Ladycat softball tied for 2nd

Whitehouse's varsity girls softball team came through with two big road wins last week to grab a share of second place in District 12-4A.

Emily Costlow, who missed most of the first round of district with a back injury, earned both wins.

The Ladycats and the Lady Lions went into Tuesday's match-up in Henderson with identical district records (4-2). Whitehouse didn't squander the opportunity to gain ground and put a complete game together.

"This was a great game for the girls," said head coach Alicia Crawford. "We hit the ball well and played great defense; we made adjustments at the plate and moved runners."

"Henderson is a good team with a lot of talent - they are capable of beating anybody in our district," added Crawford.

Costlow struck out six and gave up just three hits and one walk in the 9-2 win.

Seniors Erica Fuller and Megan Brady led the hitting with 3-for-5 performances.

Senior Jordan Knight went 1-for-3 with two runs scored, while sophomore Jesse Allen also scored two runs in a 2- for-3 game.

The Ladycats' next took on Marshall for a 5-1 win, which left both teams a 6-2 record and a share of second place. At 8-0, Hallsville is the undisputed district front-runner. The Ladycats will travel to Hallsville on April 15.

Costlow again put up good numbers: four strikeouts vs. six hits and one walk.

At the plate, Brady was 1- for-3 with a two-run homer.

Senior Taylor Russell added a double and an RBI to go 2-for-4 on the night.

Junior Haylee Aldredge finished 2-for-3.

District 12-4A Standings