The Palmetto High School girls softball team was recently recognized by the Town of Williamston. The state championship team members also received a certificate of recognition from Mayor Carthel Crout. (Photo by David Rogers)
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PHS Softball team recognized by the Town
2012 AA Softball State Champions
The Palmetto Mustangs Softball Team displays their state championship medals after winning the AA State Championship on Wednesday night against Dillon in the championship series. They defeated Dillon 1-0 in game two to capture the title. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com)
Dives for catch
Palmetto’s Emma Ogburn dives for a foul ball during the second game of the AA Softball State Championships Wednesday night against Dillon. The Mustangs won their first state title by defeating Dillon in two straight games 1-0, 1-0. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com)
Palmetto to host Dillion in Game 2 of AA Softball State Championship
Palmetto’s Lady Mustangs are just one win away from a State 2-A Softball Championship. That victory could come Wednesday evening, as they host Dillon in the second game in their best-of-three title series. The game will be played at 6 p.m. on the Mustang’s home field. Should the Lady Wildcats even the series at a game apiece, the third and deciding game would be played at a neutral site on Friday.
The Lady Mustangs got a strong defensive effort and a timely offensive charge on Monday, as they went down to Dillon and pulled out a 1-0 decision in eight innings.They turned three double plays, including two at the plate, and got another solid mound performance from Tabitha Allen.
Rector home run a winner in Game 1
Ryan Rector hit a home run in the eighth inning of the first game of the AA State Championship series to give Palmetto a win over Dillion Monday. The Mustangs (31-6) will return to Williamston to host the Wildcats (27-4) in the second game in the best-of- three series on Wednesday.
Mustang Softball advances to State AA Championship series
The Lady Mustang softball team won two games in a row on the road at Gilbert Friday to win the Upper State AA Championship. With an 11-2 win in Game one and an 8-2 win in Game 2 in the Upper State finals, the Mustangs advance to the state championship series being played this week. They will will travel to Dillon Monday for game 1 of the 2A state championship. Game 2 will be played at Palmetto on Wednesday.
Home run
(Photo by Mike Gowan) – Palmetto’s Ryan Rector (3) is greeted by her teammates as she crosses home plate after hitting a home run during the Upper State Championship at Gilbert Friday. The Lady ‘Stangs won both games on the road against the Indians and advanced to the State Championship series. The softball team will travel to Dillion for a 6 p.m. game today (Monday) in the AA softball state championship series.
Mustang softball defeats Number 1 Andrew Jackson
Palmetto’s Victoria Williams comes home after hitting a 220+ foot (out of the park) 3 run home run. The Mustangs defeated Andrew Jackson 12-1 (5 innings) and 9-6 Wednesday to win the District 4 2A Softball Championship. (Photo submitted by Anne Osteen)
The Palmetto Softball team defeated Number 1 Andrew Jackson 12-1 and 9-6 at Andrew Jackson to advance in the State 2-A playoffs and will host Gilbert at home this Saturday at 3 p.m.
Williams named Southeast Showcase MVP
Victoria Williams, a 2013 power hitting corner infielder at Palmetto High School has been named the Most Valuable Player at the Southeast Top Prospect Showcase. The event was held at Mercer University on Sunday March 25th and included 36 of the top unsigned prospects from Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, Maryland and Florida.
