- Lillyanna Cartee swings at a pitch in a game against Gardendale earlier in the season. Special to the Enquirer/Mariann Parker.
Lady Tigers run win streak to nine following their Northwest Alabama Bash tournament championship
Published 3:41 pm Monday, April 19, 2021
The Lady Tigers won seven games at the Northwest Alabama Bash to bring home the tournament championship last Saturday in Florence.
The Lady Tigers ran their winning streak to nine games, including wins over Cullman, Muscle Shoals, and top-ranked Athens during the streak.
Hartselle defeated Florence 9-8, Fort Payne 7-4, McNairy Central (TN) 5-3, Lawrence Co. 6-2, Austin 3-1, Athens 10-9, and Lawrence Co 3-1 for the championship.
Larissa Preuitt was 13-for-18 with 11 runs, three doubles, and two triples in the tournament. Kaelyn Jones was 11-for-19 with eight runs, two home runs, a double, triple, and 10 RBIs, while Jada Henderson was 9-for-18 with four doubles and 11 RBIs.
The Lady Tigers scored 43 runs in their seven games while hitting a combined eight home runs.
