PREP SOFTBALL: George Wythe maintains perfect record behind power display

RURAL RETREAT, Va. – George Wythe senior Olivia Shockley has taken a different path to success in the circle. Instead of seeking guidance from pitching gurus, Shockley has relied on her father for motivation and technique. That homegrown formula has translated into results. With Wednesday’s 15-0 win against Wythe County rival Rural Retreat, the 6-foot right-hander has a 7-0 record and 73 strikeouts for the Maroons on the season. Those stats are especially impressive considering that Shockley did not even pitch until her sophomore year. Shockley said she had one session with famed Roanoke-based pitching instructor Denny Tincher two years...