Softball Recap: Calloway County Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 7, 2026, 8:19pm

Softball Recap: Calloway County Lakers vs. Paducah Tilghman Blue Tornado

Lakers

Previous 5 Games

05/07/26 vs Paducah Tilghman4-6
05/01/26 vs Todd County Central3-2
04/23/26 vs Hickman County3-2
04/21/26 vs Murray12-3
04/20/26 @ Graves County0-10

Calloway County made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Paducah Tilghman, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Lakers fell just short of the Blue Tornado by a score of 6-4 on Thursday. The Lakers' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Hailee Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, Emerson Herndon made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

Calloway County's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Paducah Tilghman, they now have a winning record of 15-14.

Calloway County has already played their next game (against Hopkins County Central), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Paducah Tilghman, they will welcome Crittenden County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

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