Softball Recap: Hueytown Gets the Win

Hueytown lost to Hillcrest back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Hueytown Golden Gophers came out on top against the Hillcrest Patriots by a score of 8-5.

Bryanna Kemp

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/20/25 vs Hillcrest	5
03/07/25 vs Bibb County	4
03/04/25 @ Oak Grove	3
02/14/25 vs Oak Grove	3
02/18/25 vs Oak Mountain	2

Bryanna Kemp made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). What's more, she gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in February. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.

Kemp wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kelsey Johnson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Madison Smith also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Hueytown's win bumped their record up to 14-9. As for Hillcrest, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8-1.

Hueytown will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Corner at 5:00 p.m. on April 1st. As for Hillcrest, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Sipsey Valley at 4:30 p.m.