Softball Recap: Leon Lions vs. Blountstown Tigers
If Leon was feeling good off their 11-4 takedown of Wakulla Christian School last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Leon Lions took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blountstown Tigers on Tuesday. Leon was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Blountstown apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Kierstyn Fuller was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordae' Nance, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Blountstown's side, they got a big performance out of Jalynn Copeland, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Marley Barfield, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Leon's defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Blountstown, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leon will take on North Florida Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Leon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Blountstown, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against St. John Paul II at 5:00 p.m. St. John Paul II is coming into the matchup with four straight victories on the road, so Blountstown will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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