Softball Recap: Sipsey Valley Bears vs. Prattville Christian Academy Panthers
Sipsey Valley and Prattville Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Sipsey Valley had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Prattville Christian Academy Panthers by a score of 9-7.
Kensley Jolly and Keeley Kernop stepped up to the plate in a big way. Jolly scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Kernop scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
On Prattville Christian Academy's side, Alivia Messick spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. Messick has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Payson Hanson, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Saniyah Weaver, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Sipsey Valley dropped their record down to 20-27-2 with that loss, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Prattville Christian Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 26-6-1.
As of now, neither Sipsey Valley nor Prattville Christian Academy have any future games scheduled.
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