Softball Recap: Morristown-Hamblen East Sets Scoring Season-High Against Sevier County

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Morristown-Hamblen East). They blew past the Sevier County Smoky Bears 13-3 on Thursday. The win was nothing new for the Hurricanes as they're now sitting on four straight.

Ella Wampler was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two runs.

Jaycee Hamilton

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/03/25 vs Sevier County	4
04/01/25 vs Jefferson County	3
03/26/25 vs West Point	3
03/25/25 vs Lynn	2
03/21/25 vs Cosby	2

In other batting news, Jaycee Hamilton and Harmony Sullivan did most of the damage at the plate: Hamilton went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles, while Sullivan scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Those four RBI gave Hamilton a new career-high. Ava Combs also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.

Morristown-Hamblen East kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Morristown-Hamblen East pushed their record up to 6-5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Sevier County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Morristown-Hamblen East will face off against David Crockett at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers' pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Hurricanes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Sevier County, they will square off against Morristown-Hamblen West at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.