The DCHS Tigerettes claimed the Championship of the District 8 AA Softball Tournament Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Livingston Academy at Upperman High School in Baxter.
Tyra Graham belted a homerun in the 3rd inning in what turned out to be the only run of the game. The Tigerettes completed the district tournament without being scored upon in four games played.
DeKalb County will host Chattanooga Christian Monday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. in the Region Tournament at the Danny Bond Field at DCHS. WJLE plans LIVE coverage.
The Tigerettes scored 1 run on 6 hits and made no errors. Livingston Academy was held scoreless on 4 hits and made no errors.
Kayley Caplinger, the winning pitcher, struck out 14.
Lexi Bates, Kayley Caplinger, Katie Hall and Dani Meadows each singled and Joni Robinson doubled in addition to Graham’s homerun.
In the tournament, the Tigerettes defeated York Institute 13-0 on Saturday; Upperman 11 to 0 on Monday; Upperman 10-0 on Tuesday; and Livingston Academy 1-0 on Wednesday.
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