Lady Royals Defense Stands Tough in Win Against Northview

The Jay High Lady Royals had a very big district win over the  Northview Chiefs 2-0 on Tuesday, March 27th.  Sydney Lowery pitched 7 innings giving up only 4 hits and having 6 strike outs.  “Our defense was almost perfect   tonight, we threw strikes and the defense backed up the pitcher”, said Coach Brian Watson.  In the seventh inning with 2 outs the Lady Chiefs tried to rally, with two hits and runners getting to first and second.  But the Lady Royals held on, played tight on defense and had the final strike out to win the game.  The Lady Royals move to 5-1 in the district, putting them one with a one game lead over Baker.  The Lady Royals will travel the rest of the week.  They face WS Neal on Thursday and Baker on Friday night.

Hitting for the Royals: Becca Calloway 1-3, 2B, RBI; Tessa Hendricks 1-1, RBI; Olivia Wright 1-3.

The Junior Varsity lost to the Northview Chiefs 10-2.

Lady Royals vs Chiefs Mar 27