NU softball squad drops game to West Jefferson

Lady Cats pitcher Leah Cox and West Jefferson's Jenna Mannon engaged in a pitcher's duel before West Jefferson scored 5 runs in the 7th inning.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 5:49pm

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For six innings, North Union and West Jefferson were locked in a close pitcher's duel, with each team scoring just one run. However, West Jefferson broke through in the 7th inning, scoring 5 runs to defeat the North Union Lady Cats.

Why it matters

This loss drops the North Union softball team's record, making it more difficult for them to compete for a league title or playoff spot. The game highlighted the strong pitching performances from both teams, but ultimately West Jefferson was able to pull away late.

The details

North Union pitcher Leah Cox and West Jefferson's Jenna Mannon each gave up just one run through the first six innings. But in the 7th inning, West Jefferson scored 5 runs to pull away and defeat North Union.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, March 27, 2026.

The players

Leah Cox

The pitcher for the North Union Lady Cats softball team.

Jenna Mannon

The pitcher for the West Jefferson Roughriders softball team.

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The takeaway

This game highlighted the strong pitching on both sides, but West Jefferson was ultimately able to break through late and hand North Union a tough loss. The Lady Cats will need to regroup and try to bounce back in their next game.