Lady Falcon Softball completes sweep of district

The catcher and umpire watch as Breanna Edwards launches a home run in the Lady Falcons’ 12-0 victory over Cookeville in the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Edwards homered and drove in two runs during the four-inning contest. The Lady Falcons collected 10 hits, including home runs from Brooklyn Howard (two) and Brinley Moran. In the nightcap, Lincoln County dominated 27-0 in just three innings, racking up 20 hits and home runs by Edwards and MK Byrd. On Friday night, LCHS blanked Giles County 10-0 behind 12 hits, including a homer by Kayla Edwards. As the district tournament approaches, the Lady Falcons will host after outscoring their opponents 63-5 with seven home runs in the final week of the regular season. Game times and opponents are to be announced. — Paul Henry photo
AUSTIN COLLETTE Sports writer

Lincoln County softball finished their regular season last week. The Lady Falcons went 4-0 to make for a 30-win season.

The week started on the road with a 13-5 victory over Ardmore. The game was tied 5-5 after five innings, then Lincoln County uncorked eight runs in the final two innings.

The next night was a doubleheader at home to complete district play against Cookeville. The Lady Falcons had no trouble whatsoever, winning game one, 12-0,and game two, 27-0.

The week wrapped up at Giles County with a 10-0 shutout. Kya Edwards worked with efficiency in the circle, needing just 56 pitches to dispose of the Bobcats.

Lincoln County enters the district tournament 30-5-2 overall and an unblemished 8-0 in the district. The Lady Falcons have home field advantage for the entirety of the tournament.

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