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May 8, 2023
Medina Lady Cats softball named Regional Quarterfinal Champions
By Lindsey Kunz
Superintendent/Athletic Director, Medina ISD
Medina Lady Cats defeated Oakwood in two straight games on Thursday, May 4, to earn Regional Quarterfinal Champion honors. Oakwood jumped out to a quick lead in game 1 scoring 2 runs in the first inning before the Medina bats came alive to close the game out in five innings by a score of 32-2. Hallie Kunz led the offense with 3 hits and 8 RBIs. Kailey McCabe aided the effort with 4 hits and 7 RBIs, while Charli McCabe and Hattie Barton contributed 3 RBIs each. Barton earned the win on the mound striking out 8 Oakwood batters in the contest.
The Lady Cats continued their strong plate appearances in game 2 amassing 21 hits as a team to defeat the Lady Panthers from Oakwood 19 to 4. Kytlin Peterson and Kailey McCabe led the effort earning 5 and 4 hits respectively. Kunz, Ollie Turner, Audrey Gatlin, Lizzy Roman-Colon and Barton added 2 hits each. Peterson was the winning pitcher for the Lady Cats striking out 6 batters in five innings of work.
The series win advances the Lady Cats to the Regional Semifinal Playoff round, where they will face Slocum in a three-game series in Smithville on Thursday, May 11. The first game is set to begin at 4:30 p.m.
The Lady Cats continued their strong plate appearances in game 2 amassing 21 hits as a team to defeat the Lady Panthers from Oakwood 19 to 4. Kytlin Peterson and Kailey McCabe led the effort earning 5 and 4 hits respectively. Kunz, Ollie Turner, Audrey Gatlin, Lizzy Roman-Colon and Barton added 2 hits each. Peterson was the winning pitcher for the Lady Cats striking out 6 batters in five innings of work.
The series win advances the Lady Cats to the Regional Semifinal Playoff round, where they will face Slocum in a three-game series in Smithville on Thursday, May 11. The first game is set to begin at 4:30 p.m.