From BleckleyProgress.com
This time it counts: Subdistrict and district tournaments begin.
By Dave Whitaker
Jun 19, 2015, 23:55
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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