South Caldwell’s pitching standout Zalee Brown, joined by her parents Steven and Stephanie; as well as (back L to R) Spartan Athletic Director Ethan James, Head Softball Coach Casey Justice, Assistant Softball Coach Brett Parham and Assistant Softball Coach Aaron Morris gets ready to sign her grant in aid agreement committing to play softball next fall at Erskine College for Head Coach Alleen Hawkins in Due West, SC. Brown received both All-District and All-State honors from the North Carolina Softball Coaches Association after leading the Spartans in the circle with 17 wins and a 1.308 Earned Run Average. (Erin Johnston)