MAY 21, 2013
LAKE CITY, SC –Lake City High School outfielder Jordan Hanna signed a National Letter of Intent Tuesday, May 21, to play baseball at USC-Salkehatchie.

Hanna, the son of Vince Hanna and Tabetha Rogers, is a three-year letterman for the Panthers. In his senior season, he batted .413 with 31 stolen bases and 29 runs scored. He was named to the Region 7-2A All-Region Team and was the team’s Co-MVP.

“After a game this year, an opposing fan told Jordan he needs his own zip code because he covers every inch of the outfield,” said Lake City head coach Matt Apicella. “He is one of, if not the, best defensive outfielder we have had in my time here.  Jordan has steadily improved at the plate and is a nightmare on the bases,” Apicella added. “We look for him to flourish at USC-Salkahatchie under Coach Dorman.”

USC-Salkehatchie is located in Allendale and competes in Division I of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Hanna said he chose USC-Salkehatchie because he liked the small school atmosphere. “It’s in a small town and I like that,” Hanna said. “Salkehatchie has a very good baseball program, and I really like the coaches. I’m looking forward to being a part of the college community and baseball program.”

Hanna is the 20th Lake City High School baseball player since 2001 to sign to play college baseball.

Freshman Davonte Turner and sophomore Chris McGee teamed up for a no-hitter as Lake City cruised to an 11-0 5-inning victory over Kingstree.  Turner threw four innings with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks while McGee closed the final frame in order with 2 strikeouts.  Lake City capitalized on seven free passes and 5 Kingstree errors to grab a 9-0 lead after two innings.  Cameron Griffin led the Panthers with 2 hits and a RBI while 8th grader Jalen Barr knocked a RBI double.  Lake City will travel Monday to face the winner of Waccamaw/Dillon.

All photos courtesy of Mr. Brian Huckabee.

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Lake City High School varsity baseball players took a day off from preparing for the Class 2A lower state playoffs to serve as volunteer coaches for an afternoon.

The varsity team invited players from Chris Moore’s Dixie Youth team from the Lake City Recreation Department’s baseball league to practice at the high school field and receive instruction from varsity players.

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Lake City capitalized on 11 free passes from the Kingstree Jaguars to post a 14-4 five-inning victory.  Kijana Alston hit a solo homerun and had 2 RBI on the night while Cameron Griffin and Chris McGee contributed a 2-RBI double and triple respectively.

The Panthers are now 11-6 overall and 8-0 in Region VII-AA. 

Next game:  Home vs. Timberland 6PM Tuesday.

 

Gallery courtesy of Mr. Brian Huckabee.

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