Softball Recap: Jo Byrns Find Success

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Rossview, Jo Byrns was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Portland Panthers by a score of 13-9. The victory continues a trend for the Red Devils in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won four in a row.

Lauren Vaughan

Batters Struck Out

03/27/26 @ Portland	8
03/23/26 vs Westmoreland	7
03/12/26 vs Goodpasture Christian	5
03/10/26 vs Greenbrier	8
03/09/26 @ White House-Heritage	13
03/05/26 vs Cheatham County Central	12

Lauren Vaughan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off 11 hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.

In other batting news, Hadlee Blocker was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Adelyn Finley, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.

Jo Byrns hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Jo Byrns picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 3-7. As for Portland, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jo Byrns will host Todd County Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Red Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rebels have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season. As for Portland, they will be playing at home against Franklin-Simpson at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.