By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
Southern Alamance softball player Greta Hessenthaler has signed to play in college for Elon.
Hessenthaler is Southern’s shortstop with a career batting average of .570. She missed most of the 2022 season with a broken finger.
“We’re looking forward to having her back on the field for her senior campaign,” coach Jon Russell said.
Hessenthaler, who was a member of the 2021 Class 3-A state championship team as a sophomore, also has been a volleyball standout for the Patriots. Her father, Fritz Hessenthaler, is Southern’s football coach.
In addition, Ella Knight of Burlington Christian Academy is heading to Emory & Henry for track and field. BCA held a signing ceremony for her Tuesday.
Knight specializes in sprints and jumps.
Emory & Henry is in its first school year as an NCAA Division II member, moving up from Division III. The Wasps are in the South Atlantic Conference.
See story on earlier signings: https://alamancenews.com/high-school-athletes-sign-to-play-sports-at-colleges-across-country/
