By CINDY CROSBY
Cindyc4@yahoo.com
Emery Oertli
Daughter of Whitlee Fisk and Seth Oertli
Forest Hills Elementary – 2nd grade
Primary position(s): left field, center
On Softball: Batting is my favorite thing to do.
Favorite Athlete: My dad.
“It is fun and really cool to be a part of All Stars.”
Kinley Brady
Daughter of Adrienne and Kevin Brady
Colleton Prep Academy – 2nd grade
Primary position(s): shortstop
On Softball: My favorite thing about the game is being able to play with my friends and having fun while playing the sport I love.
Favorite Athlete: Freddie Freeman
“I am honored to be representing Colleton County in the All-Star game!”
Lola Herndon
Daughter of Jonathan and Amanda Herndon
Colleton Prep Academy – 2nd grade
Primary position(s): pitcher
On Softball: My favorite thing is when I catch the ball in the air.
Favorite Athlete: Cohen Crosby, CCHS Varsity Baseball right fielder, and Rianna Bailey, CPA Lady War Hawk, Class of 2021, first base.
“My team is representing the Colleton County all-stars because we are good and put hard work into what we do.”
Cali Mixon
Daughter of Murray and Lindsey Mixon
Northside Elementary – Rising third grader
Primary position(s): first base
On Softball: My favorite thing about the game is playing with my friends and getting dirty.
Favorite Athlete: My aunt, Kimberly Scanlon, who pitched in high school and college. I want to be a pitcher one day.
“We have a lot of fun and enjoy playing with each other.”
Arianna Sammons
Daughter of Rodney and Morgan Colson
South Carolina Virtual Charter School – 2nd grade
Primary position(s): pitcher
On Softball: I get to play with my friends and be a pitcher when I get older.
Favorite Athlete: I look up to my dad who coaches me, and my coach, Seth Oertli. My dad makes me a better player.
“I really like all stars, I’m glad I made the team. It’s a lot of work but everyone is nice to me and helps me when I mess up – and they cheer for me when I make it home.”
Sophie Phillips
Daughter of Jared and April Phillips
Colleton Prep Academy – 2nd grade
Primary position(s): first base
On Softball: My favorite thing is hitting the ball.
Favorite Athlete: Weslin Jones, Lady War Hawk.
“I am honored to be selected to represent the Colleton County All Star Darlings.”
Alyssa Langdale
Daughter of Stacey and Greg Langdale
Colleton Prep Academy – 2nd grade
Primary position(s): short stop
On Softball: I love to hit the balls.
Favorite Athlete: Weslin Jones, Lady War Hawk.
“I am super excited to be chosen to play on the All-Star team and represent Colleton County.”
Hannah Tucker
Daughter of Andrew and Tiffany Tucker
Bells Elementary – 2nd grade
Primary position(s): catcher
On Softball: My favorite thing about the game is playing and practicing with friends on my team.
“I am excited about making All-Stars and playing this summer.”
Madisyn Padgett
Daughter of Shaun and Chancey Padgett
Colleton Prep Academy – 3rd grade
Primary position(s): shortstop
On Softball: I love softball because I get to play a sport I love with my friends.
Favorite Athlete: Tom Brady
“I am excited to work hard and play in a softball tournament with my friends.”
Payton Padgett
Daughter of Shaun and Chancey Padgett
Colleton Prep Academy – 3rd grade
Primary position(s): 2nd base
On Softball: I get to play with my friends on the field.
Favorite Athlete: Cat Osterman
“We work at practice, and I can’t wait to play in the All-Star games.”
Peyton Craven
Daughter of Stephanie Craven and Jordan Craven
South Carolina Virtual Charter School – 2nd grade
Primary position(s): third base
On Softball: I love to hit balls.
Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan.
“I am honored to play for the Colleton County All-Star team.”
Ryleigh Todd
Daughter of Krystal Mendenhall and Zach Todd
Colleton Prep Academy – 2nd grade
Primary position(s): shortstop
On Softball: I like batting.
Favorite Athlete: Scooty, my “stepdad”
“I like playing and we have a good team.”
