SCHS Softball Starts Region Tourney

Stephens County splits a pair of games in the Region 8-AAAA softball tournament.

On Tuesday, the Lady Indians started play in the tournament by defeating Madison County, 4-0.

Emma Whitfield pitched seven innings of shutout ball to notch the win, allowing just two hits and striking out eight.

At the plate against Madison, the Lady Indians were led by Brynn Roberts, who went 2 for 3 and scored a run.

Also, Ashton Ayers went 1 for 3 with a run scored and two RBI’s.

In the second game Tuesday, the Lady Indians lost 1-0.

The Lady Indians’ next game is Thursday at 2 p.m. at Jefferson High School against Oconee County as the region tournament continues.