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Four Lady Saluqi softball players join ‘100-Hit Club’

By Keith Gentry

Saluqi

In the 23-year history of the Southwest softball program, only 21 players have compiled at least 100 hits in their career. This season, four Lady Saluqi sophomores have reached the milestone, becoming only the second time that four players from one class have done this. 

The first Lady Saluqi to reach 100 career hits was first baseman Mandie Barrow, followed by leftfielder Mariah Morgan, shortstop Lauren Pettie, and right fielder/pitcher Maleyia Prather. 

Mariah MorganMariah Morgan Lauren PettieLauren Pettie

Two more players are also in the range - centerfielder Maddyx McNatt and pitcher/second baseman Jenifer Diehl.  In addition, Barrow, Morgan and Pettie (all with 124 hits) also have a chance to break Southwest's career hits record of 140, held by Alex Turner who played for the Lady Saluqis during the 2014 and 2015 seasons. 

Maleyia PratherMaleyia Prather  Mandie BarrowMandie Barrow

Going into the final two weeks of the regular season, here's how the all-time Lady Saluqi career hits chart looked: 

140 by Alex Turner (2014-15)
136 by Cailin Stricklin (2018-19)
132 by Ali Hare (2012-13)
 124 by Mandie Barrow (2023-24)
 124 by Mariah Morgan (2023-24)
 124 by Lauren Pettie (2023-24)
119 by Lauren Alexander (2010-11)
118 by Melanie Stajduhar (2017-18)
117 by Stephanie Steen (2011-12)
116 by Tara Comer (2014-15)
111 by Shelbe Sisk (2022-23)
110 by Carly McLennan (2008-09)
108 by Maleyia Prather (2023-24)
108 by Marissa Davis (2014-15)
107 by Taylor Gilliland (2015-16)
106 by Jennie Bryant (2019-20)
104 by Dallas Chipman (2014-15)
103 by Katy Ahrens (2009-10)
103 by Amber Gatewood (2008-09)
102 by Destinie Grace (2017-18)
100 by Anna Beth Willoughby (2017-18)

Congratulations to these Lady Saluqis on their outstanding career hits!