Scott came out on top against Cocke County on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run third inning. The Skyhawks took their match against the Fighting Cocks 8-4.
Ava Sampson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Sampson was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amelia Smith, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Haven Tomblin, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Scott's victory bumped their record up to 14-9. As for Cocke County, their loss ended a 24-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 23-4-1.
Coincidentally, Scott and Cocke County will both be playing Fulton the next time they take the field. The Skyhawks will head out to face the Falcons at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Fighting Cocks will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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