Lady Cat Softball Senior Night 2019: 7-0 Shutout Over Metcalfe

Senior Karissa Waldrop Honored

Senior Karissa Waldrop smacks a double in the 5th inning against Metcalfe County.

Darren Doyle, story and photos:
The Lady Cats notched a 7-0 win over Metcalfe County last night at James Woodcock Field in Brownsville which capped off a special night for the team's lone senior, Karissa Waldrop, who was honored in a pregame ceremony.

Waldrop, the center fielder, went 2-3 against the Hornets, that included a double in the bottom of the 5th inning. 

ECHS senior Karissa Waldrop stands with her dad, Kevin Waldrop in a pregame ceremony.

Edmonson County was in control from the beginning to end, led by junior Grace Woodard's shutout pitching performance, where she went the full 7 innings. She gave up 6 hits, walked 4, and struck out 2 in the win.

Grace Woodard delivers a pitch against Metcalfe County.

Sophomore Shea VanMeter puts the ball in play against Metcalfe County.

Freshman Taylor Minyard puts down a bunt against Metcalfe County.

Sophomore catcher Mariena Thomas blasted a solo homer to left field in the 6th inning, her third of the season. She went 2-4 on the night with 2 RBIs.

Also racking up hits last night were Abbie Slaughter (2-4), Shea VanMeter (3-4), Callie Webb (1-3), Becca Meredith (1-3), Taylor Minyard (1-3), and Grace Woodard (1-3). 

Edmonson County is now 6-14 on the season and is scheduled for their final home game tonight against Grayson County (5-22) tonight at Woodcock Field. District Tournament is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 21st at Grayson County.

**Correction, 5/14/19, 3:05pm: an earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that district tournament was being held at Trinity. The article has been corrected to say Grayson County. We apologize for the error.