Louisa, Ky. — Senior Abby Nelson hit a grand slam and Sophomore Taylor Blevins tossed a perfect game to lead Lawrence Co. ( 27-4 ) over Floyd Central 15-0 in four innings for their ninth consecutive 58th District Softball Championship on Tuesday.
2024 58th District Champs
L to R Front Justin Adkins, Brooklyn Ellis, Hallie Adkins, Abby Nelson, Dani Crum, Jaylee Maxie, Bree Jones, Jada Patton,Taylor Blevins
L to R Back Jonathan Ellis, Zoe Bartley, Gracie Preece, Stacy Jones, Elle Smith, Abby Maynard, Braylee Triplett, Justin Adkins, Aleah Gillispie, Addalyn Woods, Sam Sparks, Leah Branham, Millie Sammons, Baleigh Blackburn, Lexi Crum, Bobby Preece
Blevins struck out six Jaguars in her four innings of work to get the victory in the circle. Blevins also singled offensively.
Nelson hit a grand slam in the second inning, singled and drove in five runs.
District player of the Year Dani Crum had three hits including two doubles, four runs batted in and scored twice.
Hallie Adkins had three hits, one RBI and scored once, Bree Jones had two hits and scored three runs, Abby Maynard doubled, had two RBIs and scored twice, Lexi Crum doubled, scored twice and had one RBI, Jada Patton singled, drove in two and scored once, Addalyn Woods doubled and scored a run and Brooklyn Ellis singled.
2024 All-District Team members
L to R Front Hallie Adkins, Abby Nelson, Player of the Year Dani Crum
L to R Back Jada Patton, Brooklyn Ellis, Bree Jones, Taylor Blevins
Both teams will advance to the 15th Region Tournament which will be held at Stonecrest Sportspark.
Lawrence Co. will play Pike Co. Central, Magoffin Co. or Shelby Valley in the first round.
Floyd Central ( 14-11 ) will play Johnson Central, Belfry or Pikeville in the first round.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Justin Adkins
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… I’m really proud of the Lady Dawgs for the 2024 District Championship win. Taylor Blevins started in the circle and threw a perfect game. Abby Nelson stays hot and hits a grand slam for her 3rd homer in a week. Bree Jones and Dani Crum were lightning on the bags, Hallie Adkins had a very good game at the plate and in the field.”
“… Lawrence County is fortunate enough to have the District POTY in Dani Crum and 6 all district players. (Hallie Adkins, Taylor Blevins, Brooklyn Ellis, Bree Jones, Abby Nelson, and Jada Patton). These players were recognized last night, but you can’t say enough about players like Abby Maynard, Gracie Preece, Ella Smith, Addy Woods and a host of others who are cornerstones of this team who also deserve recognition for their play all year. I truly feel this team is a family, and they are happy for other teammates’ success.”
“… We look forward to the Region tournament next week and look to stay hot in the heat going forward.”
