If Tuesday night’s game against Coffee County was a measuring stick for coach David Upton’s Lady Pioneer softball team, then Warren County still has a ways to go to be the best in District 6-AAA.The Lady Raiders were dominant from start to finish, as Warren County was run-ruled 10-0 in five innings by the defending district champions.The Lady Pioneers entered their game against the Lady Raiders as winners of six straight, but the team that showed up at Warren County High School softball field Tuesday night played like a different squad.Warren County committed seven errors and junior pitcher Gabi Keith walked four batters and hit two more as the Lady Pioneers struggled mightily against the Lady Raiders. It was a far cry from the team coach Upton came into the season thinking would hang its hat on defense and pitching.Coffee County was able to go up from the very start, as the second batter for the Lady Raiders tripled over right fielder Peyton Hall’s head. The next batter came up with a grounder to second baseman Lauren Crothers, which easily scored the runner.Warren County went without a hit in the first inning, giving Coffee County a chance to increase its lead.
WCHS softball falls to Coffee County