Softball Recap: Mcnairy Central Wins Going Away Against Jackson South Side

McNairy Central had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Jackson South Side on Tuesday. The Bobcats put the hurt on the Hawks with a sharp 12-2 win. The Bobcats have beaten the Hawks the last six times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Hawks has come to flipping the script.

Chanley Steele made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two).

Bailee Shelton

Runs

04/01/25 vs Jackson South Side	2
03/20/25 @ Hardin County	1
03/17/25 vs Kossuth	3

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bailee Shelton, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted over her last three contests. Carlee Shelton was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.

McNairy Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .375 or higher in four consecutive matchups.

McNairy Central's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Jackson South Side, they are on an 18-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Looking ahead, McNairy Central will be playing at home against Chester County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.5 runs per game on average), something the Bobcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Jackson South Side, they and Jackson North Side will meet in a classic North v. South matchup at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13 runs per game on average), something the Hawks will no doubt try to take advantage of.