High School Sports

The Lady Panthers’ softball team ended its historic playoff run in the opening round of the 8th Region Tournament May 30, as Anderson County’s Bailey Curry launched a grand slam over the 200-foot fence in right center to end the game in five innings, 11-0, at Trimble County High School.

Carroll County managed just one hit off of starting pitcher Mia Aldridge, but had several hard-hit balls that could have fallen in and helped turn the game around.

Expectations did not live up to reality as Carroll County was swept by Henry County as the Lady Panthers dropped a 15-2 decision in the 31st District championship game.

During the regular season Carroll lost to Henry by the scores of 5-2 and 5-3. In the 5-3 loss Carroll was unable to hold a late lead. Based on previous game results expectations were high for a hard fought contest.

Malachi Corbin won third place in boys shot put with a throw of 41 feet and two inches at the Class 1 A Region 5 meet at Lexington Christian Academy May 21. With this performance, he has qualified for the state meet, held May 27, at the University of Kentucky.

Maricela Martinez placed ninth in girls’ shot put with a throw of 22 feet and seven inches.

Kacey Ogburn placed 11th in the discus event with a throw of 61 feet.

For the first time since 2004, the Carroll County Lady Panthers are headed to the 31st District championship game. The Lady Panthers defeated Owen County, 6-1, Monday, May 23, at Carroll County and will face Henry County Tuesday for the title. By advancing to the championship, both teams will automatically play in the 8th Region Tournament, held at Trimble County High School. Seeding will take place Sunday.