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Valley rolls to 2nd straight sectional
LUCASVILLE — Once again, Emilie Johnson pitched the Valley Indians into a Southeast District softball semifinal. That’s because the senior right-hander Johnson, on Wednesday against the visiting Waterford Wildcats, struck out 11 and allowed only one run on five hits —as Valley vanquished the Wildcats 11-1 to capture its third sectional title in four years.
Softball Recap: Ironton has no trouble against Meigs
Ironton stacked a 13th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 13-5 margin over the Meigs Marauders. The win made it back-to-back victories for Ironton. Ironton got a massive performance out of Graycie Brammer, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three...
Adena softball fights to bitter end in Division III district semi loss to Dawson-Bryant
CHILLICOTHE — In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Adena softball team was brewing up a potential comeback against Dawson-Bryant. Over the previous four innings, the Warriors built themselves a four-run rally and trailed the Hornets by one run with two outs in the final frame. Bit by bit, the Warriors had inched back to within striking distance. Kiera Williams, the potential tying run, waited at third as Marly Halcomb approached the plate. All Adena needed was one more hit.
Wheelersburg defense stifles Chillicothe Huntington
Wheelersburg’s defense throttled Chillicothe Huntington, resulting in a 17-0 shutout for an Ohio high school softball victory at Chillicothe Huntington High on May 13. In recent action on May 9, Chillicothe Huntington faced off against Crooksville and Wheelersburg took on South Webster on April 29 at South Webster High School.
Collins honored on Senior Night
Last Thursday, the Paintsville Lady Tigers picked up a 5-1 on Senior Night over the Fairview Lady Eagles in softball action in Paintsville. With neither team allowing anything over the first two and 1/2 innings, Paintsville got on the board first in the bottom of the third. After A dropped...
Baseball Game Preview: Ironton Plays at Home
After four games on the road, Ironton is heading back home. They will take on the Russell Red Devils at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Ironton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Russell's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Ironton can now...
Baseball Recap: Greenup County picks up fourth straight win at home
Greenup County waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Fairview Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Greenup County also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2016.
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