Softball Recap: Cherokee Gets the Win

Cherokee's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Covenant Christian Eagles. The high-scoring effort was just what the Indians needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.

Libby Collum

Earned Runs

04/14/25 @ Covenant Christian	1
04/12/25 @ Colbert Heights	1
04/12/25 vs Shoals Christian	1

Libby Collum made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, Cherokee let Tatum Lockett and Layla Gorman run wild. Lockett went 1-for-3 with four RBI and one run, while Gorman scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.

Cherokee's win bumped their record up to 13-17. As for Covenant Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cherokee will challenge Phil Campbell at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in the Indians' favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while the Bobcats have been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road. As for Covenant Christian, they will square off against Belgreen at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight.