Prestonsburg, Ky. — Emalynn Kitts and Addalyn Woods homered and Taylor Blevins was dominant in the circle to lead Lawrence Co. to a 6-1 win over Perry Co. Central in the championship game of the Class 2A Section 8 tournament at Stonecrest Thursday.
Class 2A Section 8 Champions
Standing L to R Superintendent Katie Webb, Bree Jones, Stacy Jones, James Jones, Sam Sparks, Braylee Triplett, Madison Nix, Gracie Woods, Brinley Baisden, Baleigh Blackburn, Addison Bowen, Ella Smith, Leah Branham, Jada Patton, Taylor Blevins, Aleaha Gillispie, Laila Dolen, Millie Sammons, Harry Blevins, Tommy Castle, Bobby Preece
Kneeling L to R Emalynn Kitts, Lexi Crum, Addalyn Woods
Emalynn Kitts had two hits including a two run first inning home run, drove in two runs and scored twice. Addalyn Woods hit a solo home run, doubled, drove in two runs and scored twice, Jada Patton had two hits and scored two runs, Ella Smith had two hits including a double and drove in a run, Lexi Crum doubled.
Taylor Blevins tossed a complete game, gave up five hits, no earned runs, struck out ten and didn’t allow a walk. Blevins also singled and had one RBI at the plate.
Emalynn Kitts and Addalyn Woods both homered in the championship game.
Taylor Blevins was dominant in the Class 2A Section 8 tournament with a 2-0 record, pitched 12 innings, gave up seven hits, no earned runs, struck out nineteen and didn’t walk a batter.
The Bulldogs ( 9-2 ) will return to action on Saturday in the Babe Pollitt Showcase in Vanceburg. They will play George Rogers Clark ( 11-2 ) at 2:00 and Lewis Co. ( 5-5 ) at 4:00.
Bulldog Head Coach Sam Sparks
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… The first inning set the tone for us, Taylor Blevins has been a warrior her whole career and then Emalynn Kitts hits a two run homer. I’m not sure how many hits we ended up with but we hit a bunch of balls hard. Even the outs were tough outs, We had a chance to put them away a couple of times. Proud of our kids, very resilient group and happy they will get to represent this part of the state in Owensboro.”
“… We moved Addalyn Woods down a little in the lineup and boy was it good to see her get going tonight with a home run and a double. I knew it was just a matter of time before she broke loose. Glad to get her going. I thought our defense was better tonight other than one play. Big play from Kitts on the base hit to right field for her to gun her out at first base and keep the leadoff hitter off the bases.”
“… Both teams will be a good test for us on Saturday. We may get some other girls in the circle to get them some work. Should be good weather and we will go down and play two games against good competition.”
