Johnson Central pitcher Emily Adkins struck out 13 batters and allowed only two hits as the Lady Eagles advanced to the championship game with a 10-0 victory over Martin County in the semifinals played at Magoffin County High School on Memorial Day.
Kendal Hall had four hits for the Lady Eagles, now 29-6. She had three doubles and one single while driving in four runs. Clara Blair and Abigail Williams each belted a home run. Blair also doubled and knocked in two runs. Madelyn Vaughn doubled, singled, and scored twice.
Brittany Thompson had both hits for the Lady Cardinals. Brynnalyn Smith reached on a walk.
Kayleigh Osendott was the losing pitcher for Martin County, which saw its season end at 17-19.
At Salyersville
(Semifinals)
Pitching:
WP – Emily Adkins
LP – Kayleigh Osendott
Hitting: Brittany Thompson 2-1b, Martin County; Kendal Hall 3-2b, 1b, 4 RBI; Clara Blair solo-HR, 2b, 2 RBI; Abigail Williams solo-HR; Madelyn Vaughn 2b, 1b, 2r, Johnson Central.
Paintsville…….8
Magoffin Co….5
Paintsville punched its ticket to the championship game with an 8-5 victory over host Magoffin County in the semifinal matchup played in Salyersville on Memorial Day.
The Lady Tigers, now 16-18, will face the Lady Eagles at 6 p.m. tonight in the championship game.
Katie Howard belted a home run for the Lady Hornets, who season ended at 14-13. She knocked in two runs. Presley Smith had three singles, scored a pair of runs and added an RBI. Emilee Bailey collected two hits and drove in one run.
Jaden Williams was the losing pitcher.