Softball Recap: Trinity Christian Has No Trouble Against Lockney

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Floydada, Trinity Christian was happy to have turned things around on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lockney Longhorns a 20-0 shutout. That looming 20-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.

Corey Fortner

Base on Balls Against

03/03/25 vs Lockney	0
02/25/25 @ Floydada	2
02/13/25 vs Olton	2
02/11/25 vs Levelland	2

Emily Karr and Corey Fortner were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Karr tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Fortner tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. At the plate, Karr scored three runs while going 3-for-3, while Fortner scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Karr also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season.

In other batting news, Allie Everett was a standout: she fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those home runs marked the first that she launched this season. Another player making a difference was Bri Byers, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-3.

Trinity Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .800. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lockney only posted an OBP of .182.

The victory got Trinity Christian back to even at 3-3. As for Lockney, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-8.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Trinity Christian will host Ralls at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Lockney, they will welcome Morton at 5:00 p.m. on March 11th.