The 12-u girls after their win in district. (photo courtesy BleckleyProgress.com contributor.)
After playing in invitationals the past two weeks, games that counted began. The 10 and 12-u softball teams began subdistrict and district play.
Reagan Wimberly scoops the ball at first place.
In Claxton: The 12-u girls got their first win of the season, 12-6 over Wheeler County to begin district. They play Saturday at 1 pm. Meanwhile in Hawkinsville, the10-u girls received an opening round bye in subdistrict.
Clara Rickerson sets to throw from short.
They opened against Treutlen County. Bleckley gave up four runs in the first inning. Treutlen would build an 11-3 lead and go on to win 13-5. Natalia Jackson, Trinity Glover and Clara Rickerson were 2 for 2. Laney Peacock was 1 for 2 with 1 RBI. Lexi McHolan went 1 for 2.
Trinity Glover had two good games at the plate.
Facing elimination against Johnson County, BC jumped out to a 3-0 lead. Back to back doubles by Jackson and Glover were part of a four-run third. They would go on to win 11-1. Glover finished 3 for 3 with 2 RBI. McHolan waas 3 for 3 with a double. Rickerson was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI. Jasmine Smith was 2 for 3.
Kourtney Whitehead fielded the game's final out versus Johnson County.
Bleckley plays Hawkinsville at 11:15 am Saturday in Hawkinsville. A win and they'll face the loser of Dodge and Treutlen for a berth in district.
