Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Cooper

Jaguars

Previous 3 Games

04/11/25 vs Webster County	6-2
04/11/25 vs Lincoln County	11-4
04/02/25 vs Conner	20-10

Cooper had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Webster County Trojans.

Lily Spraker tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Those hits were her first of the season.

On the hitting side, Sadie James and Taylor Nevels did most of the damage at the plate: James went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Nevels scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Nevels has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ainsley Scroggie, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.

Cooper hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least two batters in three consecutive matches.

Cooper's win bumped their record up to 4-11. As for Webster County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cooper will face off against Boone County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Webster County, they will challenge Tates Creek at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Commodores have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.