Softball Recap: Greene County Find Success

By Team Reports Mar 1, 2025, 11:55am

Softball Recap: Greene County Wildcats vs. East Central Hornets

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Previous 3 Games

03/01/25 - Away6-4 W
02/23/24 - Home7-9 L
04/01/23 - Away2-7 L

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Ocean Springs, Greene County was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the East Central Hornets 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since April 20, 2024.

Addie Tungett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits. What's more, she gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024.

On the hitting side, Zamiah Knight was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Shanna Johnson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.

The victory snapped Greene County's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for East Central, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-4.

Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Wildcats take on the Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for East Central, they will face off against Laurel at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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