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| 04/01/25 - Away | 8-6 W |
| 03/11/25 - Home | 2-12 L |
| 04/20/24 - Neutral | 10-0 W |
| 04/20/24 - Neutral | 14-3 W |
| 04/20/24 - Away | 5-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Cherokee ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Shoals Christian Flame 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted since February 25th.
Libby Collum made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over eight innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in February.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Layla Gorman, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Gracie Waldrep, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Cherokee's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-14. As for Shoals Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cherokee will head out to square off against Athens Bible at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Shoals Christian, they are taking a road trip to take on Covenant Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Flame will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: the Eagles will have lost four straight heading into Thursday's contest.
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