Stanville, Ky. — Emalynn Kitts hit three home runs as Lawrence Co. beat Floyd Central 15-0 for their 8th consecutive 58th District softball title Tuesday at Betsy Layne High School.
58th District Champs
Aleaha Gillispie, Emalynn Kitts, Lexi Crum, Braylee Triplett, Ella Smith, Taylor Blevins, Addalyn Woods, Jada Patton
Baleigh Blackburn, Skyler Horn, Madison Nix, Kimber Stacy, Kyla Bragg, Millie Sammons, Addison Bowens, Leah Branham, Brinley Baisden, Anna Compton, Gracie Woods
Coaches Sam Sparks, Bobby Preece, James Jones, Harry Blevins, Stacy Jones, Bree Jones
In the title game Emalynn Kitts hit her 8th, 9th and 10th home runs of the year, drove in seven runs and scored three times. to lead the Bulldogs.
Jada Patton had two hits including her 10th home run of the year, drove in four runs and scored three times, Aleaha Gillispie doubled twice and drove in two runs, Lexi Crum had two hits, one RBI and one run scored, Addalyn Woods doubled and scored three runs, Brinley Baisden doubled and scored two runs, Ella Smith singled and scored a run, Baleigh Blackburn and Kyla Bragg scored a run.
Taylor Blevins with a 58th District rep and LC Superintendent Katie Webb.
58th District player of the year Taylor Blevins was the winning pitcher allowing two hits, walking one and striking out two. She also had two hits and one run batted in.
Lawrence Co. 16 Prestonsburg 1 ( Monday )
The Dawgs pounded out 14 hits including 3 home runs to beat the Blackcats in four innings to open up the 58th District tournament at Betsy Layne.
Taylor Blevins was the winning pitcher in the circle only allowing a solo home run, walking two and striking out four. At the plate she had two hits and one RBI.
Emalynn Kitts went 2-3 and hit her 7th homer of the year, also doubled, drove in four runs and scored three times
Addalyn Woods went 2-3 with a double and also hit her third homer of the year to walk it off, drove in two runs and scored twice, Brinley Baisden hit her 4th homer of the year, drove in three runs and scored once, Aleaha Gillispie went 3-3 with two doubles, one RBI and scored twice. Jada Patton singled and scored two runs, Gracie Woods doubled, drove in one and scored once, Ella Smith singled, had a run batted in and scored a run, Lexi Crum singled, scored two runs and had one RBI, Baleigh Blackburn and Skyler Horn scored a run each.
The 15th Region Softball Tournament will be held at Stonecrest Sports Complex in Prestonsburg and start on Memorial Day.
Monday, May 25
Belfry ( 17-12 ) vs Pikeville ( 16-15 )
Lawrence County ( 20-12 ) vs Paintsville ( 18-11 )
Johnson Central ( 20-16 ) vs Pike County Central ( 14-20 )
Shelby Valley ( 12-12 ) vs Floyd Central ( 19-12 )
Bulldog Head Coach Sam Sparks
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Really felt like our players were locked in all week for district play. Taylor was sharp in the circle and our bats were ready as well. Emalynn and Jada gave us really good power at bats and Addalyn Woods was great as a table setter and had power as well Kitts and Woods both got their 100th hit during the district.”
“… Can’t say enough about defensive effort by Lexie Crum and Ella Smith. Gillispie was solid at the plate and at first. Brinley Baisden had a fantastic tournament as well and Millie Sammons was super behind the plate. Gracie Woods was solid in the DP position as well.”
“… Our girls took care of business in the first round. Taylor did what she had to do in the circle and our hitters were locked in.”
“… Floyd Central is a very strong, well coached team that has won nearly 20 games. We will have to be very sharp in all areas to come out successful.”
