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Prep Softball: Lady Blue Devils maintain top spot in loop with 14-0 road win over Gautier

PRC batter Addison Davis puts the ball in play vs. Gautier Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

By SAM STAFF/Sports Writer
GAUTIER — In its first season in Region 4-6A, the Pearl River Central softball team is making its presence known.
The Lady Blue Devils remained in first place in the region race with an easy 14-0 win over home-standing Gautier Tuesday afternoon. The win, which came in just four innings, pushed PRC to 6-1 in league play and 14-8-1 overall under head coach Tony Labella.

PRC pitcher Bayli Cucinello lets go with a throw to home plate vs. Gautier Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
PRC batter Cami Lee takes a cut at a pitch vs. Gautier Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Gautier pitcher Madison Medina follows through with a throw vs. PRC Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
PRC batter Lily Thompson keeps a close eye on a high and tight pitch vs. Gautier Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

Sophomore catcher Addison Davis wielded the big bat at the plate for PRC against the Lady Gators, as she produced game-high totals in hits and RBIs with three ach, including a solo home run and a two-run single in the winning effort. Kylie Terry also drove in a pair of runs for the Lady Devils.
Bayli Cucinello continued her impressive work in the circle, as she tossed the one-hit shutout with eight strikeouts in the mercy rule shortened contest.

Gautier batter Madison Medina takes a swing at a pitch vs. PRC Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Gautier infielder Esssence Collins reacts as PRC base runner Madison Collins slides safely into third Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Gautier batter Sierra Smith fouls off a pitch vs. PRC Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
PRC batter Kylie Terry takes aim on a pitch vs. Gautier Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

Lyla Farnum took the loss for Gautier, while Madison Medina also saw some time in the circle for the Lady Gators who fell to 0-7 in the region race and 3-13 overall.

The two teams will meet again Thursday in Carriere. The Class 6A South State playoffs will begin in two weeks, as region play wraps up next week.

PRC infielder Lily Thompson makes a play on a ground ball vs. Gautier Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Gautier infielder Essence King reaches up to grab a throw vs. PRC Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
Gautier infielder Lyla Farnum makes a throw to first vs. PRC Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
PRC head coach Tony Labella his his team in prime position to earn a region title. (Photo by Steve Coleman)
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