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WALKER VALLEY'S Karly Blackwell (6) beats a throw to the plate to score in the bottom of the first inning Wednesday as the third-ranked Feisty Fillies downed county-rival Bradley Central 7-1, at Larry Haney Field.
FEISTY FILLY Addison Woodall rips a RBI-double to right center in the bottom of the fourth inning of Wednesday's 7-1 victory over county-rival Bradley Central, at Larry Haney Field.
Walker Valley took advantage of an almost perfect afternoon for softball Wednesday to pick up another win in a non-district matchup against county-rival Bradley Central on "Family Night,"" at Larry Haney Field.
The Feisty Fillies (12-1) got doubles from Madison Thomas and Addison Woodall as Ryann Presswood tossed four strong innings in the 7-1 victory over the Bearettes (4-6). The junior right-hander struck out the side in the top of the third.
“I thought our defense played really well. I thought our pitchers pitched great. I would have loved to have seen us adjust a little sooner to their pitching,' said veteran Walker Valley wrangler Lauren Limburg, who was coaching against a former Lady Mustang in Hallie (Davis) Geren's crew.
“But, a win is a win and I'm really proud of our girls for coming out and continuing to fight through the entire game.”
“We've got a district game Tuesday. We're going to take a day or two off this weekend and rest our bodies, so that will be good. We're excited to get back out and compete Tuesday,” Coach Limberg said of the first regular season matchup with rival Cleveland (7-5). Both teams are 1-0 in District 5-4A play.
The Herd will also host Boyd Buchanan Thursday before heading to the Eastman Tournament, in Kingsport on the weekend.
Bradley (4-6) will host East Hamilton in another district matchup Tuesday. The Bearettes will also welcome Soddy-Daisy Wednesday before a rematch with Walker Valley Friday, April 5.
FEISTY FILLIES 7
BEARETTES 1
Walker Valley was held off balance at the plate for the better part of the afternoon as the combination of Bradley hurlers Madison Long, Kaylee Callahan and Kaitlyn Bailey combined to limit the hosts to seven hits on the day.
The Bearettes matched the Walker Valley hit total with seven safeties, but could only get one to complete the circuit.
“We did a few little things that kind of cost us. Pitching was a little bit off. That's always bad whenever they get those walks on and we couldn't capitalize,” said Bearettes assistant coach Dani Sowder, who is filling in for head coach Geren, who is still on maternity leave.
“Walker Valley has a great defense, they have great hitters. I'm just glad we were able to hold the where we did. Now we know what we need to improve on for next time.”
Pitching changes came early for the Bearettes as three walks and a hit batter led to three first inning runs for the Herd.
Walker Valley tacked on a 4-spot in the bottom of the fifth as Alyssa Davenport, Addison Woodall, Presswood and Madison Thomas all reached base. Woodall and Presswood both picked up RBIs on hits, while Karly Blackwell and Amy Benson were credited with runs batted in after being hit by pitches.
Sophomore Haley Davis stepped in for Presswood in the top of the fifth inning and struck out three around a Bradley single.
The Bearettes made some noise in the upper half of the sixth as Lynlee Hodge, Ma'Ryah Greenwood, Tori Cagle and Karly Farkas all singled to cut the score to 7-1. Farkas picked up the RBI with a bases-loaded knock to center field.
“In the top of the sixth we did end up coming around and got some hits and kind of put some pressure on,” Farkas said. “I'm proud of the fight. I'm proud of not giving up. We're excited for next time.”
Presswood sat down six Bearettes with Ks, while Davis booked three strikeouts. The duo gave up no walks in seven innings of work.
“I would have loved for us to have gotten some key hits with runners in scoring position. But, like I said, I'm really proud of the girls. They continued to fight, they never gave up, they never lost focus. They did what they had to do to win the ballgame and I'm really proud of them for that. They are a joy to coach,” said Coach Limburg.
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