‘Kings’ milestone for Webb softball
Late last week, Webb School of Knoxville softball accomplished what is thought to be a program “first.”
Beating perennial power The King’s Academy 7-6 in game one of a doubleheader Thursday, April 15, “It is the first time in school history, as best I can remember, beating King’s,” Susie Skinner, Lady Spartans assistant coach, said.
Pitcher Jamie Sharp got the win and reliever Madelyn Ladd picked up the save. A seven-run third inning gave Webb a 7-2 lead it never relinquished.
Gracie Lague started the seven-run third with a lead-off double. Jeneva Mitchell had two hits in the inning while Kylie Bridwell, Hannah Bruce, Bryn Lawson, Mason Dunlap and Jamie Sharp all connected for hits in the third. Megan Gilbert also scored a run.
Despite Webb’s 19-16 loss in game two, Ladd and Lawson had three hits each. Ladd and Bridwell hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning. Mason Dunlap and Kylie Bridwell had three RBI apiece.
Entering the week, the Lady Spartans’ record stood at 5-9 overall, 3-6 in the district.
