The North Jackson softball squad bounced back from an early setback to secure their eighth victory of the season on Thursday evening. North Jackson (8-5) tallied a run in the second inning and added two more in the fourth, ultimately winning 3-1 against the visiting Sylvania at Bridgeport Park. Haley Atkins contributed with a hit […]
The North Jackson softball squad bounced back from an early setback to secure their eighth victory of the season on Thursday evening.
North Jackson (8-5) tallied a run in the second inning and added two more in the fourth, ultimately winning 3-1 against the visiting Sylvania at Bridgeport Park.
Haley Atkins contributed with a hit and an RBI for the Chiefs, while Jennifer Waldrop, Kaley Cagle, Beth Lusk, and Makenzie Peacock each recorded one hit.
Cagle delivered a complete game, allowing only four hits to earn the victory in the circle, striking out five batters.
Woodville 17, Valley Head 2 — At Woodville, six Panthers each logged two hits, leading Woodville to a comfortable victory in the Class 1A Area 14 on Thursday.
Lissa Meeks went 2-for-3 with four RBIs for Woodville (9-9, 2-0), while Krislon Thompson was 2-for-2 with three RBIs and Krysten Jones matched that with 2-for-2 and three RBIs as well. Chasity Miotke also shined, going 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBIs, while Bri Houk was 2-for-2 and Victoria Bremer finished 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Thompson was the winning pitcher, surrendering just one hit over three innings, with five strikeouts to her credit.
Section 7, Collinsville 5 — At Section, a surge of four runs in the fifth inning lifted the Lions past Collinsville on Thursday.
Jacey Gilbert recorded two hits and one RBI for Section, and Jordan Davis went 2-for-3 with a triple. Rose Wilbourn contributed a double and two RBIs, while Cera Gifford and MiKayla Thomas also added a double and one RBI each. Nip McAllister contributed with another RBI.
Deanna Sprouse pitched a full game to secure the win.
Pisgah 6, Geraldine 0 — At Geraldine, the No. 1-ranked Pisgah achieved its 10th consecutive victory, improving to 3-0 in Class 3A Area 13 with a win over the Bulldogs on Thursday.
Lillie McCrary was impressive, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a triple, while Megan Smith also shone with 2-for-4 and two RBIs. Hannahstaysia Weaver chipped in with a double and a single, and Baylee Rogers, Aylssa Clayton, Quincey Nance, and Scarlette Hester each had one hit; Clayton and Rogers each logged an RBI.
Smith tallied 10 strikeouts while yielding five hits and two walks to earn the win in the circle.
Ider 7, NSM 1 — At Higdon, the visiting Class 2A No. 3-ranked Ider jumped to an early lead with three runs in the first inning, delivering a setback to North Sand Mountain in a Class 2A Area 14 matchup on Wednesday afternoon.
NSM responded in the bottom of the first when Courtney Bolton hit a leadoff home run. However, the Bison could manage only four hits afterward. Bolton and Savannah Guffey both finished 2-for-3, while Sam Dickerson went 1-for-3. Kaycee McBryar was tagged with the loss in the circle despite giving up only one earned run, finishing with four strikeouts.
