Top 2027 Prospects To Watch In South Carolina

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up in the coverage of Southeast softball talent is the current sophomore class from the Palmetto State. These players will begin their most important recruiting summer in 2025. However, there are plenty of young athletes from this class who are more than ready to achieve their dreams of playing at the collegiate level in the near future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While it was hard to choose only five individuals from this talented group of South Carolina softball players, check out the 2027 graduates below who you should definitely keep an eye on as their recruiting journey ramps up in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":96599,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='107043' first='Aspen' last='Boulware']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"30","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Gray Collegiate Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier - Thompson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670eb19b192d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Following in her mother's footsteps, Aspen is truly a star in the making. This 2027 recruit has all the tools in her toolbox to be an exceptional player at the next level. While her mother was a pitcher and outfielder at Florida State, Aspen is primarily a middle infielder. Her recent successes include a state championship with Gray Collegiate and two international gold medal victories with the USA Junior Women's National Team (Pan American Games and WBSC World Cup). Aspen was even named the tournament MVP for her performance in Tokyo at the World Cup. Needless to say, her accomplishments speak for themselves. Continue to watch out for Aspen as she is more than ready to make her own name for herself when she reaches the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":96752,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kensley Vicars","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"29","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Powdersville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"SC Elite National Genovese","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670eb2edd92b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In the past year, Kensley's development on the field has significantly raised her stock as a player in the 2027 class. Always known for her power, in 2024 Kensley ranked third in the SCHSL in home runs with 10. In travel ball this year against top competition, she hit another five home runs. Defensively, Kensley has found a home on the left side of the infield for her high school and travel teams, but she is also a natural catcher and outfielder. Not only is Kensley a talented player physically, but she is also a great leader and teammate who brings energy to the field every day. Whichever school Kensley chooses to take her talents to collegiately will be very lucky, as they are getting the full package in her as a person and player. Continue to keep an eye on Kensley, as she is sure to help her teams reach new heights on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":96744,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ayla Holmes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"20","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"North Augusta","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"EC Bullets Schnute/Bilz","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670eb2edd933d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If a college program is looking for a player who plays with immense passion, they do not need to look any further. Ayla Holmes is who they need. Behind the plate, Ayla is the spark of her defense, as she is not afraid to show her love for the game and support her pitchers. Ayla also supports her team by providing consistent defense and a plethora of power, including blasting 10 home runs this calendar year. These skills earned her All-State honors last season as a freshman. Not only would college coaches be getting a talented player physically with Ayla, but they would also get a great student in her. At North Augusta, Ayla is ranked No. 1 in her class of 447 students with a 5.4 GPA. Overall, Ayla is the complete package and is certainly a 2027 player to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":96749,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Peyton Hendrix","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"19","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Gray Collegiate Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Atlanta Vipers '09-Gonce","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670eb2edd93b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Currently topping out at 62 mph, Peyton is one of the top pitchers in the 2027 class. She carried her Gray Collegiate team in the circle all the way to a state championship this past season and broke the single season strikeout record (124) in the process. Her hard work on the rubber brought her multiple accolades, including an All-Region and All-Area award. Not only does Peyton perform well on the field, but she also does exceptionally well in the classroom, as she holds a 4.97 GPA. Additionally, she swings a consistent bat and runs a 2.95 from home to first. Peyton understands what it takes to play at the next level and works to improve daily.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":96739,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Avaree Collins","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"29","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Wren","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"SC Elite National Genovese","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670eb207c0184"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Since stepping on the field at Wren High School in the 7th grade, it was known that Avaree was going to be something special. Since then, she has locked down the left side of the infield for her respective teams and grown to be a reliable stick in the lineup. With home run power and speed, Avaree is a great athlete that any coach would be lucky to have on their team. Her reliability on the field earned her Rookie and Offensive POTY honors for the Lady Hurricanes. You can also count on Avaree in the classroom, as she has a 4.97 GPA. Keep your eye on Avaree, as more time with her 18U Elite National team will certainly have her ready to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->