest was a first round match-up in the Colleton Prep Tournament. Saturday night, the Cats tangled with Jefferson Davis Academy.

Walterboro– LMA’s softball squad flexed its collective muscle Friday evening as the Lady Cats demolished St. John’s Christian 14-2. The contest was a first round match-up in the Colleton Prep Tournament. Saturday night, the Cats tangled with Jefferson Davis Academy.

Picking up the win on the mound was Brittany Huggins.

Katy Lamb, Emily Matthews and Dixie Richburg collected six hits between them to lead the offense.