Photos courtesy Jessie Otten
Sophomore Aylah Jones is setting the bar very high for herself in terms of pitching accomplishments as an underclassman for the EP Panther softball team. Jones struck out 14, allowed no hits, and no walks on Thursday as the Panthers beat Bureau Valley 8-0 in Prophetstown.
Only one BV batter reached base in the contest with Jones facing just one batter over the minimum for a 7 inning game. One BV hitter reached on a error, but the Storm never got a ball out of the infield as Jones collected a near perfect win.
Jones also led the Panthers offensively going 4/4 including a home run and scoring three times. Emma Davis went 3/3 including a home run and a double, driving in three and scoring three times. Ady Scott had three RBIs on two hits.
“The girls came ready to play tonight. After a hot start we got a little impatient and weren’t waiting for our pitch at bat,” said head coach Kerrie Tenboer. “Aylah and Emma’s home runs helped seal the deal. Aylah threw lights out tonight. It was another great team effort by everyone.”
Tenboer said Jones never had a full count on any hitter and knew after the first two innings she was watching something special. “Her ball was moving really well and she was throwing harder than she has so far this season,” said Tenboer.
The 4-0 Panthers play at Morrison on Friday.
