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WCMS sweeps Franklin schools
WCMS-softball
Keely Jacobs slides into home during a game at Warren County High School field. - photo by Jeff Simmons
It didn’t matter what Franklin County team the Warren County Middle School softball team faced, the Lady Pioneers were coming away with a win.The Lady Pioneers completed a two-game sweep of Franklin South and Franklin North this week, beating South on Tuesday 9-4 and following it up with 10-3 win over Franklin North Wednesday.Warren County (6-3) has been formidable this season when two things fall in place, pitchers throwing strikes and players swinging the bat.Coach Gooby Martin got his team to do both things twice this week, as Sarah Knowles and Lindsey Cox threw well in the circle and the offense produced 19 runs.Knowles pitched a complete game against Franklin South, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out one. Coach Martin praised his eighth-grade pitcher for challenging the Franklin South hitters.“It was a great effort by Sarah throwing strikes and letting the defense make plays behind her,” said Martin.Keely Jacobs sparked an offense which greatly benefited from Franklin South pitching having trouble finding the mitt. The Lady Pioneers drew seven walks and had three batters hit by pitches.Jacobs finished with two hits and three RBIs, while Madison Mason and Bailey Martin each added RBI singles.In Wednesday’s contest, Warren County jumped out early and never looked back.