Elizabethtown Middle Outlasts Tar Heel in High-Scoring Showdown, 24-14

Tar Heel Softball team photo.

Bladenboro, NC - In a game full of offense and energy, Elizabethtown Middle School powered past Tar Heel Middle on Monday with a 24-14 victory.

Head Coach Colbie Grimes and assistant coaches Susan Brisson and Brittany Tatum saw their team rise to the occasion with a complete team effort and big bats across the lineup.

Elizabethtown came out swinging early, scoring multiple runs in the first two innings and never letting up.

While Tar Heel Middle battled back with rallies of their own, Elizabethtown’s offensive firepower was too much to overcome.

The Lady Cougars’ roster showed both depth and talent:

Elizabethtown Middle Roster

Zariyah Riddy, Racquel Whittington, Calleigh Smith, Jeniyah Whittington, Ariana Whittington, Fra’Nasia Marshall, Nyashia Lyles, Legacy McNeil, Madison McLaurin, Jazlyn McKinley-Gibbons, Chanel High, Janiyah Grimes, Morgan Hammon.

Each player contributed in key moments, whether by reaching base, driving in runs, or staying locked in on defense.

Tar Heel Middle Roster

Shaley M, Joanna G, Peyton N, Brooklyn S, Chassidy D, Junette H, Austyn N, Carley R, Genesis F.

Though Tar Heel came up short, the team showed heart and hustle throughout the game, keeping the score competitive and making several defensive plays to stop Elizabethtown rallies.

Elizabethtown Middle will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup as they continue building chemistry and confidence on the field.

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Elizabethtown Middle Outlasts Tar Heel in High-Scoring Showdown, 24-14