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Ansley Bennett

Right-handed pitcher
SUMMERVILLE HS
SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
SOPHOMORE
Height: 5-FOOT-6
Press Release

Peak Performance

0.19

ERA

226

Strikeouts
“I’ve been very impressed with her—she’s been their ace all year. We saw her once in the preseason and again right before playoffs. I think she’s just getting better as she goes on.”
Savannah Starlin
Head Coach - Lugoff-Elgin High head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-6 sophomore right-handed pitcher and 5A Player of the Year led the Green Wave (32-1) to the 5A state championship this past season. Bennett compiled an 18-1 record in the pitcher’s circle with 226 strikeouts and a 0.19 ERA. She averaged 2.04 Ks per inning.

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Academic Achievement

Bennett has maintained a 3.71 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school this fall. 

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Exemplary Character

Bennett has volunteered locally packing care bags and organizing donations for Lowcountry Orphan Relief, which provides aid to area children identified as at risk or suffering from abandonment, abuse and/or neglect. She also has donated her time at Summerville Softball Kids Summer Camps, instructing youth softball players in the community.