South-Doyle was the 12-8 winner over Lenoir City when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Cherokees fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 4-3 on Thursday.
South-Doyle saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Natalie Smithers, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Emma Hogan also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
South-Doyle's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-5. As for Lenoir City, their record is now 8-5.
Coming up, South-Doyle will face off against Heritage at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lenoir City, they are taking a road trip to challenge Hardin Valley Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Hawks will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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