Oliver Reaches Milestone in Trigg Win, Lady Wildcats Crash Top 25

Trigg County softball team earns first-ever state ranking after strong showing at Bob Jones Classic

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:59pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a softball game or match, with sharp geometric planes in bright colors representing the action on the field.Trigg County's softball team continues to reach new heights, with a star pitcher and the program's first-ever state ranking.Cullman Today

The Trigg County Lady Wildcats softball team had a successful weekend at the Bob Jones Classic tournament in Huntsville, Alabama, with a 1-0 win over Cullman and a narrow 3-2 loss to McEwen, Tennessee. In the win over Cullman, senior pitcher Tember Oliver recorded her 500th career strikeout, joining two other Lady Wildcats in the 500-strikeout club. Despite the loss to McEwen, Trigg County was ranked No. 20 in the latest Kentucky Softball Coaches Poll, the first time the program has been ranked statewide.

Why it matters

Trigg County's softball team has emerged as a rising power in Kentucky, with strong pitching and a talented roster. The team's first-ever state ranking is a significant milestone that showcases the program's growth and success. The 500-strikeout achievement by Oliver also highlights the individual excellence of the team's star pitcher.

The details

In the 1-0 win over Cullman, Trigg County scored the game's lone run in the third inning when EmmaLee Futrell singled, was sacrificed to second, and scored on a Kady Fuller single. Pitcher Tember Oliver improved to 12-0 on the season, striking out four and walking one. Her fifth-inning strikeout of Dracen Bates was the 500th of her career. In the 3-2 loss to McEwen, Trigg County took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning on RBI singles by Oliver and Livia Breckel, but McEwen scored one in the fourth and two in the fifth to rally for the win.

  • Trigg County wrapped up play at the Bob Jones Classic outside of Huntsville, Alabama, on Saturday.
  • Tember Oliver recorded her 500th career strikeout in the win over Cullman.
  • Trigg County was ranked No. 20 in the latest Kentucky Softball Coaches Poll on Monday.

The players

Tember Oliver

A senior pitcher for the Trigg County Lady Wildcats who recorded her 500th career strikeout in the team's win over Cullman. She is one of three Lady Wildcats to reach the 500-strikeout milestone.

Hannah Colbert

A former Trigg County Lady Wildcats pitcher who holds the school record with 765 career strikeouts.

Alison Russell

A former Trigg County Lady Wildcats pitcher who recorded 654 career strikeouts, the second-most in school history.

Ava Lastovka

A sophomore pitcher for McEwen, Tennessee who struck out eight Trigg County batters and is garnering several Division I looks after a standout freshman season.

Lily Eagleson

The Trigg County pitcher who took the loss against McEwen, but struck out two and gave up three earned runs in five innings of work.

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What they’re saying

“Tember Oliver's 500th career strikeout is a remarkable achievement that puts her in elite company among Trigg County softball greats.”

— Monty Todd, Trigg County Lady Wildcats head coach

What’s next

Trigg County will play at Christian County on Monday at 6:00 PM. The game was removed from the KHSAA schedule, but coach Monty Todd confirmed it will still be played.

The takeaway

Trigg County's softball program has emerged as a rising power in Kentucky, with the team's first-ever state ranking and a star pitcher in Tember Oliver who has joined an elite group of 500-strikeout club members. The Lady Wildcats' success this season has put the program on the map and established them as a team to watch in the state.