The Beggs Lady Demons put together an impressive showing at the plate but ultimately fell short in a 12-9 loss to Dewar at MCN’s Claude Cox Omniplex on March 24.

In a high-scoring contest, Beggs out-hit Dewar 15-14, with five players – Brooklyn Hazelwood, Willow Herod, Emma Trimble, Aliyah Vernon and Taytum Mills – each recording two hits. Despite the strong offensive output, timely hits and key moments favored Dewar.

Dewar struck first in the opening inning when E. Hall launched a two-run home run to center field. The visitors added to their lead in the third inning with RBI singles from J. Berry and K. Anderson, extending the advantage to 5-0.

Beggs responded in a big way in the bottom of the third, erupting for five runs on four hits to even the score. Stella Howell drove in a run with a single, while an error allowed another to cross the plate. The highlight of the inning came from Emma Trimble, who blasted an inside-thepark home run to bring in three runs and shift momentum.

The game remained tight, but Dewar regained the lead in the top of the fourth inning, capitalizing on a Beggs error to go ahead 6-5. From there, Dewar maintained its edge in a back-and-forth battle.

Trimble led the Lady Demons offensively, driving in three runs while going 2-for-4 at the plate. Beggs finished with 15 total hits, showcasing depth and consistency throughout the lineup.

Ruby Tenison pitched a complete game for Beggs, allowing 14 hits and 12 runs- six earnedover seven innings, while striking out one and walking one.

Dewar was led by K. Anderson, who went 3-for-4 at the plate, while Hall and M. Story each contributed two RBIs.

Although the Lady Demons came up short, their offensive performance highlighted their ability to compete in high-scoring matchups and keep pressure on opposing teams throughout the game.