Sporting Times Top Ten
Week 5
*Records as of April 10* (Previous Ranking)
- South Warren Lady Spartans 12-2 (1)
Outlook: South Warren toured Alabama and Florida during its spring break, playing eight games last week. The Lady Spartans went 6-2 on their road trip and now return to Bowling Green for a four-game set in Week 5. Freshman McLaine Hudson has seamlessly transitioned from the hardwood to the diamond, batting .583 this season with six doubles, three home runs, and a perfect 17-for-17 on stolen base attempts.
Week 5 Schedule: at Green County (Tuesday), Bowling Green (Thursday), Franklin-Simpson & McCracken County (Saturday @ Marshall County Slugfest)
- Greenwood Lady Gators 7-4 (2)
Outlook: The Lady Gators traveled to Alabama and Elizabethtown during its spring break, going 5-3 across eight games. Greenwood freshman Cali Huff is tied for third in the state with six home runs over the first month of the season. New manager Rodney Bush and his team get a few days off before two games at the end of the week, including a road meeting with defending state champion Ballard.
Week 5 Schedule: at Warren Central (Thursday), at Ballard (Friday)
- Barren County Trojanettes 11-0 (6)
Outlook: One of only six remaining undefeated teams in the state of Kentucky, the Trojanettes have been on a tear in the first month of the softball season. Junior Katie Murphy has picked up right where she left off in 2022, batting .559 with 20 hits, 25 RBI, seven doubles, and four triples. Barren County plays every weekday of Week 5, starting with a home date against #5 Russellville which they won 15-5.
Week 5 Schedule: at Allen County-Scottsville (Tuesday), at Grayson County (Wednesday), at Glasgow (Thursday), at Cumberland County (Friday)
- Warren East Lady Raiders 12-6 (3)
Outlook: Like many area teams, Warren East did not rest during its spring break. The Lady Raiders traveled to Tennessee and went 6-2, scoring 56 runs in the process. Junior outfielder Madison Hymer leads the team with a .508 batting average, 23 runs, and 20 hits on the season. Coach Phil McKinney’s club will be looking for its first 15th District win this week when it travels to Glasgow.
Week 5 Schedule: at Glasgow (Tuesday), at Trinity Whiteseville (Thursday)
- Russellville Lady Panthers 8-4 (5)
Outlook: Russellville has had a hot start to its 2023 season, led by senior A’miyah Collier and her .500 batting average. The Lady Panther star has cranked five home runs, 19 hits, 15 runs, and 14 RBI. RHS has only three losses through the season’s first month, all to teams ranked highly in the state. On Saturday, the club nearly knocked off Male but fell 3-2.
Week 5 Schedule: at Barren County (Monday), at Franklin-Simpson (Tuesday), Dawson Springs (Thursday), Butler County (Friday)
- Logan County Lady Cougars 6-3 (8)
Outlook: The Logan County duo of Nora Epley and Sydni Blick have had a blistering start to their season with both batting .480. Emerson McKinnis has also belted four home runs through the season’s first month as the Lady Cougars have won four of their last five games. In Week 4, LCHS nearly upset #2 Greenwood but fell by a run in extra innings.
Week 5 Schedule: Hopkins County Central (Monday), Todd County Central (Tuesday), Bowling Green (Friday), at Christian County (Saturday)
- Allen County-Scottsville Lady Patriots 7-4 (4)
Outlook: The Lady Patriots traveled to Tennessee last week and played in five games, including the Soddy Daisy Invitational. ACS went 2-3 and have returned now for an important district game with Barren County on Tuesday. Ally Anderson leads the team with a .560 batting average, 17 runs, 14 hits, and two home runs. With only one game scheduled for Week 5, the Lady Patriots will look to improve to 2-0 in District 15 play.
Week 5 Schedule: Barren County (Tuesday)
- Franklin-Simpson Lady Wildcats 4-7 (7)
Outlook: Franklin-Simpson started the season 1-5 but have rebounded with consecutive wins to improve to 4-7. Allie Utley leads the team with a .457 batting average, while Kloie Smith has knocked in 14 runs and belted four home runs through the season’s opening month. The Lady Wildcats started the week with an extra-inning victory over Warren East and now turn their sights on district matchups with Russellville and Todd County Central, as well as a Saturday showdown with South Warren.
Week 5 Schedule: Russellville (Tuesday), at Todd County Central (Wednesday), vs. McCracken County (Friday at Marshall County Slugfest), vs. South Warren & Marshall County (Saturday at Marshall County Slugfest)
- Clinton County Lady Bulldogs 8-7 (9)
Outlook: The Lady Bulldogs have won their last two games to move to 8-7 on the year. Lauren Winningham and Ella Marlow each have identical .467 batting averages with 21 hits. Winningham also has 18 RBI to her name. Clinton opens district play this week with games against Monroe County and Cumberland County.
Week 5 Schedule: Monroe County (Tuesday), at Cumberland County (Thursday), at Glasgow (Friday), Rockcastle County (Saturday)
- Todd County Central Lady Rebels 8-7 (NR)
Outlook: The Lady Rebels have been led by Abigail McPherson and Averie Luckenbill through the season’s first month. The senior McPherson is batting .432 with 14 runs, 15 RBI, 16 hits, and three home runs. The junior Luckenbill is batting .415 with 17 hits, 15 runs, and 13 RBI. Todd County lost its first district game of 2023 but will look to get back on track with two games against district opponents in Week 5.
Week 5 Schedule: at Logan County (Tuesday), Franklin-Simpson (Wednesday), Queen City Classic (three games Friday/Saturday)
Next Teams Up: Glasgow, Cumberland County
