Starkville Academy Softball Celebrates a Big Win!

Starkville, September 25, 2025

News Summary

Starkville Academy’s softball team has rebounded from a four-game losing streak with an impressive 12-2 victory over Central Holmes. With a strong offense scoring 14 runs from 12 hits, standout players like Molly Ingram and Ella Kate Heflin helped the Eagles secure their postseason readiness. Now with a regular season record of 10-6, Starkville Academy is set to enter the North 4A regional tournament as the No. 3 seed, beginning their journey against Magnolia Heights.

Starkville Academy Softball Finds Their Groove: A Sweet Victory and Postseason Ready!

In the charming town of Starkville, exciting news is buzzing from the sports community! The Starkville Academy softball team has kicked off their postseason preparation on a high note, breaking a four-game losing streak with an impressive win against Central Holmes on Monday. The final score? A thrilling 12-2 in just five innings!

Starkville’s victory was a true team effort, showcasing a whopping 14 runs from 12 hits. Breaking down the game, the Eagles started strong, scoring 3 runs in the first inning, followed by 2 runs in the second, another run in the third, one more in the fourth, and then exploded with a stunning 5 runs in the fifth inning. Central Holmes only managed to break the scoreboard in the fifth, managing to score 2 runs.

Stars Shine Bright on the Field

Several players stood out during the match, making waves with their performance. Molly Ingram was a force to be reckoned with, flying around the bases with 2 doubles, a single, and driving in 2 RBIs. Not to be outdone, Ella Kate Heflin racked up 4 singles and 3 RBIs! Piper Sowell chipped in with 2 hits and 1 RBI, while Preslee Jackson’s highlight was a jaw-dropping triple during that intense fifth inning. Others like Lauren Adkerson, Emmi Miller, Piper Graves, and Sarah Montgomery all contributed to the win with their own hits.

On the mound, Ingram was nothing short of sensational, pitching 4.2 innings and striking out 9 batters while allowing only 4 hits. To cap things off, Azleigh Slivka came in to seal the deal, getting the final out and celebrating a much-needed victory!

Regular Season Wrap-Up and Playoff Preview

With the win against Central Holmes, Starkville Academy wrapped up their regular season with a record of 10-6. In District 2-4A play, they finished with a 2-4 record, which earned them the No. 3 seed for the upcoming North 4A regional tournament.

Mark your calendars! The regional tournament is set to take place at Bayou Academy from Saturday through Monday. Starkville’s first tournament game will be against Magnolia Heights at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, and if they win, they will take on either the No. 1 East Rankin Academy or No. 4 Madison St. Joe at 3:15 p.m. on the same day.

Other notable matchups include No. 1 Bayou Academy facing Heritage Academy at 10 a.m. and No. 2 Hartfield playing against No. 3 Pillow Academy, also at 10 a.m.. The tournament will culminate in championship games on Monday, with the loser’s bracket game at noon and the winner’s bracket game at 3:30 p.m..

Every team is fighting for their spot in the next level, with the top two teams from the tournament advancing to the Division I Tournament, and lower ranks moving into divisions II and III. Tournaments scheduled at the Magee Sports Complex will take place from October 4 to October 6.

With Starkville Academy’s positive momentum from the recent win, they’ll be gearing up for their postseason journey. Fans and supporters, get ready to rally behind your Eagles as they aim for victory!

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