Softball Recap: Goreville Triumphs

Goreville got themselves on the board against Meridian on Friday, but Meridian never followed suit. They didn't even let the Bobcats on the board, marking their second-straight 20-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Blackcats in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now won five in a row.

Lydia Kwiatkowski made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

Allison Chamness

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/21/25 vs Meridian	4
04/17/24 vs Carrier Mills-Stonefort	2
05/15/24 vs Egyptian	1
03/21/24 @ Meridian	1
03/13/24 @ Egyptian	1

In other batting news, Allison Chamness was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Addyson (Addy) Underwood was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Goreville's record is now 2-0. As for Meridian, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Coming up, Goreville will face off against McCracken County at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Meridian, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Meridian Bobcats challenge Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Anna-Jonesboro will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Meridian surely won't give up without a fight.