Abbey Land makes signing with Young Harris softball on Dec. 1

Social Circle’s Abbey Land signed her nationwide letter of intent on Dec. 1. Because of this, Land will proceed her softball profession at Younger Harris. 

Land put pen to paper inside Social Circle’s media heart in entrance of pals, household and teammates.

As soon as the signing was accomplished, Land noticed the stress of the recruiting course of evaporate.

“[It was] a aid however very thrilling. After being within the recruiting course of for 2 years, it might get very aggravating at instances,” Land stated. “Now that it’s over, loads of stress has been lifted off of my shoulders.”

All through her profession, Land has served because the Girl Redskins’ pitcher. The senior was part of two state playoff berths, together with a prime two end at state in her junior season. 

Throughout her school search, the campus life and packages inside the college had been components that Land paid consideration to essentially the most.

“The dimensions of the campus and the curriculum that was provided was crucial to me,” Land stated.

For Land, there have been many the reason why Younger Harris was the precise alternative for her. One issue that weighed closely within the determination was that Land’s sister presently attends Younger Harris.

“Once I bought on campus and met coach Jessie and coach Sam, I instantly felt at house,” Land stated. “The campus is gorgeous and was the precise measurement for me. My sister, already a scholar at Younger Harris, additionally performed a job in me selecting it.”

Land’s senior season completed along with her grabbing a spot because the First Crew All-Area pitcher for Area 5A-Division I. 

Land pitched 109.2 innings in 2023. She posted a 2.3 earned run common whereas putting out 95 batters.

Along with her Girl Redskins profession within the rear view mirror, Land cannot wait to affix the Mountain Lions’ softball program subsequent fall. 

“I’m trying ahead to being with the entire women and making new finest pals,” Land stated. “I’m very excited to play ball at a better degree with such a tremendous crew.”