By Shaun Szkolnik, sports editor
TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville varsity softball program honored five senior student-athletes Tuesday night before their game against Prattville. After the ceremony, the Huskies demolished their opponent 11-1 in five innings of play.
The seniors were escorted to the mound and gifted with balloons and flowers.
The graduating softball players are:
HT varsity softball seniors honored at Tuesday’s game
Hayden Neugent. She was escorted by Heidi Essig and Brad Neugent. She will be attending the University of Alabama where she will major in kinesiology.
Molly Cobb. She was escorted by Jeff and Julie Cobb. She will attend Auburn University at Montgomery where she will major in elementary education.
Hannah Borden. She was escorted by Ruth and Craig Borden. She will attend the University of Southern Mississippi where she will double major in Spanish and business.
Kailey Walters. She was escorted by Justin Walter and Amber Pendarvis. She will attend Samford University where she will major in health science.
Maddie Katona. She was escorted by Brandy and Steve Katona. She will attend Dartmouth College where she will major in chemical engineering.
The Huskies dominated the entire game, starting with Hannah Borden hitting a home run in the bottom of the first and scoring two runs.
Hayden Neugent took the win for the Huskies. She pitched five innings and allowed only one run on two hits. Neugent struck out 10 and walked one.
Melissa Townsend had the mound for Prattville. She pitched for one inning and gave up six runs on six hits. Townsend struck out two and walked one. Kaelyn Campbell pitched three and a third innings for Prattville.
Molly Cobb gave the Huskies their second homer in the second inning.
The Huskies hit well on Tuesday. Hannah Dorsett, Crystal Maze, Kenleigh Cahalan, Cobb and Anyce Harvey all managed multiple hits for the Huskies.
