Jaguars
| 03/21/25 vs Breathitt County | 7 |
| 03/20/25 @ Pike County Central | 9 |
| 03/18/25 @ Paintsville | 10 |
| 03/17/25 @ Lawrence County | 0 |
Floyd Central is 0-4 against Pikeville since March of 2018 but things could change on Monday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Floyd Central Jaguars duke it out with Pikeville Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Floyd Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Floyd Central took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Breathitt County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Floyd Central had just enough and edged out Breathitt County 7-6 on Friday. The win was familiar territory for the Jaguars, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Whitley Hall was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mia Queen-Gilliam, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That double marked the first that she hit this season. Delilah Rodriguez was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Floyd Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Pikeville came into Saturday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Nitro by a score of 8-3 on Saturday.
Floyd Central's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 15.8 runs this season. As for Pikeville, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Floyd Central couldn't quite get it done against Pikeville in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 10-6. Will Floyd Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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