Swift named VaSID Rookie of the Year

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi

Brantley Swift of Reedville had her debut season on the mound cut short at Bridgewater College, but the freshman right-hander still managed to garner high honors.

Swift, a pitcher who went unbeaten in the abbreviated softball season, was named the Rookie of the Year and earned All-State honors from the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID). Swift joined two teammates from Bridgewater on the All-State team.

“I was really surprised,” said Swift. “I was babysitting and a friend texted me congratulations. I said, for what? Then a few minutes later the coach sent something out in the team text congratulating us.”

For her work in the circle, Swift earned the Rookie…

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