Freshman pitcher returning from injury in time for playoffs
Robbinsville freshman Ella Nelms (left) has not been content filling out a pitch-count chart over the last two weeks – but it's all the ace of the Lady Knights pitching staff is capable of, after being sidelined with an injury. Nelms is expected to return to action during Friday's season finale against Murphy. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com
Ella Nelms delivers a pitch during April 9's game against A.C. Reynolds, which was held at Western Carolina University. Nelms admitted that she felt some discomfort during this outing, which foreshadowed the injury that was to come four days later. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star
Robbinsville – Ella Nelms seemingly had this season by the horns.She started 16 games. She won 16 of them. She surrendered two runs (one unearned) and coughed up just 17 h...
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