SALYERSVILLE — Following the conclusion of the 2022 high school softball season, Magoffin County softball players Katie Howard and Scarlett McCarty have earned All-Area honors.
Mountain Top Sports recognized Howard and McCarty as Honorable Mention All-Area selections.
As a junior, Howard batted .423 for the Lady Hornets. Productive at the plate for Magoffin County, Howard collected 30 hits.
As a sophomore, McCarty logged a team-high 75 at-bats for Magoffin County, batting .413. McCarty connected for a team-best 31 hits in the 2022 high school softball season.
As a team, Magoffin County, under the direction of veteran head coach Tony Skaggs, batted .343.
The Lady Hornets scored 153 runs in 21 games during the 2022 high school softball season.
Magoffin County, following a loss to Paintsville in the semifinals of the 57th District Softball Tournament, exited the 2022 season 10-11.
Despite falling in the district tournament, former 15th Region champion Magoffin County is expected to be reloaded for the 2023 high school softball season. Magoffin County’s 2023 schedule will be finalized and released at a later time.
