Clarksville High erases Beech’s early lead in Region 5-AAA softball semifinals

By Neil Rye May 18, 2021 1:54 pm

Clarksville NowMichael RiosClarksville High School played Beech High in the softball regional semifinals on May 17, 2021.

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – After facing an early 3-0 deficit Monday at home in the Region 5-AAA semifinals, Clarksville High softball stormed back to pick up a 8-3 victory over Beech.

Wildcat pitcher and Sydney Weatherford logged seven innings, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out six Buccaneers in the win.

Clarksville High School played Beech High in the softball regional semifinals on May 17, 2021. (Michael Rios)

The Evansville commit also finished 4-for-4 at the plate with a double, home run and three RBIs while Emberly Nichols and Abby Chappell combined for six hits, two walks and two runs scored for the Wildcats.

Keyleigh Midgett had three hits, including a double and an RBI for Beech.

Clarksville (39-1-1) will play host to Springfield (24-9-1) Wednesday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in the Region 5-AAA championship game.

The Wildcats defeated the Yellowjackets 10-5 for the District 10-AAA title on Friday.

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