Softball Recap: Starkville Comes Up Short

Starkville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 13-8 to the Northeast Lauderdale Trojans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-6 back in March.

Sadie Foote was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Leigh Parker Morgan, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Starkville's defeat dropped their record down to 7-17. As for Northeast Lauderdale, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season.

Starkville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Northeast Lauderdale, they will host Clarkdale at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.