8/18/2023 10:36:00 AM | Softball
CONWAY, S.C. – Coastal Carolina softball head coach Kelley Green announced the signing of Clara Hudgens and Georgia Hood to the 2023 fall roster.
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Hood is a sophomore transfer from Pensacola State College, where she played in 16 games while earning 12 starts as pitcher for the Pirates. The Mt. Gambier, Australia, native had an 11-3 record in the circle, posting a 1.66 ERA, while recording 91 strikeouts in 84.1 innings of work.
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The sophomore did damage both in the circle and at the plate, where she played at first base for 50 games, posting a .440 batting average, while recording 65 RBIs, 16 doubles, one triple, and nine home runs.
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Green on Hood: "Georgia brings a ton of experience playing at the highest level of international ball. She has tremendous power in the box and will also make a big impact for us in the circle."
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Hudgens is an incoming freshman from Huntly, Ill., where she was a four-year letterman at Huntly High School. The outfielder led her team to three-straight conference and regional championship titles (2021, 2022, and 2023), while also winning both the Sectional and Super-Sectional Championship her sophomore year (2021).
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During high school, Hudgens picked up several accolades, including being named to the Fox Valley All-Conference team (2021, 2022, and 2023), the all-area team (2022 and 2023), and the all-state second team (2023).
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She also setting the single-season record with eight triples in a season.
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Green on Hudgens: "Clara's elite speed will be a welcome addition to our squad. She's a triple threat in the batter's box and an excellent defensive outfielder."
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For complete coverage of CCU softball, follow the Chanticleers on social media at @CoastalSoftball (Twitter), @GoCCUSports (Instagram), and facebook.com/CCUChanticleers (Facebook) or visit the official home of Coastal Carolina Athletics at goccusports.com.
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Hood is a sophomore transfer from Pensacola State College, where she played in 16 games while earning 12 starts as pitcher for the Pirates. The Mt. Gambier, Australia, native had an 11-3 record in the circle, posting a 1.66 ERA, while recording 91 strikeouts in 84.1 innings of work.
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The sophomore did damage both in the circle and at the plate, where she played at first base for 50 games, posting a .440 batting average, while recording 65 RBIs, 16 doubles, one triple, and nine home runs.
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Green on Hood: "Georgia brings a ton of experience playing at the highest level of international ball. She has tremendous power in the box and will also make a big impact for us in the circle."
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Hudgens is an incoming freshman from Huntly, Ill., where she was a four-year letterman at Huntly High School. The outfielder led her team to three-straight conference and regional championship titles (2021, 2022, and 2023), while also winning both the Sectional and Super-Sectional Championship her sophomore year (2021).
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During high school, Hudgens picked up several accolades, including being named to the Fox Valley All-Conference team (2021, 2022, and 2023), the all-area team (2022 and 2023), and the all-state second team (2023).
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She also setting the single-season record with eight triples in a season.
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Green on Hudgens: "Clara's elite speed will be a welcome addition to our squad. She's a triple threat in the batter's box and an excellent defensive outfielder."
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For complete coverage of CCU softball, follow the Chanticleers on social media at @CoastalSoftball (Twitter), @GoCCUSports (Instagram), and facebook.com/CCUChanticleers (Facebook) or visit the official home of Coastal Carolina Athletics at goccusports.com.
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