Softball Game Preview: Bledsoe County Warriors vs. Rhea County Golden Eagles

The Bledsoe County Warriors will challenge the Rhea County Golden Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Rhea County took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Bledsoe County, who comes in off a win.

Rhea County will be up against a hot Bledsoe County squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. The Warriors' pitcher stepped up to hand Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences an 11-0 shutout on Thursday. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by six runs or more this season.

Josie Potter

Base on Balls Against

04/03/25 vs Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences	1
04/01/25 vs Sequatchie County	0
03/27/25 @ Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences	2
03/25/25 vs Chattanooga Christian	1
03/18/25 @ Whitwell	2

Josie Potter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Bledsoe County let Macy Holland and Olivia Hooks run wild. Holland scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Hooks scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. That's the most runs Holland has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cameran Tollett, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two RBI.

Bledsoe County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .579. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Rhea County lost 10-2 to Whitwell on Thursday. The Golden Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Brook Tallent made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.

Bledsoe County's win bumped their record up to 6-3-1. As for Rhea County, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.

Bledsoe County came up short against Rhea County in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 8-5. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.