ATLANTA - For a sixth consecutive season, the Mount Vernon Varsity Softball team has advanced to the GHSA Elite 8.

The Mustangs accomplished that feat with a 2-0 series win over the Trinity Christian School Lions on Monday, Oct. 19 at Mustang Park.

MV came back in Game 1, winning 14-7 and closed out the series with a 13-3 victory in Game 2.

Below are the game recaps.




GAME 1:

The Mustangs trailed by as many as five runs, but came back to best Trinity Christian, 14-7.

Caroline Birdsey collected three hits in three at bats in the win. Birdsey singled in the fifth inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the sixth inning.

Trinity Christian got on the board in the top of the first inning after Makenzie Knowles singled to center field, and Tenley Callen grounded out, each scoring one run.

The Lions extended their early lead with three runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI singles by Callen and Hosana Antony.

In the bottom of the fifth, Mount Vernon erased the deficit and took the lead, scoring six runs on six hits to go ahead 12-7. The big hit was a triple by Ella Clockadale, which drove in three.

Bella Durkee earned the win for the Mustangs. The righty allowed 10 hits and seven runs (six earned) over seven innings, striking out six and walking six.

Mount Vernon tallied 17 hits in the game.

Alex Schiff, Birdsey, and Hollyn Clockadale each collected three hits for the Mustangs.

Clockadale and Schiff each drove in three runs for MV. Taylor D'Auria collected two hits in three at bats.

Mount Vernon stole four bases in the game as well.


GAME 2:

Alex Schiff drove in five runs on three hits to lead Mount Vernon past Trinity Christian 13-3.

Schiff doubled in the fourth inning, scoring three runs, and singled in the second inning, scoring two.

MV scored seven runs in the fourth inning. Schiff doubled, scoring three runs, Hollyn Clockadale singled, scoring two runs, Dillon Pajot drew a walk, scoring one run, and an error scored one run.

The Mustangs got on the board in the top of the first inning after Ella Clockadale singled to center field, and Hollyn Clockadale flew out, each scoring one run.

Kennedy Darweesh earned the win for MV in the circle.

The starter gave up three hits and three runs over five innings, striking out two and walking five.

Mount Vernon collected 14 hits in the game. Ella Clockadale and Schiff were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for the Mustangs while hitting back-to-back.

Caroline Birdsey and Clockadale each collected multiple hits for MV.


NEXT:

The Mustangs will play in the GHSA Private Elite 8, scheduled for Oct. 28-31 at the South Commons Complex in Columbus, GA.

MV's first game of the double-elimination tournament will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 28 against Pace Academy.

First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Field 4.

For the updated GHSA State Playoff Bracket, Click Here

The Elite 8 Tournament bracket can also be found Click Here

About Mount Vernon School
Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in preschool through grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. As a leading innovative, independent school in the country, Mount Vernon’s brand of innovation, expansion, and growth has emerged over the last decade, impacting schools in the US and across the globe through Mount Vernon Ventures, a research, strategy, and consulting division of the School. In addition, in 2021 the School launched a global online program for grades 9-12 to meet the needs of today’s flexible family. Through established partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and civic environments, our mission is to design a better world...together.