The Wilson Central Wildcats will take on the Smyrna Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Wilson Central didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against Beech by a score of 9-6 on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Buccaneers: they've now won three in a row.
Sophie Lannom
| 03/21/25 vs Beech | 3 |
| 03/19/25 @ Lebanon | 2 |
| 03/10/25 vs Goodpasture Christian | 2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Ravenwood | 1 |
| 03/12/25 @ Mount Juliet | 1 |
Sophie Lannom was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ava Perry, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Lannom wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Wilson Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. Wilson Central is a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Smyrna put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let LaVergne get on the board and left with a 23-0 victory. With that win, the Bulldogs brought their scoring average up to 8.6 runs per game.
Kylah Lowe made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Lowe was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. She also put up a run, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Smyrna let Sara Quintal and Talia Paredes run wild. Quintal scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Paredes went a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Paredes also snagged a stolen base, marking her first of the season. Elizabeth Librero was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Smyrna's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Wilson Central, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Wilson Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Smyrna struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wilson Central suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Smyrna when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Wilson Central 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.
