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In a non-district softball slugfest that included a combined 34 runs, 41 hits and 10 errors, Aidan James and Paizley Corvin were among the many stars of Virginia High’s offensive explosion in an 18-16 victory over the Abingdon Falcons.
James went 4-for-5 with four runs and three RBIs, while Corvin was 4-for-5 with two runs and two RBIs.
Alexis Frazier (3-for-6, four RBIs), Autumn Owens (3-for-4, three RBIs) and Jayden Kilinski (3-for-5, five runs) also contributed in a major way. The Bearcats scored at least one run in every inning and finished with 25 hits.
Alyssa Lindsey hit two home runs for Abingdon, while Kendal Yates and Ally Yeary also went deep. Hannah Dillard (2-for-5, two runs, two RBIs), Brenna Green (3-for-5, two runs) and Sydney Nunley (2-for-4, two runs) also had big days at the plate.
VHS trailed 14-9 after three innings and 16-13 after four, but the Falcons failed to score over the game’s final three innings and the Bearcats ended the game with five unanswered runs.
Abby Davidson and Savannah Monroe smacked home runs as Gate City prevailed in a slugfest.
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Isaac Berry and Brody Jones led the way as Virginia High earned a five-inning victory over Southwest District rival Graham.
Berry went 3-for-3, scored twice and tallied five RBIs, while also tossing 3 2/3 scoreless innings.
Jones hit a home run over the fence in left field in the bottom of the first inning and also polished off a three-hit shutout that included 10 strikeouts.
Bhraedon Meredith added two hits for VHS, while Ty Weaver and Cooper McVey scored two runs apiece. The Bearcats (1-1) play at rival John Battle on Friday.
Eli Mounts, Brandon Washler and David Brown accounted for Graham’s hits.
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Alyssa Lee combined with Arin Rife to pitch a four-hitter and also homered as Richlands recorded a non-district win.
Taylor Webb added two hits for Richlands.
Tabby Ball went 3-for-3 with a RBI for Honaker. Lara McClanahan, Jade McGlothlin and Emma Ray scored the runs for the Tigers.
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There are many things that Rick Boyd will miss when it comes to coaching wrestling at Rural Retreat High School and chief among them are those times when one of his grapplers achieved the ultimate victory.
“He might be a ninth-grader,” said Abingdon coach Mark Francisco. “But he has a lot of grit about him and he’s a competitor. I was happy for him.”
Hogoheegee District Preseason Coaches Poll
(First-place votes in parentheses)
1. Patrick Henry (3) 22; 2. Lebanon (2) 21; 3. Northwood (1) 18; 4. Rural Retreat 12; 5. Chilhowie 9; 6. Holston 8
“ It was a well-played game by both teams,” Abingdon coach Mark Francisco said. “It was a nice battle. Obviously, Coach [Doc] Adams does a tremendous job with his program, he has a talented group that I expect to have another great season.”
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The senior right-hander struck out 12 in crafting a four-hitter, carried a perfect game into the sixth inning, hammered out two hits and scored two runs.
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