Blacksburg High School standouts Katey Mathena and Lorelei Spradlin’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Friday, April 18

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Blacksburg High School standouts Katey Mathena and Lorelei Spradlin’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Friday, April 18
Lorelei Spradlin and Katey Mathena
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Apr 19, 2025
ByNew River Valley Times
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On Friday, April 18, former Blacksburg High School standouts Katey Mathena and Lorelei Spradlin’s current college team, the Carson-Newman Eagles, lost 5-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears.

The game took place at McCrorie Family Stadium. This was their first matchup against the Bears this season.

The Eagles’ next game is scheduled for Friday, April 18 at 3:15 p.m. at McCrorie Family Stadium against Lenoir-Rhyne Bears.

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Katey Mathena
Second baseman and outfielder
Freshman
5′7″

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Lorelei Spradlin
Pitcher
Freshman
5′9″

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