
Panthers
04/23/25 @ Oak Ridge | 1-0 |
04/21/25 @ Union County | 7-6 |
04/16/25 @ Maryville | 4-2 |
04/15/25 @ Webb | 16-0 |
04/12/25 @ Alcoa | 3-2 |
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Powell had won seven straight on the road, but on Wednesday they bumped their record up to 16-7 to make it eight. They never let the Oak Ridge Wildcats get on the board and left with a 1-0 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 18-0 back in March.
Not much got past Langston Coggins, who gave up just six hits to keep Oak Ridge off the board.
At the plate, Powell saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaylan Heatherly, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. That's the most hits Heatherly has posted over her last eight matches.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Powell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
As for Oak Ridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 14 of their last 16 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
On Oak Ridge's side, Emmerson Bradshaw spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on 11 hits.
Looking ahead, Powell will head out on the road to face off against Hardin Valley Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers are facing the Hawks at the right time seeing as the Hawks are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Oak Ridge, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Campbell County at 6:00 p.m.
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