Softball Recap: Smyrna Wins Going Away Against Cookeville

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

03/24/25 @ LaVergne	23
04/15/25 vs LaVergne	14
04/01/25 vs North Jackson	14
04/08/25 @ Lebanon	11
04/24/25 vs Cookeville	8

Smyrna never let their opponents score on Thursday. They were the clear victors by an 8-0 margin over the Cookeville Cavaliers. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won six contests by eight runs or more so far this season.

Adaeze Nwogbo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, earning two runs and two stolen bases.

In other batting news, Kylah Lowe was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Talia Paredes, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

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

Smyrna's victory bumped their record up to 14-5. As for Cookeville, they dropped their record down to 6-16 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Coming up, Smyrna will challenge Stewarts Creek at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Hawks will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cookeville, they will host Upperman at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.