BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Three Lee University softball seniors were named to the All-Gulf South Conference teams as announced by the league on Wednesday. Ana Macha and Alexa Scalzo were named to the First Team All-GSC while Javaria Smith was on the second team. It is the first time since 2022 that the Lady Flames had two on the first team. The three Lady Flames helped Lee have the most runs scored, most hits, RBI, second best average, and second most home runs as a team.
Ana Macha has had a dynamic season at the plate for the Lady Flames. She has the best batting average in the GSC. She has more hits than anyone else. Macha had the second most steals, top five in runs scored, and top sixth in on base percentage. Defensively, she has a .963 fielding percentage, as an outfielder she has over 50 putouts and two assists. Macha was a Second Team All-GSC in 2023.
Alexa Scalzo has had a fantastic season at the plate for the Lady Flames. She is in the top seven in batting average in the GSC. She is in the top four in hits. Scazlo scored more runs than anyone else in the GSC by nine and the top 15 for RBI. She is also in the top ten in doubles, and top six for home runs in the GSC. She is in the top five for steals and top 12 in hit by pitch. Defensively, she leads in assists by double digits in the GSC. She also leads in fielding double plays. It is the first time that Scalzo was named to an All-GSC team.
Javaria Smith has had a solid season at the plate for the Lady Flames. She led the GSC in RBI this season and is in the top ten in on base percentage. She also is second in walks in the GSC. She has a .986 fielding percentage with over 60 putouts, four assists and just one error. Smith was freshman of the year in 2022 and on the Second Team All-GSC in 2022.
Head Coach Emily was excited for the recognition for her three seniors. "All of these girls have had an amazing four year career and deserve this honor. Ana led the conference in batting and was such a dangerous weapon for us. She was able to get on base and have a lot of RBI's as a slapper. This is a rare tool and her hard work and persistence has paid off. Lexi (Scalzo) has set the tone for us offensively for four years. She is one of the most consistent and dynamic players we have ever had. She was one the toughest outs in the GSC. Javaria has been a huge part of the lineup since she was a freshman. She handles herself so well in the box she was able to deliver in clutch situations. She was always a fun player to watch."
