Lady Lyons Turn Back Crittenden to Move On in All A

Ava Prow strikes out six as Lyon County defeats Crittenden County 5-1 in 2nd Region All A Classic softball action.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:07am

A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a high school softball game, with sharp planes of bright green, royal blue, and gold overlapping to create a dynamic, fragmented visual.Lyon County's softball team advances in the regional tournament with a hard-fought victory over Crittenden County.Marion Today

The Lyon County Lady Lyons defeated the Crittenden County Lady Rockets 5-1 in the 2nd Region All A Classic softball tournament on Monday. Ava Prow struck out six batters and scattered nine hits to lead the Lady Lyons, while Olivia Moore went 3-for-4 at the plate with two doubles and two RBIs. Lyon County will advance to the semifinal round to face Fort Campbell on Tuesday.

Why it matters

The All A Classic tournament is an important annual event for smaller high schools in Kentucky, providing an opportunity for them to compete for a regional championship. Lyon County's victory over Crittenden County keeps their hopes alive of advancing in the tournament and potentially winning the 2nd Region title.

The details

Ava Prow pitched a complete game for Lyon County, striking out six batters and allowing nine hits. Offensively, Olivia Moore led the way, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs. Audrey Akridge also had a double and an RBI for the Lady Lyons. Crittenden County's lone run came in the sixth inning when Anna Boone tripled and scored on a single by Elle McDaniel, who finished the game 2-for-3.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • Lyon County will face Fort Campbell in the semifinal round on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

The players

Ava Prow

The starting pitcher for Lyon County, who struck out six batters and scattered nine hits in the complete game victory.

Olivia Moore

The Lyon County player who went 3-for-4 at the plate with two doubles and two RBIs to lead the Lady Lyons' offense.

Audrey Akridge

The Lyon County player who hit a double and drove in a run in the win over Crittenden County.

Anna Boone

The Crittenden County player who tripled and scored the Lady Rockets' lone run in the sixth inning.

Elle McDaniel

The Crittenden County player who went 2-for-3 and drove in the Lady Rockets' only run with a single in the sixth inning.

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What they’re saying

“We knew Crittenden would be a tough opponent, but our girls came out focused and ready to play. Ava did a great job in the circle and Olivia really sparked us offensively.”

— Todd Griffin, Lyon County Head Coach

What’s next

Lyon County will face Fort Campbell in the semifinal round of the 2nd Region All A Classic on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Marion, Kentucky. The winner will advance to the regional championship game.

The takeaway

Lyon County's victory over Crittenden County in the 2nd Region All A Classic softball tournament showcases the strength of their program and their ability to compete against tough opponents. The Lady Lyons will now have the opportunity to advance further in the tournament and potentially win the regional title.