The Shadow
HILLSVILLE, VA. (VR) – The Alleghany JV Cougars rolled into town and turned the diamond into their playground — leaving scorched baselines, shattered momentum, and 17 runs in their wake.
This wasn’t just a win. It was a takeover.
From the very first inning, Alleghany made it clear — they weren’t here to play around. Carroll County blinked, and the Cougars were already on the board. A dropped third strike? Boom — Maddie Harmon scores. A routine out? Too late — Alleghany’s already tagging up and dashing home.
By the time the Cavaliers caught their breath, the Cougars had dropped 10 runs in back-to-back innings, flipping a tight game into a full-on rout.
Callie Uzzell? Cold-blooded. Two RBIs and basepath fireworks.
Ava Howard? Ruthless. Two-run single to blow the game open.
Analiese Webb? Automatic. RBI machine with ice in her veins.
And then there’s Lydia Herstine — who slammed the brakes on Carroll County’s offense like she was flipping a switch. Nine strikeouts. Zero mercy. She didn’t just pitch — she owned the circle.
At the plate, it was a Cougar hit parade. Lydia Herstine and Abby Patterson each collected multiple hits. Uzzell and Webb combined for six RBIs, and Ally Cottrell was the heartbeat of the dugout — drawing walks, extending at-bats, and keeping the lineup rolling.
Defensively? Tight. Aggressive. Smart. Every throw mattered. Every tag was nailed. This team plays with swagger and grit, and it shows in every inning. You can catch the girls back in action when they travel to Radford on May 6th.
