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Here’s our TFP for Monday, July 1, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: BLAKELY BOWMAN

Uncommitted 2027 MIF/CF Blakely Bowman recently talked to Line Drive Media bout Team NC-Bowman, High Point Christian Academy, her role on the three-time defending NCISAA 3A state championship team, toughest opponent, Covid year, future college, sports physical therapist, the Bible, Clint Bower, “Wonder,” Tommy Richman, “Gilmore Girls,” “The Hangover” and tumbling.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Blakely Bowman

Hometown: Lexington, NC

High School: High Point Christian Academy

Club Team: Team NC-Bowman 16U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-3

Position/s: MIF/CF

Nickname: My nickname is “Blake” because it’s short for Blakely

Social Media: @BlakelyBowman on Twitter and @blakelybowmannn on Instagram

Honors: NCISAA 3A state champion (2022, 2023, & 2024), All-Conference, All-State (2023 & 2024), All-District (2024), NCISAA 3A Basketball state runner-up (2023), IDT All-Star participant (2024) and 12U USA Softball All-American.

Travel Ball Fall 2023 Stats: .368 AVG, .413 OBP and 18 SBs.

High School Stats: .468 AVG, .554 OBP and 40 SBs.

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: Leads team with 24 hits, 18 runs and 11 SBs with a batting average of .436.