Softball Recap: Mt. Zion Takes a Loss

Mt. Zion had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 8-7 to make it four. They lost 21-6 to the Jonesboro Cardinals. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cardinals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-3 back in August.

Sanai Grace

Stolen Base

09/24/25 @ Jonesboro	5
09/23/25 @ Riverdale	5
09/18/25 vs Stephenson	3

Mt. Zion got a massive performance out of Sanai Grace, who got on base in both of her plate appearances with five stolen bases and two runs. Grace has been hot recently, having posted three or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Shania Leija, who earned one run and three stolen bases.

As for Jonesboro, the win got them back to even at 9-9. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won nine games by seven runs or more so far this season.

On Jonesboro's side, Zorah Jenkins made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs but no hits. That's the most strikeouts Jenkins has posted over her last five matchups. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.

In other batting news, Jonesboro got a massive performance out of Makayla Lamar, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those five RBI gave Lamar a new career-high. Brianna Mason was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI.

Coming up, Mt. Zion will head out to challenge Luella at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Jonesboro, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Mundy's Mill at 5:30 p.m.