Kelley’s Heroes

All-American snub serves as motivation for Scots

By Stefan Cooper
Editor
Blount Press Row

Maryville College senior Leah Kelley strides into the pitch earlier this season. Photos by Brandon Shinn

Division III softball everywhere else must be off the chain!

Leah Kelley delivered a season for the ages a year ago. The Maryville College shortstop hammered opposing pitching for a .522 batting average, finishing eighth in the category nationally.

A lot of people can hit; Kelley hit for power, a .922 slugging percentage accompanying team and Great South Athletic Conference bests for doubles, triples, home runs and on-base percentage.

When Division III All-American lists were released last spring, the All-Atlantic Region selection wasn’t included on any of them.