ARDMORE SCRATCH THEIR WAY PAST ELKMONT

GAME 1
A tight game was decided in the sixth inning as Elkmont Red Devils fell to the Ardmore Tigers 8-5 in seven innings on Thursday at Blake Jones Field.


Ardmore jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Embrey kicked things off for Ardmore with a single. A groundout by Garrett Miller then moved Embrey from first to second.

It didn't take long for Elkmont to answer as it scored three runs of its own in the first. The Red Devils scored on an RBI single by Jared Bailey, a wild pitch, and an RBI single by Hunter Pitman.

Elkmont matched its one-run fourth inning with one more in the fifth. In the fourth, the boys in red scored on a solo home run by Thomas.

Ardmore pushed across two runs in both the fifth inning and the sixth. In the fifth, Ardmore scored on a two-run single by Brandon Jones, scoring Ryan Green and Hogan.  The Tigers stayed on top until the final out after taking the lead in the sixth, scoring two runs on an RBI double by Embrey and a groundout by Miller.

Ardmore's Seth Underwood got it done on the mound on the way to a win. He allowed three runs over two innings. He struck out four, walked five and surrendered two hits.  The Tigers were sparked by Jason Hogan and Kenneth Embrey, who teamed up for five hits and three RBIs.  Ardmore closer Shane Montgomery put away the final six outs to record the save.
Phillip Norman took the loss for Elkmont. He allowed seven runs in 5 1/3 innings, walked one and struck out two.

GAME 2

The Elkmont Red Devils fell 10-8 to the Ardmore Tigers in seven innings in the second game of the double header despite racking up eight hits and eight runs.

The top of the first saw Ardmore take an early lead, 2-0. Kenneth Embrey got things going for the Tigers with a single. A single by Jason Hogan then moved Embrey from first to third. Brandon Jones doubled, plating Embrey and Hogan.

Elkmont quickly matched Ardmore's strong inning with a two-run inning of its own in the first fueled by a Jared Bailey  two-run home run.

The Tigers didn't relinquish the lead after scoring one run in the second inning when it scored on an error.

Ardmore scored two runs in the third inning, and then followed it up with two more in the fourth. In the third, they scored on an error, allowing Will Turner to cross home plate.

Will Martin started the inning with a single, plating Jones.

After pushing across three runs in the bottom of the fifth, the Red Devils faced just a 7-5 deficit. An RBI single by Aron Moss and a two-run error triggered Elkmont's comeback.

The Tigers tacked on another three runs in the seventh. A clutch hit into a fielder's choice scored Nathan Emerson to open the scoring in the frame. That was followed up by Lance Perry's single, scoring Shane Montgomery and Garrett Miller.

Three runs in the bottom of the seventh helped Elkmont close its deficit to 10-8. An RBI single by Moss, an RBI double by Eli Hobbs, and a groundout by Hunter Pitman fueled the Red Devils' comeback. Ardmore closed the game out when Nelson Smith got Hunter Brazeal to fly out.

Nathan Rogers recorded the win for Ardmore. He allowed two runs over four innings. He struck out two, walked two and surrendered two hits.

Jared Bailey racked up two RBIs on one hit for Elkmont. He homered in the first inning.

Hunter Pitman couldn't get it done on the rubber for Elkmont, taking a loss. He lasted just three innings, walked none, struck out none, and allowed five runs.

FIRST WEEK OF APRIL RESULTS

March 31
EHS Baseball
Varsity vs Madison Academy (Area series) Madison Academy 15, Elkmont 1

April 1
EHS Baseball
Varsity @ Madison Academy (Area series)
Madison Academy 9,   Elkmont 3
Madison Academy 11, Elkmont 7

April 4
EHS Baseball
Varsity @ Ardmore in a double header

1st Game:  Ardmore 6, Elkmont  5

2nd Game: Ardmore 8, Elkmont  2

April 5
EHS Baseball
JV @ Tanner in a double header
1st Game:  Tanner 6, Elkmont 4
2nd Game: Elkmont 5, Tanner 4

Middle School vs Westminister @ home; double header
1st Game:  Elkmont 4, Westminister 3
2nd Game: Elkmont 5, Westminister 4

April 6
EHS Baseball
Varsity @ Johnson High School - cancelled

MIDDLE SCHOOL DROP TWO TO TIGERS

Elkmont Middle School spent the first day of their Spring break playing the Ardmore Tigers in a double header.  Elkmont had an early edge in the first game on Monday, but the Tigers roared back to steal a 6-4 victory at Ardmore.

The top of the first saw Elkmont take an early lead, 3-0. The Red Devils' offense woke up as Logan Griffin singled, followed by a Phillip single which scored Logan. They then tacked on more runs when Pitman scored on a wild pitch and Norman scored on a wild pitch.

It didn't take long for Ardmore to answer as it scored two runs of its own in the second. They scored on a two-run double by Eckstein. The Tigers went up for good in the fourth inning, scoring three runs on a two-run error.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H	E
ELKM	3	1	0	0	0		4	6	3
ARD	0	2	1	3	0		6	4	1

Game Stats:
Elkmont:
Phillip Norman racked up two RBIs on two hits for Elkmont Middle School. He singled in the first and second innings.  Braden Miller was charged with the loss. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, walked none, struck out none, and allowed no runs.

Ardmore:
Reed got the win in relief for Ardmore. He pitched three innings and allowed no runs.
 
Chase Lay's no-hitter enough for Ardmore to beat Elkmont Middle School, 8-0

Elkmont Middle School fell 8-0 to Ardmore as Chase Lay threw a no-hitter on Monday at Ardmore.  No Elkmont Middle School batter was able to locate Chase's pitches during the game. Chase threw a no-hitter, striking out six batters and walking three. He got Login Griffin to ground out for the final out of the game.
Ardmore increased its lead with six runs in the second. A bases loaded walk scored Lewis for the inning's first run. That was followed up by Luke's single, bringing home Heston Hughes.
 

	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H	E
ELKM	0	0	0	0	0		0	0	1
ARD	1	6	0	1	0		8	4	1

Game Stats:
Ardmore:
Chase Lay - credit with win; pitched no hitter
Luke Mullins and M Hughes teamed up for four hits and four RBIs.

Elkmont:
Login Griffin couldn't get it done on the mound for the Red Devils, taking a loss. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked six, struck out none, and allowed four runs.

TIGERS PUT THE BITE ON RED DEVILS

Ardmore pitching ace Cody Reed struck out 17 in leading the Tigers to a 5-0 win over Elkmont on Saturday.

The Vanderbilt signee allowed two hits and walked one batter. He threw 82 pitches, 67 for strikes. He threw first-pitch strikes to 20 of the 23 batters he faced.

Reed’s mound opponent, Elkmont’s Jacob Blenkinsopp, pitched a six-inning complete game and allowed just three earned runs on nine hits and no walks. He struck out three.

JV RED DEVILS MOVE TO NEXT ROUND

The Elkmont JV Red Devils were playing at East

Limestone today in the Limestone County JV Tournament.  Elkmont's opening game was against the East Limestone Indians.  We won 7- 6.  Elkmont's Jordan Nelson pitched 4 innings and was credited with the win.  Relief pitchers, Eli Hobbs pitched 2 2/3 innings and Taylor Thomas 1/3 inning.   

Ethan Wilson hit a grand slam to extend the lead to 7-2 but the Indians rally came up short in the 7th inning to end it 7-6.  Elkmont's next game is against the Ardmore Tigers, March 25 @ 4 pm.

ELKMONT JV GIRLS ON THE WINNING TRACK

The Elkmont JV Lady Devils softball team hosted a game vs the Ardmore Lady Tigers.  In a cool but clear day, Elkmont won the first game, 3 - 1.  They then added another win at the Clements Lady Colts' expense, 6 - 1. Hoping to get a post by a JV softball reporter later this week.  In the meanwhile, some great pictures of both teams from Down Home Portraits. 

 
The JV team plays next at East Limestone on March 4.

LADY DEVILS GET FIRST WIN

The Elkmont Middle School Devils opened their season yesterday during a wind advisory. They traveled to Johnson Elementary School to play Tanner and then host team, Ardmore. The Lady Devils split the double header with a win against the Lady Rattlers, 5 - 3.  Elkmont ran into headwinds against the Ardmore Lady Tigers during the second game.  Ardmore took the win 9 - 3. Our middle school team will be playing East Limestone next week at Elkmont, February 27.   

DIAMOND DEVILS BURING THROUGH SEASON

The 10U Diamond Devils softball team is continuing their winning streak!! The Devils went to West Limestone on Thursday, April 18.  This is the first time this season the Devils played a 5 inning game, others have been called in the 3rd because of having such huge lead.  The West #2 put up a good fight, but the Diamond Devils still came out on top with a 5-1 score.

Saturday, April 20, The Diamond Devils hosted the game against Ardmore #3.  The girls came to play ball, with another win, the score was 11-2.

Sunday, April 21, The Diamond Devils headed to Tuscaloosa to watch the Alabama #5 ranked softball team.  The entire Devils team, friends, and family was fortunate enough to go together on a charter bus.  It was a great day for softball!!! The Alabama Crimson Tide Softball Team defeated Mississippi state with a 9-8 score.  The Diamond Devils were excited to meet all the UA softball players and get autographs. 

On Tuesday, April 23, The Diamond Devils traveled to Johnson to play a makeup game.  Another great night of softball.  The Devils won against Johnson #2 in a 3 inning game with a score of 21-0.  

After a Pre-Season Champion Ship and six season games the 10U Diamond Devils Softball Team remains UNDEFEATED!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL TAKES COUNTY TOURNAMENT

The Elkmont Lady Red Devils took first place this weekend, bringing home the gold.  The Limestone County Middle School Tournament was hosted by Ardmore High School this year.  Elkmont played the West Limestone Lady Wildcats in the  finals, beating them by four runs (5 - 1).  Congrads to our middle school softball players and their coaches.

RED DEVILS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Red Devils beat ABS 8-3 last night. Ekmont will be playing in the finals but will have to beat Ardmore twice since the Tigers are undefeated in tournament play.  This will test the young Devils' pitching depth.  The other eight players on the field are going to need to put together a solid defense to beat Ardmore.  The games will start at 4:30 pm.

If you want to come and cheer on the Red Devils, the tournament is being played in Ardmore. They will play Ardmore at 4:30 today for championship.

MIDDLE SCHOOL LIMESTONE COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

The Red Devils won against Athens Bible School Saturday in the opening round of the tourney and then lost to Ardmore.   Elkmont dropped into the loser's bracket and will play the winner of ABS and Riverside Christian (4:30) tonight at 6:30 pm.  

The winner will go to the championship round but will have to beat Ardmore  twice tomorrow since the Tigers are undefeated in tournament play.  Those games will start at 4:30 pm tomorrow.

LADY DEVILS SWEEP ARDMORE

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL TAKES ON LADY TIGERS

The Middle School Lady Devils played the 

Ardmore Lady Tigers in a double header, March 20. 

We took the first game, 8 - 0, and the second 9 - 2, 

sweeping the double header. Way to go Lady Devils.

As always, Down Home Portraits was there.  
Action shots of both teams are available.
Contact Robby at the following link 

for more information.  EHS - Ardmore MS

ELKMONT BASEBALL - MARCH 7

Varsity:

Decatur Heritage 14, Elkmont 0: 
The Elkmont varsity baseball team was stung by the 
Decatur Heritage Eagles.   Zach Armstrong struck out five while giving up three hits in the complete-game win at Elkmont (3-3).

Elkmont's next game will be a double header tomorrow @ Athens Bible School - 1 :30 pm.  It will be beautiful weather for baseball, so enjoy

JV: 
Elkmont vs Decatur Heritage; no report yet

Middle School:
The Red Devils went down to Clements and they had two games to steal.  They won both - hoping to get stats and scores later this week.  Their next appearance will be at Ardmore in a double header, March 15 @ 4:30 pm 

SENIOR RED DEVILS BEAT ARDMORE FOR LAST TIME

With a win in football and several in basketball, the Seniors had one last try to add baseball to their list of sports in which they have beat Ardmore in their last year.  The Red Devils hosted the Ardmore Tigers, April 9.


The Tigers came out of the box swinging, collected 5 hits including a home run and quickly took a 4 - 0 lead in the first inning.  Ben Ferguson stayed focused on the mound, ignoring the score as he continued to throw strikes for five more innings.  The Red Devils defense regrouped and only allowed three runs for  the rest of the game.   Two of those came on the back of a fourth inning Ardmore home run.


Elkmont chipped away at the Tiger lead throughout the game and never gave up.  Scoring two runs in the sixth inning, the Red Devils pulled ahead 8 - 7.  Skyler Gant came in to close the game out in the seventh inning in three batters.  Final score.  8 - 7.   Goal achieved......very satisfied seniors

ARDMORE	4	1	0	2	0	0	0
ELKMONT	0	1	0	2	3	2

Winning Pitcher - Ben Ferguson
6 innings, 11 hits, 3 walks, 2 K and 7 runs
Closing Pitcher - Skyler Gant, 1 K

Glass	K		W	1B RBI		K
Gant	1B		1B	K		F4
Logan	3-4 DP-3		F6		W*	E4*
Ferguson		K	W		1B*	1B* RBI
J. Bailey		2B *	6–4 DP-1		1B* 2 RBI	E8 RBI
Wales		6-3		E2	K	F8
Kesler		W		W*	F9 RBI
Haney		E6		1B*	1B
Blenkinsopp		6-3		1B RBI	F4

 * RUNS SCORED

ELKMONT JV WINS AT HOME - DIAMOND DEVIL SPEAKS

Monday night following the Varsity win, the Elkmont JV took the field and the win against the Ardmore Tigers.

Top of one, Adam McMahan took the mound and shut the tigers down with no hits, walks, or runs.  Elkmont came to bat and started off right with a triple from Nolan Ryan.  McMahan would get on baseon an error from Ardmore shortstop.  Michael Lee Johnson was hit by the pitcher and so the bases were loaded.  Hunter Brazeal hit a 2 RBI single and would steal second then third to be in scoring position.  Jordan Brooks had a sacrifice fly to score Brazeal.  At the end of one, the score was 3 - 0, Elkmont.

Top of second, Ardmore would have two players on base due to Elkmont infield errors followed by a 2 RBI.  However, McMahan would settle in on the mound and finish the inning with consecutive strike outs.  Bottom of two, Jarod Smallwood was hit to get on base.  Joshua Carter followed with a RBI single.  McMahan got on with a single followed by a RBI by Johnson who would eventually steal home bringing the score to 6-2, Elkmont.

Third inning, neither team would score. 

Top of four,  McMahan walked two and Ardmore would score those two on errors by Elkmont.  With the score 6-4, Elkmont came to bat. Smallwood hit a single followed by a double from Carter.  Ryan had a RBI single.

Top of five, Elkmont defense played to get the win allowing no score by Ardmore. 

The final score was Elkmont 7, Ardmore 4.

McMahan pitched the entire game and is credited with the win.

Elkmont JV will play tonight at West following the Varsity game. 

STATS:

PITCHING: 
MCMAHAN:  2 HITS, 5 WALKS, 5 STRIKE OUTS, 5 ERRORS

BATTING:

            RYAN:  TRIPLE, RBI

            MCMAHAN:  SINGLE, WALK, 1B-E6

            JOHNSON:  1B-E6, RBI, STEAL HOME

            BRAZEAL:  2 SINGLES, 2 RBI

            BROOKS:  RBI

            TAYLOR:  2 SINGLES

            SMALLWOOD:  SINGLE

            CARTER:  SINGLE, DOUBLE, RBI