MORGANTOWN – If an opposing team hits a groundball up the middle of a softball game against Morgantown High School, you may think you’re seeing double.
But your eyes are certainly not deceiving you, as Grace and Beth Robinson combine to make up the middle infield of the MHS defense.
Grace, the shortstop, and Beth, playing second base, are identical twins who are key members of the Mohigans roster on both sides of the ball. The two have helped MHS earn its first-ever appearance in the state softball tournament this season as they head for Little Creek Park in South Charleston next week (June 2-4).
“Grace is my best friend, so to be able to share the sport that we love together in positions right alongside each other is an unmatched feeling,” Beth said. “It’s going to be so special to play our last games together on the biggest stage. This group of seniors has been working towards a run at states for four years.”
Grace says the MHS seniors (including Maddie Wisman, Kira Smith, and Madi Stone) have grown in confidence as a unit during their time together, which began before high school.
“The five of us have played together since we were eight years old, so familiarity hasn’t been an issue,” Grace said. “Having confidence and full faith in each other and ourselves has been a huge boost for this group and could be a deciding factor for us in the state tournament.”
Beth echoed her twin sister’s thoughts.
“We made it here doing what we know we can do and for a reason,” Beth said. “We’ve continued to grow physically and our skills as players throughout the years, but mentally is where we’ve grown to be more impactful. This senior group is extremely resilient and determined.”
Having played together for their entire lives, they have plenty of memories.
Beth says her favorite thing is when the two turn a double play together, which has happened many times over the years.
Grace’s memory came more recently.
“One of my favorite memories has to be from Spring Break this year in Myrtle Beach,” she said. “It was April Fools’ Day, and of course we had to trick some people. We decided to change jerseys and shoes after the varsity game was over, and we cheered on the JV team as each other. Someone even approached Beth thinking she was me asking for advice about playing shortstop, so I answered them instead, trying to hold my laughter.”
Grace and Beth have combined for 41 hits and 31 runs this season for the Mohigans. They also each hold over a .920 fielding percentage defensively.
“Playing with Beth means constantly having someone beside me 100% of the time,” Grace said. “With her at shortstop and myself playing second, I know when she will be there without even looking. Finishing our high school career with my best friends is what excites me the most. Being able to compete for the final goal that every team wants to achieve is a special feeling.”
Fourth-seeded Morgantown will battle 5-seed Hurricane on Tuesday morning at Little Creek Park in South Charleston in the opening round of the Class AAAA 2026 WVSSAC state softball tournament.
