SHAWN DIGIANFELICE

Sports Writer

Shelbyville showed both its punch and its resilience this week, jumping out fast in one win, battling through adversity in another, and closing strong to take two of three. The Eaglettes set the tone early in a 5-2 victory over Centennial, couldn’t overcome a quick deficit against Warren County, then responded with a timely offensive surge and clutch hitting to secure a 7-5 road win over Cornersville.

Shelbyville Central – 5, Centennial – 2

Shelbyville wasted little time taking control Monday, scoring four runs in the opening inning and riding a steady effort in the circle to a 5-2 win over Centennial.

The Eaglettes set the tone right away with a fast start at the plate. Sydney Moore, Sequoyah Young and Jeheili Palacios Acuna all helped fuel the first-inning surge, with Shelbyville grabbing early momentum it never gave back.

Palacios Acuna led the Eaglettes offensively going 3-for-4. Young, Moore, Jazzlynn Nowlin and Palacios Acuna each drove in a run. In the circle,

Tenley West gave Shelbyville a solid outing, working 5.2 innings and allowing two runs, though neither was earned, on six hits. She struck out one and walked three. Rileah Crutcher got the save as she recorded the last for outs of the game.

Warren County – 8, Shelbyville Central – 1

Shelbyville couldn’t recover from an early deficit Tuesday night, falling 8-1 to Warren County as the Lady Pioneers used a fast start and steady pressure to pull away.

Warren County plated three runs in the opening inning and never looked back, adding runs in four more frames to keep the Eaglettes chasing the game throughout.

Shelbyville managed just one run despite collecting seven hits, unable to string together the timely offense needed to close the gap.

Janiya Anderson led the Eaglettes at the plate with a strong 2-for-3 effort and scored the team’s lone run. Sequoyah Young delivered the biggest extra-base hit of the night, finishing 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI. Janiya Leslie, Laila Lauderdale, Sydney Moore, and Maci Lovvorn each added a hit as Shelbyville showed flashes offensively but couldn’t capitalize consistently.

Shelbyville used a pair of pitchers in the loss. Rileah Crutcher getting the start and working three innings. Crutcher allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits, striking out one and walking three. Tenley West provided four innings of relief, surrendering three runs on four hits with two walks and no strikeouts.

Shelbyville Central – 7, Cornersville – 5

Shelbyville did their damage early and held on late Thursday night, riding a five-run second inning and a standout performance from Janiya Leslie to a 7-5 road win over Cornersville.

After falling behind 1-0 in the first, Shelbyville flipped the game in a hurry in the second. The Eaglettes strung together timely hits and capitalized on opportunities to plate five runs, taking control of the momentum they would never fully give back.

Leslie led the charge at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBIs and a home run, setting the tone for Shelbyville’s offense. Allianna Rippy added a big swing as well, driving in two runs and finishing with a homer, while Maci Lovvorn had a two run homer. The Eaglettes finished with six hits but made them count, matching their hit total with seven runs.

In the circle, Tenley West delivered a steady outing, working 6.1 innings while allowing three runs on 11 hits, striking out four. She worked through traffic much of the night but limited the damage and kept Cornersville from putting together a big inning.

Rileah Crutcher came on in relief to record the final two outs.

Shelbyville (6-18, 1-7), will return to action on Monday as they travel to Franklin County. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 P.M.