Softball Recap: Johnson Central triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Mayson Delong

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 12:14am

Softball Recap: Johnson Central Golden Eagles vs. Paintsville Tigers

Johnson Central can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They never let the Paintsville Tigers onto the board and left with a 12-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for Johnson Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

The team relied heavily on Mayson Delong, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Shelby Arnett, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

The win made it two in a row for Johnson Central and bumps their season record up to 14-11. As for Paintsville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-12.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Johnson Central will square off against Breathitt County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Paintsville, they will head out on the road to challenge Wolfe County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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