Pikeville, Ky. — Lawrence Co. ( 17-17 ) scored ten runs in the bottom of the first inning and went on to win 15-0 in four innings over South Floyd ( 8-15 ) in the first round of the 15th Region softball tourney at Pike Co. Central on Monday afternoon.
Natalie Rice and Keyarah Bowen both had singles and two RBIs apiece, Amber Triplett had an RBI and scored twice, Chelsey Fields had a hit and RBI, Lillian Kinser had a single, Kassidy Cavins scored twice, Ciana Bowen and Brittany Shapaka scored once apiece, Emily Burke scored once, Abby Fletcher RBI and scored once, Haleigh Peck RBI and scored twice.
Mackenzie Methex allowed only two hits and struck out three to pick up the win. Methex also drove in two runs to help out her own cause.
The Lady Dawgs added one in the second, three in the third and scored one in the fourth to end the game.
For South Floyd that was the last game for athletics in school history. They will consolidate with Allen Central to form Floyd Central in the fall.
Lawrence Co. will play Johnson Central tonight at 6:00 pm. The Golden Eagles beat East Ridge 2-1 in yesterday’s first game.
JC won the only meeting for JC vs LC this year 14-0 on April 15th.
Lady Dawgs Head Coach Kenny Horn
COACH’S COMMENTS
” It’s always good to get the first round win in the region. We need to stay focused and be ready for the next one vs Johnson Central.”
