Lady Trojans compete in regionals
The Charles Henderson Trojans traveled to Gulf Shores on Wednesday and split their games in the Class 5A South Regional Softball Tournament, with a win over Elberta and loss to Satsuma.
In the first round, Charles Henderson blasted Elberta 13-4, dominating the game from start to finish and never trailing. McKenzie Cain’s bat was on fire as she went 3-for-5 at the plate with a home run, a triple, two RBIs and two runs. Madison Allen also went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBIs and three runs. Dakota Berry scored three runs and Jada Jones scored two runs in the win.
Hannah Sparrow pitched four innings and struck out four batters, while giving up four hits and one earned run. Stella Gilbreath fanned four batters and gave up three hits and two runs in three innings in the circle.
In the second round, Charles Henderson fell 5-1 to Satsuma. Cain, Jones and Olivia Kirkpatrick each earned one hit, while Allen scored the lone run. Molly Garrett pitched three and 1/3 innings and struck out three batters along with giving up four hits and four earned runs. Sparrow pitched three and 2/3 innings and gave up two hits and one earned run.
Charles Henderson will play in an elimination game tomorrow at 10:45 a.m. with hopes of continuing on in the double elimination tournament.