Softball Recap: Anna-Jonesboro Wins Going Away Against Frankfort

Wildcats

Margin (Wins)

03/24/25 @ Meridian	22
03/26/25 @ Scott City	21
03/17/25 vs Egyptian	20
03/25/25 @ Vienna	19
04/14/25 @ DuQuoin	16

Frankfort typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Anna-Jonesboro proved too difficult a challenge. They blew past the Redbirds 9-2. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won 17 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Ruby Yates spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 16 consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Ariana Turner was incredible, firing off two home runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Kansas Craig was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Anna-Jonesboro 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 11 hits in six consecutive matches.

Anna-Jonesboro's victory bumped their record up to 19-3. As for Frankfort, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-6.

Looking ahead, Anna-Jonesboro will challenge Benton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rangers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.81 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Frankfort, they will welcome Carmi-White County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.