Varsity Softball Advances in Region 4B

Riliegh DeWeese’s grand slam in the 5th inning gave Powhatan the lead and the Indians held on for a 9-7 win over Chancellor in the Region 4B first round.  The Lady Indians advance to play Caroiine In the quarter-finals on Thursday at 5:00 PM.    

DeWeese was perfect at the plate going 4 for 4 with a 2 RBI double.  Madeline Peloke, making her first appearance of the season after shoulder surgery, went 3 for 3 with with a double.  Sarah English and Emmalee Lawson both had 2 hits, while Savannah Johnson contributed a 2 RBI single.  Bri Hensley had an RBI single and Lindsey Elam singled for the Indians.

English started and finished the game in the circle, with Ellie Barton and Peloke pitching the middle innings, as Powhatan improved to 14-5 for the season.