Softball Recap: Jasper Comes Up Short

Jasper extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping their season record down to 18-14 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Calera Eagles. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2019.

America Montgomery made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Lexi Kilgore, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

As for Calera, they pushed their record up to 8-18 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games.

On Calera's side, Isabelle Overton was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jasper will square off against Thompson at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Calera, they will take on Pelham at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.