Lady Maroons Defeat Webster in Scrimmage

Madisonville-North Hopkins uses big 2nd inning to hold off late surge from Webster County

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:26am

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Madisonville-North Hopkins scored six runs in the 2nd inning and held on for a 9-5 victory over Webster County in a five-inning scrimmage on Thursday. Freshman Sadie Kirk hit a 3-run homer to highlight the big inning for the Lady Maroons, who also took advantage of two Webster errors and a passed ball to add three more runs in the 5th. Webster scored five runs in the bottom of the 5th but couldn't complete the comeback. Kirk earned the win in the circle, striking out seven over three innings.

Why it matters

This scrimmage provided an early test for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming high school softball season. Madisonville-North Hopkins showed its offensive firepower, while Webster County demonstrated its ability to battle back from a large deficit.

The details

Madisonville-North Hopkins got singles from Nevaeh Lindle, Kylie Watkins, and Kendall Patterson to set the table in the 2nd inning. Freshman Sadie Kirk then hit a 3-run homer to left field to give the Lady Maroons a 6-0 lead. Madisonville added three more runs in the 5th inning, taking advantage of two Webster errors and a passed ball. Webster scored five runs in the bottom of the 5th but couldn't complete the comeback.

  • The scrimmage took place on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
  • Madisonville-North Hopkins will open the regular season on Monday at Lyon County.
  • Webster County will open the regular season with a road trip to Trigg County.

The players

Sadie Kirk

Freshman pitcher for Madisonville-North Hopkins who earned the win, striking out seven over three innings and hitting a 3-run homer.

Layla Scott

Webster County player who doubled and drove in two runs.

Natalie Eversole

Webster County pitcher who took the loss, giving up six earned runs on six hits with one strikeout in one and a third innings.

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What’s next

The Lady Maroons will be on the road at Lyon County to open the regular season on Monday. Webster will also open away from home with a trip to Trigg County.

The takeaway

Madisonville-North Hopkins showed its offensive firepower, while Webster County demonstrated its ability to battle back from a large deficit in this early-season scrimmage, providing both teams valuable experience as they look ahead to the start of the regular season.