Lady Tigers on a roll
Published 12:05 am Tuesday, April 12, 2016
The Straughn Lady Tigers had a big weekend on the diamond, as they swept the way to a championship in the Samson softball tournament over the weekend.
STRAUGHN 7,
PROVIDENCE 5
In the opening game, the Lady Tigers got their toughest test of the tournament, but rallied in the final inning for a 7-5 win.
The Lady Tigers led for most of the game, but Providence took a 5-3 lead heading into the final frame.
Straughn picked up four runs in their final at bat to top Providence 7-5.
Kristen Peavey led the way for the Lady Tigers going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Molly Stewart finished the opening game 3-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI.
STRAUGHN 8,
SAMSON 0
Straughn opened up strong in the second game and pounded out eight runs for an 8-0 victory over Samson.
Stewart remained perfect at the plate going 3-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored.
Hayden Willis tossed a shutout and struck out seven in the win.
STRAUGHN 4,
PROVIDENCE 1
The Lady Tigers earned the tournament crown with a 4-1 win over Providence in the championship game.
Sarah Langford, Hayden Willis and Macy Matthews each drove in a run for the Lady Tigers.
Sydney Arnett picked up the win on the mound as she worked all seven innings and struck out four.