It was never really a challenge for the Reeltown softball team on Saturday.
Having already posted an undefeated area record heading into the Class 2A Area 6 tournament, the Rebels reminded everyone how they achieved it. First up was Loachapoka, which saw a premature ending after four innings of play at 17-1.
Crisdan Dunn, to put it simply, was on fire at the plate. She finished three-for-four with her at-bats — two of which went for home runs. Dunn would add three runs and four RBIs to her impressive number. However, she was not the only Reeltown batter who flourished in Game 1.
The Rebels kicked off the day with seven runs scored in the bottom of the first inning, with much of that success continuing. They racked up a monstrous total of 21 hits; Caroline Sutherlin, Kellie Whitlow and Blair Johnston joined Dunn with three hits. Along with their performances in the batter’s box, everyone in the lineup recorded a hit.
The success carried over to the circle as well. Sydney Davis saw soul pitching duty for Reeltown, where she logged eight K’s while surrendering two hits and one run.
Reeltown would meet with Loachpoka once more in the championship bout — where the results remained the same.
In the 15-0 win, yet again, the game found itself ending prematurely in just three innings of play while the Rebels crossed the double-digit hit mark again; this time with 17 total hits. Dunn’s at-bat did not take a step down either; hitting two more home runs to put her at four on the day. She wasn’t alone, this time Lilli Johnston joined in on the fun with a homer of her own in the second inning to pair alongside a double and a single. Sutherlin chipped in with three more hits to add to her impressive numbers as well.
The pitching was just as good as the first game, Johnston saw the circle for all three innings — striking out five of the 12 batters she faced. She did not surrender a hit or a run either.
Now, the Rebels ticket to regionals has been punched. Their opponent has yet to be determined as other teams close out their area slate, but one thing is for certain — the next time you see them it’ll be in Montgomery.