Softball Recap: Lincoln County Has No Trouble Against Academy of Richmond County

Red Devils

Margin

09/10/25 vs Academy of Richmond County	15
08/21/25 @ Hephzibah	14
08/19/25 vs Putnam County	12
08/26/25 vs Thomson	8
08/25/25 @ Lakeside	1

Lincoln County's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the Academy of Richmond County Musketeers. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for the Red Devils this season.

Emily Minyard was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Destiny Turner was a standout: she went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Kylah Turner, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.

Lincoln County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Academy of Richmond County only posted an OBP of .100.

Lincoln County's record is now 5-8. As for Academy of Richmond County, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincoln County will host Towns County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Academy of Richmond County, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Cross Creek at 6:00 p.m. The Razorbacks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.5 runs per game on average), something the Musketeers will no doubt try to take advantage of.