Softball Recap: Elliott County Sets Scoring Season-High Against Morgan County

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Elliott County). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Morgan County Cougars an 18-0 shutout on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won six in a row.

Claire Whitley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Kam Sturgill was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kinley Offill, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Elliott County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Morgan County only posted an OBP of .294.

Elliott County picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 3-7. As for Morgan County, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-7.

Looking ahead, Elliott County will face off against Cross Lanes Christian at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Elliott County's pitchers better be ready for this one: Cross Lanes Christian has averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Morgan County, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Morgan County Cougars face off against Jackson City Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Jackson City has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18 runs per game on average), something Morgan County will no doubt try to take advantage of.