Byrnes Ends Summerville 83-Game Streak Wins 5A State Softball Title

Byrnes High School won the South Carolina 5A, Division 1 softball state championship by defeating two-time defending champion Summerville in a thrilling three-game series, ending Summerville's 83-game winning streak. Summerville won the first game 3-0 behind a strong pitching performance from USC commit Ansley Bennett, but Byrnes rallied in the second and third games to claim 9-8 and 5-4 victories, with key contributions from players like Maddie Wiant and Kaylee Hannon who hit three-run homers in Game 2. The decisive Game 3 went into extra innings, where Byrnes overcame a two-run deficit in the ninth inning to secure the championship with a walk-off win. Byrnes finished the season with a 30-4 record, while Summerville ended at 33-2. Coaches and players from both teams praised the competitiveness of the series, highlighting Byrnes' resilience and strategic adjustments against Bennett’s pitching. The championship marked Byrnes' first state title since 2021 and ended Summerville's impressive multi-season dominance.