Now that spring break has came and gone, softball teams across the county will be heading into tough conference play, seeking to increase their chances to gain playoff entry at the end of the season. Most teams are well past the halfway mark of their season, making these next couple of months a crucial time for their programs. Let’s review how they have performed so far.
Midway
Through the early portion of the 2025-26 season, Midway softball has established itself as one of the top teams in the state, racing out to a perfect 13-0 record, including a 7-0 mark in conference. The Raiders currently sit ranked No. 17 in North Carolina and have paired consistent pitching with a deep, productive lineup.
At the plate, Midway has been powered by a trio of standout hitters.
Junior Macy Raynor leads the team with a .548 batting average, adding a team-high 23 hits and 19 runs scored. Raynor has also contributed power and speed, tallying two triples and maintaining a .738 slugging percentage.
Senior Peyton Herring has been equally impactful, batting .512 while leading the Raiders in multiple categories. Herring has driven in a team-high 19 RBIs, collected 22 hits, and posted a team-best .884 slugging percentage. She also leads Midway with four triples and nine stolen bases, showcasing her ability to change games both at the plate and on the bases.
Junior Ella Clark continues to be a consistent presence in the lineup, hitting .447 with 17 hits and a team-high 22 runs scored. Clark has also added six doubles, two home runs, 14 RBIs, and six stolen bases, contributing across the board offensively.
Midway’s extra-base production has been a key factor in its success. Clark and sophomore Mackenzie Odom share the team lead with six doubles apiece, while junior Mollie Bass has added four doubles of her own.
In the power department, junior Kyleigh Stonerock leads the team with three home runs, while Herring and Clark have each added two.
Odom has also been a major contributor offensively, ranking second on the team with 17 RBIs, further highlighting the depth of Midway’s lineup.
Inside the circle, Stonerock has been dominant, recording 59 strikeouts on the season. She has also contributed six wins, while Odom leads the team with seven wins, as Midway has relied on a strong one-two pitching combination.
With production spread throughout the lineup and consistency in the circle, Midway has positioned itself as a serious contender as the season progresses.
Mintz
Mintz Christian Academy softball is off to a strong start to the 2025-26 season, posting a 3-1 overall record and a 1-0 mark in conference play. The Lions have combined explosive offensive performances with developing young talent to establish early momentum.
Mintz opened the season in dominant fashion, earning wins over a non-varsity opponent (27-0) and Spirit of Life Christian Academy (15-0) before suffering its lone setback, an 11-7 loss to Northwood Temple Academy. The Lions quickly responded with a narrow 8-7 victory over Christ the Cornerstone Academy, showing resilience in close-game situations.
At the plate, senior Sadie Parrish has been a steady leader, batting .500 with a team-best .625 on-base percentage. Parrish has also showcased her speed on the basepaths, leading the team with seven stolen bases while scoring nine runs and collecting six hits.
A pair of underclassmen have played a major role in Mintz’s early success.
Eighth-grader Savannah Strickland has been one of the most productive hitters in the lineup, batting .462 with a team-high six hits and nine runs scored. She also leads the Lions with seven RBIs and a .923 slugging percentage, while adding three doubles and a home run.
Fellow eighth-grader Sutton Hargrove has also delivered at the plate, hitting .417 with a .588 on-base percentage. Hargrove has scored seven runs, recorded five hits, driven in four RBIs, and stolen six bases. She has also added a home run and holds a .667 slugging percentage.
Junior June Claire Little has contributed in key moments, ranking second on the team with five RBIs while also adding a double.
Bailey Hargrove has chipped in four RBIs, providing additional depth in the lineup.
In extra-base production, Strickland leads the team with three doubles, while Parrish and Little have each added one. Avery Phillips has recorded the team’s lone triple on the season.
Mintz’s combination of veteran leadership and emerging young talent has fueled a balanced offensive attack early in the year. With multiple contributors across the lineup and the ability to produce in bunches, the Lions appear poised to remain competitive as conference play continues.
Harrells
Harrells Christian Academy softball has navigated a challenging early schedule to open the 2025-26 season, posting a 5-7 overall record and a 1-7 record in conference play. Despite the results, the Crusaders have seen significant production from a young core that continues to develop with each game.
Leading the offensive charge is freshman Anna Williams, who has been one of the most consistent hitters in the lineup. Williams is batting .636 with a team-best .667 on-base percentage, while also contributing four stolen bases and a .636 slugging percentage.
Fellow freshman Makenzie Jackson has emerged as another key piece, hitting .556 with a .619 on-base percentage. Jackson leads the team with 20 hits and 18 runs scored, while also posting a team-high .778 slugging percentage. She has added one home run, two triples, and a team-leading five stolen bases.
Freshman Breelyn Peed has contributed across multiple areas, batting .371 with a .463 on-base percentage. Peed has recorded 13 hits, scored 14 runs, and stolen three bases. She has also added two doubles and two triples while maintaining a .543 slugging percentage.
In the middle of the lineup, seventh grader Emory Landen Patram has provided run production, leading the team with 16 RBIs while also collecting 12 hits and a team-high three doubles.
Senior Mary Willow Rumbold has added veteran presence, recording 13 runs scored and nine RBIs. She also leads the team defensively with a .990 fielding percentage and has contributed two doubles and a home run.
Landry Singletary has also driven in nine RBIs, adding depth to the Crusaders’ offensive attack.
Inside the circle, Peed has been the team’s most effective arm, posting a 2.35 ERA. Jackson has also contributed with a 3.09 ERA, while Emory Landen Patram has logged innings as well.
Defensively, Harrells has been solid, led by Rumbold’s .990 fielding percentage, followed by Patram (.976) and Peed (.971).
While the win-loss record has not yet reflected it, Harrells’ combination of youth and production points toward a team gaining valuable experience. With multiple freshmen playing key roles, the Crusaders are building a foundation that could pay dividends as the season continues.
Lakewood
The Lady Leopards’ softball has faced a tough start to the 2025-26 season, posting a 3-9 overall record and sitting 1-4 in conference. Despite the record, the Leopards have shown offensive balance and speed on the basepaths, with several players producing at a high level.
Sophomore Isabella Griffin has been a key presence at the plate, leading the team with a .533 batting average while also posting a .636 on-base percentage. Griffin has added a .533 slugging percentage, contributing as one of Lakewood’s most consistent hitters.
Junior Tayler Fye has been equally productive, batting .524 with a team-best .667 on-base percentage. Fye leads the Leopards with 11 hits and 10 RBIs, while also scoring 10 runs. She has added three doubles and leads the team with a .667 slugging percentage.
Junior Lady Leopard Cali Beatty has also contributed offensively, hitting .438 with a .615 on-base percentage. Beatty has scored 10 runs and stolen 14 bases, tying for second on the team in that category.
Speed has been a defining factor for Lakewood this season while on base.
Senior Fancy Bullard leads the team with 18 stolen bases while also scoring a team-high 12 runs. Alyssa Faircloth has added 14 stolen bases along with eight hits and six RBIs, while Beatty has matched her with 14 steals.
In the power department, freshman Alivia Thames has accounted for the team’s lone home run while also adding a triple. Faircloth and senior Caitlyn Bass have also recorded triples, highlighting Lakewood’s ability to generate extra-base hits.
Bass has contributed in multiple roles, recording eight RBIs while also handling pitching duties with a 7.68 ERA.
Defensively and offensively, Lakewood has leaned on its veteran leadership and speed to stay competitive. While the record has not yet reflected their potential, the Leopards’ ability to get on base and create pressure with their speed gives them a foundation to build on as the season progresses.
Union
Union softball has opened the 2025-26 season with a 4-8 overall record and a 0-6 record in conference play, but the Spartans have shown flashes offensively, particularly with their speed and ability to generate extra-base hits.
Junior Rachel Jackson has been the centerpiece of Union’s offense, leading the team with a .419 batting average and a .538 on-base percentage. Jackson has also scored a team-high 14 runs, collected 13 hits, driven in four RBIs, and showcased her speed with a team-leading 25 stolen bases. She has also added five triples and two doubles, highlighting her ability to create offense in multiple ways.
Senior Ruth Serrano has provided additional production, batting .355 with 11 hits and 10 runs scored while driving in three RBIs.
Senior Haily Hazelwood has contributed both at the plate and in the circle, hitting .296 with a .472 on-base percentage. Hazelwood leads the team with five RBIs while also adding eight hits, 10 runs scored, and a home run. She has also logged pitching duties, posting a 14.64 ERA.
Freshman Ashlyn Spell has made an impact early, recording a .485 on-base percentage while adding two doubles and a home run.
Stolen bases have been ample for the Lady Spartans as well.
Freshman Sophia King has added 22 stolen bases, while senior Saniya Maynor has contributed 18 steals and scored 12 runs. Along with Jackson, Union has consistently applied pressure on opposing defenses with aggressive baserunning.
In the circle, sophomore Riley Pope has led the pitching staff with a 9.55 ERA, logging innings alongside Hazelwood.
Union has also shown the ability to produce extra-base hits, with Jackson leading the way with five triples, while Spell, Hazelwood, and Jackson have each recorded multiple doubles.
While the Spartans are still searching for their footing in conference play, their combination of speed, veteran presence, and emerging contributors gives them tools to build on as the season progresses.
Clinton
Lady Dark Horse softball has faced a challenging start to the 2025-26 season, posting a 1-10 overall record and a 0-4 mark in their conference. Despite the early struggles, the Dark Horses have shown flashes offensively, led by a core of experienced upperclassmen.
Senior Niah Torres has been the centerpiece of Clinton’s lineup, batting a team-best .469 while also posting a .500 on-base percentage and a .563 slugging percentage. Torres leads the team with 15 hits and nine RBIs while also scoring seven runs and adding a triple. She has also contributed on the basepaths with four stolen bases and has taken on pitching responsibilities as well.
Junior Krislyn Bryant has provided support both at the plate and in the circle, hitting .320 with a .452 on-base percentage and a .480 slugging percentage. Bryant has also handled pitching duties, leading the team with a 6.95 ERA.
Senior Carmella Carlton has been another key contributor, batting .312 while ranking second on the team with 10 hits and tying for the team lead with seven runs scored. Carlton has also shown power at the plate, leading Clinton with five doubles while adding a .469 slugging percentage.
Freshman Vaiden Faircloth has made an early impact, scoring six runs while adding two doubles, providing a glimpse of the program’s developing young talent.
In the speed department, Torres leads the team with four stolen bases, followed by Carlton with three and sophomore Karson Wilson with two.
Clinton has also received contributions from Emery Johnson and Wilson, who are tied for second on the team with three RBIs each.
While the record has not yet reflected it, the Dark Horses have a foundation built around senior leadership and developing contributors. As the season progresses, continued growth and consistency could help Clinton find its footing in conference play.