Softball Recap: Coalfield Triumphs

Yellow Jackets

Previous 5 Games

03/26/26 @ Jellico	21-0
03/24/26 @ Wartburg Central	2-11
03/20/26 vs Gordonsville	0-12
03/18/26 vs Meigs County	2-5
05/14/25 @ Oakdale	0-4

After low-scoring totals in their previous three game, Coalfield brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Jellico Blue Devils a 21-0 shutout on Thursday. With that victory, the Yellow Jackets brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.

Addy Carson was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season.

In other batting news, Coalfield got a massive performance out of Madison Jackson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most hits Jackson has posted since back in April of 2025. Brinlee Flippen was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one double.

Coalfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .629. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Coalfield's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Jellico, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.

Looking ahead, Coalfield will challenge Oneida at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Jellico, they will head out on the road to square off against Scott at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Highlanders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.6 runs per game on average), something the Blue Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of.