Laney downs Topsail 2-0, secures share of MEC title for 3rd straight year

May 1, 2025

Colton Emswiler,

5 1 Laney At Topsail Sb — (Photo: Colton Emswiler/WWAY)

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WWAY) – A big night for Laney softball as their 2-0 win at Topsail Thursday gave them a share of the Mideastern Conference title for a third straight year.

After taking a 1-0 lead, the Bucs got solid defensive plays at home from Kalli Short to keep them in front. Ally Brehmer then sent Short home for an insurance run in the 7th.

Elsewhere, South Brunswick defeated West Brunswick 12-0 to give the Cougars a share of the MEC title as well.

“It feels amazing,” Short said. “I love all these girls. To have that conference championship, even though it’s shared, it means a lot to us. It feels really good. I think we can go really far in the playoffs with the energy and the love that we have with everyone. I think we’ll make it as far as we want to. So hopefully we’ll make it far.”