April 30, 2018
Players, community honor Shapaka family
Ciana pitches second straight perfect game as LC blasts Floyd Central
Louisa, Ky. — Playing with heavy hearts as one of their own lost her father early in the week, the Lawrence Co. Lady Bulldogs (14-5) pushed through with a 15-0 mercy shortened 58th District victory Thursday night over Floyd Central (5-10).
Lawrence Co. ace pitcher Ciana Bowen threw her second consecutive perfect game and finished with nine strikeouts.
The Lady Bulldog offense was led by Mackenzie Methax who had three hits including a Home Run.
Ciana Bowen, Kassidy Cavins and Amber Triplett tallied two hits each. Abby Fletcher, Brittany Shapaka, Ashley Hayes and Halli Caudill had one hit each.
Lawrence Co. 18 Betsy Layne 0 (Friday)
On Friday the Lady Dawgs traveled to Stanville and once again Ciana Bowen was magnificent in the circle this time throwing a no hitter with seven strikeouts.
Emily Burke paced the Lawrence Co. attack with two hits including her first Home Run, Halli Caudill also had two hits.
Ciana Bowen, Mackenzie Methax, Amber Triplett, Kassidy Cavins and Ashley Hayes had one knock apiece.
The Lady Dawgs will return to action on Monday with a home game vs Prestonsburg and then travel to Floyd Central on Tuesday.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Kenny Horn
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Thursday night was a very tough night for Lawrence County Softball. We lost a great man with the death of Kenny Shapaka early in the week. It was encouraging to see His daughter Brittany play to honor her dad. The Shapaka family has been a part of the LC softball program for many years. Kenny was always such a vital part of the softball family. He will be greatly missed. It was nice to be able to honor Kenny before the game. Each player handed Melissa a rose and a prayer for the family was awesome. The girls broke down the team huddle by saying “Kenny”. We will also honor Kenny’s life with a sticker that will be placed on every player’s helmet. We love the Shapaka family and we look forward to being there for them. May “God” bless them.”
