Prestonsburg, Ky. — Gracie Preece hit a walk-off homer and for the 7th straight time the Lawrence Co. Bulldogs are your 58th District Softball Champs after 10-0 victory over Floyd Central on Wednesday at Stonecrest Sports Park.
2025 District Champions
Kneeling L to R Emalynn Kitts, Addalyn Woods, Gracie Preece, Taylor Blevins, Abby Maynard, Bree Jones, Jada Patton
Tommy Castle, Katie Webb, Baleigh Blackburn, Sophie Spillman, Gracie Woods, Sam Sparks, Lexi Crum, Brinley Baisden, Braylee Triplett, Millie Sammons, Ella Smith, Madison Nix, Aleaha Gillispie, Leah Branham, Addison Bowen, Bobby Preece, James Jones, Wrendi, McDavid, Stacy Jones
District Player of the Year Taylor Blevins earned the victory with a six inning two out shutout and struck out nine Jaguars.
Emalynn Kitts went 3-4 with her fifth homer of the year and doubled twice, drove in three runs and scored twice, Gracie Preece went 3-4 with her second homer of the year, three RBI’s and scored once, Jada Patton had two hits including her fourth homer of the year, a double, three runs batted in and scored twice, Bree Jones had two hits and score two runs, Aleaha Gillispie had two hits including a double, Gracie Woods scored a run.
2025 All-District and Player of the Year
Abby Maynard, Gracie Preece, Bree Jones, Taylor Blevins ( POY ), Addalyn Woods, Jada Patton, Emalynn Kitts
All three ladies homered in the District title game.
Emalynn Kitts, Jada Patton, Gracie Preece
The 15th Region tournament will begin on Memorial Day and will be held at Stonecrest.
In the opening round the Dawgs will play Paintsville, Pikeville or the loser of Belfry/Pike Co. Central.
The draw will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 at Archer Park.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Sam Sparks
“ Proud of our girls and their mature approach to the finals of the district. Taylor ( Blevins ) was sharp again in the circle and many of our girls really barrelled up some balls at the plate.”
“ We are very happy and respectful for winning another district title. These are never to be taken for granted and are not always as easy as they may seem.”
