Lady Canes Are Deer Capital Classic Champions

The Lady ‘Canes seemed to be peaking in their performance at the correct time as region tournament-time nears.

As proof of this they went 5-0 in the Deer Capital Classic last weekend, defeating Taylor County 11-6, Mary Persons 3-1, Lamar 16-6, Warner Robins 1-0, and defeated Mary Persons a second time, by a score of 6-5 for the tournament championship.

They have also won six straight games and are 8-2 for their last 10 games, giving them an overall record of 15-8-1.

Offensively, Sam Johnson, Heather Anderson and Kaitlen Needham all had a good tournament, but Sharika Pennamon led the offense with two doubles, a home run and a game winning hit in the bottom of the seventh inning of the championship game.

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On the mound Needham picked up the wins versus Taylor and Lamar Counties. Taylor Garret got the win in the first game versus Mary Persons and against Warner Robins, and Morgan Studdard was the winning pitcher in the championship game versus Mary Persons.

Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach Chris Jenkins said, “It was a complete team effort with players coming off the bench and great pitching performances.”

The dust didn’t settle in the playoff picture until the ladies lost their their last region game to Morgan County Tuesday. .

The ‘Canes begin region tournament play today, Sept. 22, with a double-header at Lamar County.

One last regular season game remains versus non-region opponent Newton County next Tuesday, Sept. 27 in Covington.