Lexington, Ky. –The Kentucky Softball Coaches Association announced their All-State teams over the weekend and Lawrence County was well represented with three members.
Senior Taylor Blevins
Senior Taylor Blevins was named to the first team after posting a 20-7 record this season with a 1.79 ERA she tossed 140 and 2/3 innings, struck out 152 batters, allowed 111 hits, 36 earned runs and walked 26.
At the plate Blevins hit .368 with 2 home runs, 5 doubles and drove in 23 runs.
Blevins was also named the 15th Region Player of the Year.
Sophomore Jada Patton
Sophomore Jada Patton was also named to the first team after hitting .473 with 53 hits, scored 57 runs, 10 home runs, 8 doubles, 6 triples, 49 runs batted in and stole 23 bases.
Sophomore Emalynn Kitts
]Sophomore Emalynn Kitts was named Honorable Mention after hitting .442 with 50 hits, scored 49 runs, hit 10 home runs, 14 doubles, 4 triples, drove in 38 runs and had 20 stolen bases.
Bulldog Head Coach Sam Sparks
“… Happy for Taylor for being selected as POY in our region. She dominated all of our region teams this season including her performance in the district and regional tournaments.”
“… KCU is getting a steal in Taylor. She will have the opportunity to be a regular starter in their rotation there and will help them continue to build their program and brand. Really happy that her hard work has paid off and given her the opportunity to play at the next level. Always good to see our players honored on the All State teams.”
“… All three, Taylor, Jada, and Emalynn impressed people throughout the state as we played many good teams in the 2A, Capital Classic and KHSAA State tournament.”
“… All of these girls are very hard workers and it’s always good to see this work acknowledged by other coaches.”
