The Avery Lady Vikings softball team learned that it has qualified for the NCHSAA state 1A playoffs, but will have to take on the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Lady Gryphons in an opening round (also referred to as "play-in") game today (Monday afternoon) at 4:30 p.m. at Avery High School.Avery completed its best regular season in school history with a 9-11 record and picked up three conference wins in the process. The two teams split their season series, with each squad winning at home. The latter was a 6-0 shutout in late April by Avery at home.
Senior pitcher Morgan Yackey has surrendered only three hits to the Gryphons in two complete games pitched, while freshman Justina Rieger had a pair of hits which drove in three runs in the Avery victory over TJCA.
The winner of this afternoon's game will travel to Rosman for the first round of the 1A state playoffs on Tuesday.
Senior pitcher Morgan Yackey has surrendered only three hits to the Gryphons in two complete games pitched, while freshman Justina Rieger had a pair of hits which drove in three runs in the Avery victory over TJCA.
The winner of this afternoon's game will travel to Rosman for the first round of the 1A state playoffs on Tuesday.
