Athens Bible School's Luke Murrell struck out all 15 batters he faced in a 13-0 win over Shoals Christian, while Ethan Johnson went 3-for-3 with four RBIs for the Trojans. Decatur won 3-2 against West Morgan in 10 innings, with Sam Stepenson delivering the winning run. Other games included Athens defeating James Clemens 5-0, Falkville beating Brewer 5-2, Hatton's 10-1 win against Rogers, Ardmore's 12-2 victory over West Limestone, Elkmont’s 19-9 win against East Lawrence, and Danville's 8-0 triumph over Decatur Heritage.

By the Numbers
  • Luke Murrell struck out all 15 batters he faced in the baseball game.
  • Ethan Johnson went 3-for-3 with four RBIs for Athens Bible School.
  • McKinley McCaghren threw a complete-game shutout for Danville Softball, allowing one hit and striking out eight.
  • Abby Lindsey drove in five runs for Austin Softball in a high-scoring 14-14 game against Florence.
State of Play
  • Luke Murrell's perfect game was a standout performance in high school baseball.
  • Multiple teams showcased strong offensive and pitching performances in various baseball and softball games.
What's Next

Teams like West Morgan and Danville look to build on their recent victories in upcoming games, as the high school baseball and softball seasons progress.

Bottom Line

Athens Bible School's dominant baseball win, along with other impressive performances in high school baseball and softball games, highlight the competitive spirit and skill on display in local sports, setting the stage for continued excitement in the season ahead.