College News: Coastal Carolina Adds Two Signees to the 2023 Fall Roster

The following is a release issued today by Coast Carolina… all info and photos are from the school.

Coastal Carolina softball head coach Kelley Green announced the signing of Clara Hudgens and Georgia Hood to the 2023 fall roster.

Georgia Hood

Hood is a sophomore transfer from Pensacola State College, where she played in 16 games while earning 12 starts as pitcher for the Pirates. The Mt. Gambier, Australia, native had an 11-3 record in the circle, posting a 1.66 ERA, while recording 91 strikeouts in 84.1 innings of work.

The sophomore did damage both in the circle and at the plate, where she played at first base for 50 games, posting a .440 batting average, while recording 65 RBIs, 16 doubles, one triple, and nine home runs.

Green on Hood: 

“Georgia brings a ton of experience playing at the highest level of international ball. She has tremendous power in the box and will also make a big impact for us in the circle.”

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Clara Hudgens

Hudgens is an incoming freshman from Huntly, Ill., where she was a four-year letterman at Huntly High School. The outfielder led her team to three-straight conference and regional championship titles (2021, 2022, and 2023), while also winning both the Sectional and Super-Sectional Championship her sophomore year (2021).

During high school, Hudgens picked up several accolades, including being named to the Fox Valley All-Conference team (2021, 2022, and 2023), the all-area team (2022 and 2023), and the all-state second team (2023).

She also set the single-season record with eight triples in a season.

Green on Hudgens: 

“Clara’s elite speed will be a welcome addition to our squad. She’s a triple threat in the batter’s box and an excellent defensive outfielder.”