RED DEVILS TAKE REGION SERIES FROM WILDCATS

The Elkmont Red Devils played West Limestone in the first game of the region matchup, March 15.  The boys in red lost the first game of series, 19-6. The Hilltop hosted the second and third game of the series, March 17.

Elkmont 12, West Limestone 1

Brady Garris went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs to lead the Red Devils in game 1. Jordan Nelson, Hunter Pitman and Aron Moss each had two hits. Taylor Thomas had two RBIs. Nelson, Pitman and Thomas each scored two runs. The winning pitcher Jackson Cook allowed three hits in five innings.
 

INNINGS	1	2	3	4	5	R	H	E
WEST	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	3
ELKMONT	7	0	3	2		12	11	2

Elkmont 5, West Limestone 4 
Jordan Nelson was the winning pitcher in Game 2. He also went 4-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored.

 Source: Decatur Daily

INNINGS	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
WEST	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	4	8	2
ELKMONT	0	0	0	0	2	3		5	8	2

 

COACH'S THOUGHTS:
The atmosphere at the game was amazing last night.  Thank you to all our Elkmont fans for creating such an energetic and electric atmosphere for our players.

Down Home Portraits was on the hilltop yesterday.  There are 103 pictures of the Red Devils and the West Limestone Wildcats. Hillspirit wishes Robby had taken this up 10 years ago.
Link to Pictures: EHS-West

ELKMONT SOFTBALL WINS AREA TOURNAMENT

As Elkmont was enjoying a beautiful spring day yesterday, the 4A Area 15 softball tournament was being played out on the Hilltop.  The finals were set Thursday as the Elkmont Lady Devils defeated East Lawrence, 7-6.  

To open up the second day of the area tourney, Brooks played West Limestone.  The Lady Wildcats beat Brooks to advance to the semi-finals against East Lawrence.  Our neighbors across the way won that game as well to set up a Limestone County final. 

Elkmont vs West Limestone:
Autumn Davis pitched a complete game with 26 first pitch strikes and 8 strikeouts. The defense held their errors to one to help support Autumn's effort. Elkmont scored every inning except the fifth and slammed the door shut with a 4 run inning the sixth. Final score: Elkmont 12, West Limestone 4.

The Lady Devils batting highlights:
Dakota McCurley - 2 hits, 2 RBIs
Autumn Davis      - 2 hits, 2 RBIs
Brandi Bentley     - 1 home run, 3 RBIs

INNINGS	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
WEST	0	1	1	0	0	2	0	4	8	5
ELKMONT	3	1	1	3	0	4		12	12	1

 

 

Elkmont has advanced to the North Regional in the Alabama State 4A Softball Tournament.  They will be playing in Huntsville next week, paired up with the Area 13 runner-up, Priceville.  The Wildcats will be playing Westminister, the Area 13 winner.

LADY DEVILS ADVANCE TO FINALS

The Elkmont Lady Devils softball program have had a great season.  As the regular season leader in Area 15, they are hosting the Area tournament.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
BROOKS	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	7	1
ELKMONT	0	0	0	1	0	2		3	5	2

Yesterday, the Lady Devils played Brooks in the opening game.  After a bout of jitters, they pulled ahead for the win, 3-2. Gracen Clinard had 3 RBI, Brandi Bentley 2 hits, Calla Norman 1 hit, and Dakota McCurley got on base with a walk. Ruth Ann Bates was the winning pitcher with a complete game. She had 19 first pitch strikes with 4 strike outs.  Brooks' K. Sherrill took the loss with 18 first pitch strikes and 1 strike out. 

 
The second game paired West Limestone vs East Lawrence. 
The Lady Eagles shut out West, 8-0.

 
The last game of the night was the semi-finals.  Elkmont was able slide by East Lawrence, 7-6 to advance to the finals today @ 5 pm. Winning pitcher was Autumn Davis with 17 first pitch strikes and 7 strikes outs.  Lady Eagle, Autumn Cook took the loss with 15 first pitch strikes and 1 strike out.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
EAST LAWRENCE	0	1	1	0	0	4	0	6	8	4
ELKMONT	2	0	1	1	3	0		7	7	1

   
Today:
Brooks vs West Limestone @ 2 pm

Brooks/West Winner vs East Lawrence @ 3:30 pm

Finals @ 5 pm
Elkmont vs Winner of 3:30 game
* if Elkmont loses, a second game will be played to determine Area 15 champion.


Tournament photos provided by Down Home Portraits