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Softball to Host Super Regional Against Belhaven

MOUNT BERRY, Ga. - After clawing their way back in the Regional, the Vikings have advanced to the super regional for a familiar match up against the Belhaven Blazers.

Berry holds a 4-3 overall record against Belhaven with the last stance taking place in Mount Berry for the 2023 Super Regional last season.

Last year, Berry took down the Blazers in two games with a 2-0 win and a tough 1-0 win in nine innings.

This year, Berry will host Belhaven from Thursday May 23 - Friday May 24. Thursdays game will begin at 2:00 PM ET and Friday will follow with game two at 1:00 PM ET and an if necessary game three at 3:30 PM ET.

Players to watch: (Really the entire team)
Morgan Frye, the Vikings first baseman had six hits during the Huntingdon Regional that included a bomb that soared over the scoreboard and into the street. For the season, Frye has a batting average of .470 and leads the team in hits with 70 and leads in runs with 65.

Anna Jackson follows with a high batting average of her own at .433 in 134 at bats, leading the team in RBIs with 63 total on the season. 

Senior Sydney Moroney leads the team in batting average with a big Regional Tournament of her own to boost her average to .485 with 66 hits. The right fielder was an All-tournament team selection. Continuing down the lineup for the Vikings is Katie White and Shelby Daniel who hold high batting averages as well, but their fielding has done wonders defensively for the team all year. Their ability to read the ball and make key plays has saved the Vikings in tough situations.

In the circle Berry can't go wrong with Danielle Sudick the Regional MVP, Hannah Gore - an All-American with the lowest ERA on the team and most strikeouts, Casey Holloway a sophomore with the second lowest ERA and second most strikeouts, and Ava Fouts the conference Pitcher and Newcomer of the Year. 

Lots of Vikings have had notable performances this year, stepping up to the plate and doing their job to ensure success.

About Belhaven:
Everyone knows the name, Kennedy Carruth, the ace pitcher who also appears in the lineup. She has a long list of accolades which includes tallying three wins in the Regional last weekend. 

The team entered the NCAA Tournament 37-6 and earned a share of the CCS Regular season title before falling in their conference tournament. Ranked 10th in the nation, this is the third straight season of heading to the Super Regionals.

Katie Jo Richardson leads the Blazers with a batting average of .422 and Allie Gordon holds the lead in hits (56), home runs (13), and RBIs (57).

Both teams enter the regional with an 8-2 record in their last ten games, and an overall record that reflects a 40+ win season.

Looking at the teams overall stats:
Record    Streak Ranking Batting Average Slugging Percentage ERA K/7 Opponent Batting Average
BERRY 45-5    W4 #6 .387 .554 1.73 6.76 .212
BELHAVEN 40-6 W3 #10 .341 .521 1.74 7.51             .194

If you are looking for more information regarding the NCAA Super Regional, please visit our SUPER REGIONAL PAGE.



 
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Players Mentioned

Shelby Daniel

#9 Shelby Daniel

INF
5' 4"
Senior
Ava Fouts

#25 Ava Fouts

P/OF
5' 5"
Freshman
Morgan Frye

#2 Morgan Frye

INF
5' 11"
Senior
Hannah Gore

#6 Hannah Gore

P
5' 6"
Junior
Casey Holloway

#24 Casey Holloway

P/1B/UT
5' 6"
Sophomore
Anna Jackson

#5 Anna Jackson

C
5' 8"
Senior
Sydney Moroney

#11 Sydney Moroney

UT
5' 7"
Senior
Danielle Sudick

#18 Danielle Sudick

P
5' 7"
Senior
Katie White

#10 Katie White

OF
5' 6"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Shelby Daniel

#9 Shelby Daniel

5' 4"
Senior
INF
Ava Fouts

#25 Ava Fouts

5' 5"
Freshman
P/OF
Morgan Frye

#2 Morgan Frye

5' 11"
Senior
INF
Hannah Gore

#6 Hannah Gore

5' 6"
Junior
P
Casey Holloway

#24 Casey Holloway

5' 6"
Sophomore
P/1B/UT
Anna Jackson

#5 Anna Jackson

5' 8"
Senior
C
Sydney Moroney

#11 Sydney Moroney

5' 7"
Senior
UT
Danielle Sudick

#18 Danielle Sudick

5' 7"
Senior
P
Katie White

#10 Katie White

5' 6"
Junior
OF