Softball Recap: Lexington Find Success

Lexington's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Independence Eagles by a score of 10-5. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their one-run performance the contest before.

Ashlynn Utley spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.

Devin Brown

Stolen Base (Career)

03/28/25 @ Independence	2
03/24/25 @ Crockett County	1
03/22/25 @ University School of Jackson	1
03/20/25 vs Henry County	1
03/12/25 @ Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central	1

At the plate, Devin Brown was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kk Simko, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Lexington hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in nine consecutive games.

Lexington's win bumped their record up to 13-6-1. As for Independence, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-6.

Coming up, Lexington will face off against Bedford North Lawrence at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Independence, they will square off against Central Hardin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.