Softball

Macon East Academy softball player, Kaylee Pullin made her commitment official yesterday signing to play at the University of Mobile. Last year was Kaylee’s first season with the Lady Knights, and she was a huge asset to the team at 2nd base. She helped Macon East continue their reign as the AISA AA State Champions, and hopes to keep the streak going this spring. Kaylee was recruited by the Rams during her sophomore season and is excited to finally make her commitment official.

The Lady Knights Softball team received their state championship rings at Macon East Academy’s annual Night with the Knights back to school event.  This is the 5th consecutive state title for the Lady Knights under the leadership of coach and MEA headmaster Glynn Lott.  The team lost only 2 seniors in the class of 2016, and are excited about another bid for the championship this spring.  Senior Paxton Searle, who plans to walk on with the Troy Trojans program, was in attendance, while Jesi Garrett was unable be there to receive her 10th state title ring (5 additional for volleyball).  Jesi is currently attending the College of Coastal Georgia where she is on the volleyball and softball teams.  Many of the Lady Knights spent the off season traveling with their summer teams and training for the spring of 2017.

With a season record of 53-10, the Lady Knights softball team did it again this year sweeping the competition at the AISA AA state tournament to win their 5th consecutive title.  Entering the tournament as the second seeded team after a disappointing loss at Region to Edgewood Academy, the Knights faced an uphill battle for the championship.  In the state tournament at Lagoon Park May 6-7, MEA defeated Clarke Prep (17-0) and Pickens Academy (3-2) in the first day of play.  On Saturday morning, the Knights got the win over Edgewood (8-5) to reach the finals setting up a rematch with a strong Pickens team.  It was a 1-0 win over Pickens that clenched the 5th straight state championship for head coach Glynn Lott and his team.  Seniors Paxton Searle and Jesi Garrett began their softball careers together as 5 year olds at Montgomery American, and have led the Macon team this season.  Searle pitched in all 4 games at the state tournament including 2 shutouts.  With 4 team home runs for the tournament and 58 for the season, it was 8th grader Kayla Boroff’s 3-run homer for the win over Pickens Friday that kept them in the winners bracket.  With that at-bat Boroff clenched a spot on the all-tournament team along with Jesi Garrett and Madisyn Kennedy.  Earning all four wins for the Knights, Paxton Searle was named tournament MVP.  The Lady Knights are now the reigning 5 time state champions in both softball and volleyball, and both teams are looking for #6 next season.

The 2015 varsity softball team at Macon East Academy celebrated their 4th state title in as many years receiving their state championship rings Friday, September 4 prior to the first home football game. The Lady Knights softball team ended the 2015 season with a record of 57-5. Former players Mari-Beth Baker (Mississippi State) and Cameron Redding (Troy) returned to campus for the presentation. Three former teammates who are now playing at the collegiate level were unable to attend. Outfielder and pitcher Deven Kennedy will be playing at Florida International University in Miami in the spring. Bailey Singleton, MVP in the state tournament, will be pitching for the University of Montevallo this season, and Jordan Amerson, MEA catcher, will continue her softball career at University of North Carolina – Charlotte. Under the leadership of Coach Glynn Lott, this year’s team will remain a strong contender in the AISA AA division as they strive for five in 2016.

Macon East Softball Player Signs with FIU

Deven Kennedy, Macon East center fielder and pitcher, has committed to play softball at Florida International University in Miami. Having played under Coach Glynn Lott on the Lady Knights varsity team since seventh grade, Deven helped lead Macon East to four state titles in the last four years. Over the past two years, Deven has traveled the U.S. with the New Jersey Intensity softball organization and was recruited by numerous colleges and universities throughout the country. The FIU Panthers ended their 2015 season with a 30-24 record, and Coach Gator Rebhan is looking forward to adding Deven to the team.