Start classifying the Lady Pioneers as a renewable energy source. They have plenty of power on their own.

Madison Hollis and Bella Cantrell each hit home runs Tuesday, leading the Warren County Middle School softball team to a 7-0 victory over the DeKalb County Lady Saints.

Warren County (10-1) won for the eighth straight time, again using the long ball to its advantage. Last outing, Marli McBride hit a grand slam and inside-the-park home runs. The Lady Pioneers followed with big flys by Hollis and Cantrell, two impressive shots according to coach Joe Damon.

“Madison hit it to left center. It was still going up when it hit the scoreboard,” said Damon. “Bella came up later and flew one out to straight center.”

Hollis’ shot came in the second, belting a three-run home run on a 3-0 pitch that pushed the Lady Pioneers ahead 4-0. Cantrell’s came on the first pitch of the fourth, which was followed by a RBI double from Shelby Roberts and RBI groundout to Hollis to provide for the final score.
Warren County took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a run-scoring single from Halo Armstrong.

Danika Reno dominated in the circle to earn the victory, going the first three innings and allowing just one hit while striking out five. Damon had high praise for his starter, who improved to 6-1.

“Danika hit her spots and pitched ahead of the count,” said Damon. “It was her best performance in the circle this year.”

Hollis came in and pitched the final two innings, striking out four more Lady Saints.

Warren County is set to finish with a set of games against White County and Franklin North, both Central Tennessee Conference opponents. The Lady Pioneers will play White County at home Monday, with the game serving as eighth-grade night. The first pitch is set for 5 p.m.