Lady Tigers Go 5-1 at Bob Jones Tournament

Hartselle softball team dominates area rival and tournament competition

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:12pm

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The Hartselle Lady Tigers softball team had a strong week, opening with a 17-7 area victory over Athens before going 4-1 at the Bob Jones Tournament in Madison, Alabama. The team was led by standout performances from players like Ryley Cate Wolf, Katie Norgard, and Amelia Fox, who combined for multiple home runs and RBIs across the six games.

Why it matters

The Lady Tigers' success this week demonstrates their competitiveness in both area play and tournament competition, positioning them well for the rest of the season as they look to build on last year's strong performance.

The details

In the area game against Athens, Hartselle rolled to a 17-7 win in five innings, with Ryley Cate Wolf going 2-for-3 with two home runs and seven RBIs. At the Bob Jones Tournament, the Lady Tigers opened with an 8-0 mercy-rule victory over Oakland (TN) and a 9-1 win over Smyrna (TN). They then edged Huntsville 2-1 in a pitchers' duel before defeating Gibbs (TN) 8-1. The team's lone loss came against South Warren, who shut them out 6-0.

  • On March 31, Hartselle defeated Athens 17-7.
  • The Bob Jones Tournament took place over the weekend of April 4-6.

The players

Ryley Cate Wolf

A standout player for the Lady Tigers, going 2-for-3 with two home runs and seven RBIs against Athens.

Katie Norgard

Hit a home run and drove in three RBIs in the win over Athens.

Amelia Fox

Scored four runs and drove in one against Athens, and hit a home run and two doubles in the tournament.

Abigail Kubica

Pitched a complete-game shutout against Huntsville in the tournament.

Aubree Peak

Earned the win in relief against Athens and as the starter against Gibbs in the tournament.

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What they’re saying

“We've been working hard in practice and it's great to see that pay off with some big wins this week.”

— Ryley Cate Wolf, Hartselle Softball Player

What’s next

The Lady Tigers will look to carry their momentum from this successful week into their next set of games as they continue their push towards the postseason.

The takeaway

Hartselle's softball team demonstrated its depth and versatility this week, with contributions from multiple players leading to dominant performances against both area and tournament competition. The Lady Tigers appear poised for a strong season as they build on last year's success.