Softball Recap: Woodford County Takes a Loss

Yellowjackets

Previous 5 Games

05/06/25 vs Great Crossing	1-10
04/30/25 vs Rowan County	5-4
04/24/25 @ East Jessamine	5-2
04/23/25 vs Henry Clay	7-1
04/18/25 vs Scott County	0-6

Woodford County dropped their record down to 13-10-1 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They lost 10-1 to Great Crossing. The Yellowjackets were not able to make up for their defeat to Great Crossing from their previous meeting back in May of 2023.

Woodford County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addie Bryant, who went 1-for-3 with one run.

As for Great Crossing, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-8. Considering they have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

On Great Crossing's side, Brenna Parker made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Parker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.

In other batting news, Ellie Hoover and Ashtyn Holbrook did most of the damage at the plate: Hoover went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Holbrook went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI Holbrook has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Green, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Looking ahead, Woodford County will head out on the road to face off against Lexington Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Yellowjackets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Great Crossing, they will welcome Franklin County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.