SCHS Softball Edges Rabun Co.
A late comeback propels the Stephens County High School softball team to a non-region win.
The Lady Indians came from behind to beat Rabun County, 2-1, at the Reservation in Toccoa on Monday.
Trailing 1-0, Stephens County tied the game in the bottom of the sixth inning when Kayley Sellers hit a two out single to score Karly Smith.
Then in the seventh inning, Raina Mayfield had a walk off single to score Peyton Terrell for the win.
In the circle, the Lady Indians were led by Ivey Andrews, who pitched 3 1/3 innings, and Emma Whitfield, who pitched the final 3 and 2/3 innings.
Together, Whitfield and Andrews threw a combined no-hitter, allowing just an unearned run and striking out eight.
At the plate, the Indians were led by Karly Smith’s 2 for 3 effort with a run scored.
Kayley Sellers was also 2 for 3 with an RBI.
The win puts the Lady Indians’ record at 8-1 overall.
Their next game is today at Jefferson.