Chattooga High School Softball Team Gears Up for a Promising Season

Chattooga High School’s softball team, led by coaches Jeff Bennett, Richie McWhorter, and Mekala Salmon, is gearing up for an exciting season. Despite having only one senior, Tori Ward, the team is enthusiastic about the prospects of the upcoming games.

With all players returning from last year, the team is characterized by its youthful vigor, comprising just 12 players. The team had a successful summer, winning two out of four games. The players have shown dedication and resilience, braving the summer heat to hone their skills and improve as a team.

“We are aiming for a winning season and hope to make it to the State Playoffs,” said Coach Jeff Bennett, heading into his 48th season coaching. “We are determined to carry on the tradition of the past four years, during which we made it to the sweet 16 each time.”

“We have one returning outfielder and only one starting infielder back that has played in a varsity game,” Bennett said. “We had five seniors graduate, so we are young.”

The team will draw strength from standout players such as junior Addie Veatch, the co-player of the year in the region last season, and Tori Ward, the sole senior and a versatile player who has transitioned to the catcher role this year.

Brinley Thomas and Emily Hughes will share the team’s pitching duties.

Veatch’s impressive batting average of .571, 20 stolen bases, 33 runs scored, and consistent performance showcase her ability to be a game-changer on the field.

Having played as an outfielder in the past, Ward has seamlessly adapted to the catcher role, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to the team’s success.

Lady Indians Softball Roster
2- Abbie Woodard

6 -Namoi Scruggs
7 – Josie Gazaway
8-Tori Ward
9- A’lexus Kline
10-Addie Veatch
11-Emily Hughes
12- Alexis Womack
16- Brinley Thomas
20-Molly Gregory
21-Annabella Brown
24- Bella Burdick