By Josie Howell, The St. Clair Times
SPRINGVILLE — After finishing the 2021 season as Class 6A state runner ups, the Springville Tigers are looking for another successful season after collecting six straight wins right out of the gate, including a 13-1 victory over Leeds on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
The Tigers kicked things off with a 12-2 win over Pelham and later placed runner up to Hoover at the John Carroll Classic, beating Briarwood Christian (10-1), Homewood (5-2) and two shutouts against Shades Valley (12-0, 13-0).
Most recently, the Tigers defeated Tuscaloosa County on Tuesday and then Leeds on Thursday in their first home game of the season.
Springville 14, Tuscaloosa County 12
The Tigers continued to improve on their record after defeating Tuscaloosa County on Tuesday.
Makayln Kyser set the tone early in the game with a home run at the top of the first with Bekah Hargrove and Emmy Leopard on bases and ready to score.
After singles from Sydney Hathcock, Layla Bradshaw, Tori Barnes and Bella Bullington along with a few errors from the opposing team, Barnes slugged a triple to right field allowing for herself, Kyser and Bullington to put a point each on the scoreboard.
The Tigers finally sealed the win with one last home run by Hathcock.
Barnes went 4-for-5 at the plate while Hargrove went 3-for-4. Kyster, Hathcock and Barnes all drove in three runs a piece.
Springville 13, Leeds 1
The Tigers finished out the week with a win over Leeds to improve 7-1. The Greenwave will have a chance at redemption as they host the Tigers on Monday.
Bullington kicked off the game in the first inning as she slugged a triple allowing for a run by Hargrove. Kyser, however, managed to put the game away with one of her infamous homeruns in the final inning, driving in three runs total.
Barnes had a perfect day at the plate going 2-for-2. Hargrove went 2-for-3 at the plate and put a team best of three runs on the board. Bullington also went 2-for-3 with three toal RBIs.
Meanwhile, Chesney Robison put the only run for Leeds on the board for the Greenwave and went 1-for-2 at the plate. Leeds now sits at 1-4 overall.