Coosa Valley splits doubleheader in softball tournament

Published 10:09 am Friday, March 25, 2011

FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Coosa Valley Academy softball team split a doubleheader March 24 in the East Memorial Christian Academy softball tournament.

The Rebels defeated host East Memorial 12-4 in their opener.

Kala Shaw, who was 4-5, led Coosa Valley at the plate.

Shelby Hurt finished 3-for-5. Hannah Vick, Katelyn Bierely and Alyssa Holmes each went 2-4. Amelia Ripley, Hope Myrick, Sky Brasher and Kaylan Rich finished with one hit each.

Vick earned the win in the circle after striking out seven batters in a complete game.

Coosa Valley fell to Prattville Christian 9-6 in the nightcap.

Ripley led the Rebels at the plate as she finished 2-for-4.

Hurt added a double. Vick, Bierely, Shaw, Myrick, Rich and Holmes finished with one hit each.

Myrick, who struck out eight batters, took the loss in the circle.