UNAKA, Tenn. — The North Greene Lady Huskies charged ahead in the district tournament, clinching a 5-0 victory against the University High Lady Bucs.
The Lady Huskies showcased their dominance early on, capitalizing with two runs in the second inning. Momentum swelled as they added another run in the third, followed by two more in the fourth, securing a comfortable lead.
Leading the offensive charge for North Greene was Mia Phillips, whose powerful bat smashed a homer and contributed two RBIs. Phillips wasn’t alone in her efforts, as teammates Lily Blevins, Ava Parker, and Haylee Bailey each added crucial hits to propel their team forward.
On the mound, Phillips demonstrated her pitching prowess, holding the Lady Bucs to just three hits while striking out seven. Phillip’s stellar performance stifled any hopes of a University High comeback.
North Greene’s victory sets up an intriguing showdown in the winners bracket final, where they are slated to clash with Cloudland today at Unaka High School at 5 p.m. Both teams will undoubtedly bring their A-game as they vie for a coveted spot in the championship round and a berth into the Regional tournament.
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University High Lady Bucs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| North Greene Lady Huskies | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Batting
North Greene Lady Huskies
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H Harmon (CF) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| M Phillips (P, SS) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| H Brooks (SS, P) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H Bailey (C) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L Blevins (2B) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A Parker (1B) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| K Marshall (3B) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D Fillers (RF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J Marr (LF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Pitching
North Greene Lady Huskies
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Phillips | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| H Brooks | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Home Run: M Phillips
- Total Bases: R Williams 2, E Chandley, H Bailey, A Parker, L Blevins 2, M Phillips 4
- Stolen Bases: J Marr, L Blevins, M Phillips
- Left on Base (LOB): University High Lady Bucs 6, North Greene Varsity Lady Huskies 5
Pitching Statistics
- Winning Pitcher: M Phillips
- Losing Pitcher: R Williams
- Pitch Count – R Williams: 88 pitches thrown, 57 strikes
- Pitch Count – H Brooks: 12 pitches thrown, 7 strikes
- Pitch Count – M Phillips: 92 pitches thrown, 54 strikes
- Walks Plus Hits Per Inning Pitched (WHIP) – R Williams: 5 hits, 2 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 walks, 7 strikeouts
- Walks Plus Hits Per Inning Pitched (WHIP) – H Brooks: 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 earned runs, 1 walk, 1 strikeout
- Walks Plus Hits Per Inning Pitched (WHIP) – M Phillips: 3 hits, 0 runs, 0 earned runs, 4 walks, 6 strikeouts
- Batters Faced (BF) – R Williams: 28
- Batters Faced (BF) – H Brooks: 4
- Batters Faced (BF) – M Phillips: 23
