LONDON — North Laurel pitcher Emma Carl, limited Clay County to one hit during her complete game shutout effort that saw her finish with 10 Ks during the Lady Jaguars’ 8-0 win.
Bella Sizemore and Katie Sams delivered two hits, two RBI, and one run scored apiece while Saige McClure continued her red-hot hitting at the plate with two hits, one RBI, and a run scored. Ellie Adams had two hits, and an RBI while Carl finishes with an RBI, run scored and a triple. Katie Keen scored twice and drove in a run while Bella Finley had a hit, and Morgan Edwards scored once for North Laurel (12-3, 1-0).
“First goal of every year is to win our district games during the regular season,” North Laurel coach Chris Edwards said. “We were successful tonight and now we focus on the next one next week against Jackson County.
“Tonight we got a great effort from Emma on the mound,” he added. “She threw a one-hitter and was in control. Defense was on point, too. We caught everything we should have also. Really good game for our girls tonight.
“Offensively, I think we had 12 hits,” he added. “Multiple hits from Katie Sams, Saige McClure, Bella Sizemore, and Ellie Adams. Several others had hits too. Clay County is very good their record doesn’t demonstrate just how good they are. They are going to be a tough out when post season rolls around. Coach Rice has a young, talented squad, and he has them headed in the right direction. Madison Southern tomorrow and South at home Thursday before a road trip to Frankfort this weekend for two tough games in the Capital City Classic. Go Jags.”
