Softball Recap: Leon Starts off Right with Win over Jefferson County

Leon took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Jefferson County Tigers a 20-0 shutout.

Kamryn Smith and Taylor Winfield were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Smith tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Winfield tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Smith went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one stolen base, while Winfield scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lamonika Sims, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Kierstyn Fuller, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

Lions

Batting Average

02/18/25 vs Jefferson County	66.7%
04/29/24 vs Chiles	13.3%
04/25/24 vs Chiles	11.1%
04/23/24 @ Blountstown	34.6%
04/18/24 @ Rickards	42.3%
+ 14 more games

Leon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .667. The last time their batting average was this high was back in February of 2024.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Leon will square off against Taylor County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Jefferson County, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers duke it out with the Jaguars at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.