The Jeff Davis High School Softball Yellow Jackets bounced back in the win column Saturday, combining 10 hits with strong pitching to defeat Coffee, 5-2. Coffee struck first in the top of the third inning when Fender delivered an RBI single, but the Jackets quickly answered in the bottom half.
Madison Joyce came through with a two-run double to put Jeff Davis in front, and Gabby Taylor brought home another run on a lineout to give the Jackets a 3-1 lead. Taylor also delivered in the circle, earning the win after working five and one-third innings. She allowed two runs on six hits while striking out six and walking two.
Anna Grace Alligood took over in relief and shut the door. Alligood tossed 1⅔ scoreless innings, allowing no hits while striking out one and issuing no walks.
Jeff Davis put together a balanced offensive effort with 10 hits. Joyce led the way with two RBIs and finished 2-for-4. Abby Williams, Briley Reagin, Joyce and Alligood each collected two hits for the Jackets.
Coffee finished with six hits, led by Douglas, who went 2-for-3. Fender and Wilson each drove in a run.
After being shut out by Bacon County on Thursday, Saturday’s performance gave the Jackets a quick response — with timely hitting throughout the lineup and a strong finish in the circle to secure the 5-2 victory. Jeff Davis was also supposed to play Vidalia, but the game had to be postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled for a later date.
