Gibbs softball takes home its 11th state title

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WATE) — Gibbs softball had no problems taking home its 11th title in program history and first since 2017. The Eagles soared to a 6-1 win over Carter.

Gibbs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the third inning. Lacey Keck doubled in the first run of the game. Addison Merritt was the next batter, and she cracked a double to center field, which plated Madilynn Rutherford.

The Eagles scored two more in the fifth on an error and a groundout. Carter answered back with a run on an error in the bottom of the frame, but Gibbs continued to add to its lead.

Keck was in the circle the entire time for Gibbs. The junior picked up five strikeouts, no earned runs and only two hits surrendered.

Savanna Melo led the team on offense going 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run.

The Eagles have made the state championship game 15 times in their program’s history. They have won 11 of those appearances.

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