The Covington Chargers will head out to square off against the Bartlett Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Covington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Covington took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Ripley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Chargers skirted past the Tigers 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Chargers have posted since April 20, 2024.
Bella Crook
| 04/11/25 vs Ripley | 6 |
| 03/12/25 vs Obion County | 4 |
| 03/06/25 vs Bartlett | 4 |
| 04/07/25 @ Tipton-Rosemark Academy | 1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Brighton | 1 |
Bella Crook made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Those six strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lyv Cromwell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Abbi Lanley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Bartlett was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of Briarcrest Christian.
Morgan Bonds was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Josephine Till also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Covington's record now sits at 7-5. As for Bartlett, their loss dropped their record down to 2-19.
Everything went Covington's way against Bartlett when the teams last played back in March, as Covington made off with a 19-5 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Chargers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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