DeWitt Varsity Dragonettes Stymied By Harding Academy Varsity Wildcats

DeWitt Varsity Dragonettes couldn't keep up with Harding Academy Varsity Wildcats and fell 12-4 on Thursday at Majestic Park.

Harding Academy Varsity Wildcats got on the board in the top of the first inning after Hannah Floyd singled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, and Addison Gameros doubled, scoring one run.

A single by Mackenzie Byrd extended the Harding Academy Varsity Wildcats lead to 5-0 in the top of the third inning.

Ava Ellis earned the win for Harding Academy Varsity Wildcats. The hurler surrendered 11 hits and four runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out seven and walking three. Khloe Lloyd took the loss for DeWitt Varsity Dragonettes. The starter went five innings, giving up eight runs (four earned) on eight hits, striking out one and walking two.

DeWitt Varsity Dragonettes accumulated 11 hits in the game. Zoi Ross, Harley Grammer, and Emma Bazarow each collected two hits for DeWitt Varsity Dragonettes. Ross, Bazarow, Tori Ross, and Jaden Hornbeck each drove in one run for DeWitt Varsity Dragonettes.

Editor’s note: The Dragonettes had a great season, especially when you consider some of the struggles early on, with coaching staff changes. Prior to going to state, they had won 13 straight games. By going to state they made history. The first Dragonette Softball team to ever go to state. Being state runner up is nothing to be sad about.  Rather it is something to be very proud of. These girls fought all season ending the season with a 16-6 record. That is something to hold their heads up high for. Congratulations to the Dragonettes and we can’t wait to see what you do next year!