Softball Game Preview: Letcher County Central Cougars / Lady Cougars vs. East Carter Raiders

The Letcher County Central Cougars / Lady Cougars will be taking part in a tournament against the East Carter Raiders at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. Letcher County Central has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Letcher County Central came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 13-6 to Independence. The Cougars / Lady Cougars' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.

Kaily Bentley was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season.

Meanwhile, it may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but East Carter ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Parkersburg South 7-6.

Letcher County Central's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for East Carter, their victory bumped their record up to 11-2.