Softball Game Recap: Horn Lake Eagles vs. DeSoto Central Jaguars

By Team Reports Apr 8, 2024, 3:53pm

Softball Recap: Horn Lake Eagles vs. DeSoto Central Jaguars

Sadly, Horn Lake is still looking for their first win of the season after 12 matchups. Their rough 20-0 loss to the DeSoto Central Jaguars on Monday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Horn Lake of the 16-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.

For DeSoto Central's part, Lucy Gaffney looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gaffney has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, DeSoto Central got a massive performance out of Colby Young, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Londen Armstrong, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.

Horn Lake's loss dropped their record down to 0-12. As for DeSoto Central, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 15-8.

Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Hernando the next time they take the field. DeSoto Central will head out to face Hernando at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Horn Lake will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.

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