Softball Recap: Sequoyah Sets Scoring Season-High Against Mcminn County

Chiefs

Team Score (Highest)

04/29/25 vs McMinn County	14
03/17/25 @ Eagleton College & Career Academy	12
04/28/25 vs McMinn Central	11
03/20/25 @ Loudon	11
03/10/25 @ Rhea County	11

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sequoyah). They blew past the McMinn County Cherokees 14-4 on Tuesday. The win was familiar territory for the Chiefs, who have now won four contests in a row.

Kaliegh Atchley made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

In other pitching news, Kaisen Cansler looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Sequoyah got a massive performance out of Megan Ladd, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave Ladd a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Shae Alhstrom, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run.

Sequoyah always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Sequoyah's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for McMinn County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season.

Sequoyah does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for McMinn County, they will head out to take on Walker Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cherokees' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.