Corsicana, TX – In the Region 2 Area Round of the softball playoffs, the Huntsville Lady Hornets dominated the Lovejoy Lady Leopards with a 7-0 victory in Game 1 of the best-of-three series on Thursday. The win was anchored by a standout pitching performance from Jaelynn Duke and a potent offensive surge in the third inning.
Duke threw a complete game shutout, allowing just four hits over seven innings, striking out six batters and walking none. The Lady Hornets’ offense kicked off in the first inning when Duke doubled, driving in a run.
Huntsville’s third inning featured an offensive onslaught, scoring four runs to further secure their lead. Key hits were delivered by Chloe Sanders, Emily Zunker, and Anna Rosenlund, while Noelle Sandmann provided a critical groundout.
Overall, the Lady Hornets tallied 11 hits throughout the game. Rosenlund, Sanders, and Zunker all had multiple hits, with Rosenlund leading the team with a 3-for-4 effort at the plate.
Huntsville and Lovejoy will square off again tomorrow at Corsicana High School for Game 2 of the Region 2 Area Round series, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:30 PM. The Lady Hornets will aim to maintain their momentum and secure their place in the next round of playoffs with another victory.
