Prep roundup: Ferguson notches win No. 400 as Falkville downs Decatur Heritage

Apr. 17—FALKVILLE — Falkville softball coach Christy Ferguson reached a career milestone Thursday night, winning her 400th game as a head coach with the Blue Devils' 16-6 victory over Decatur Heritage.

Ferguson, who is in her 13th season as a head coach, has also coached at Hartselle and Danville. She led Hartselle to state championships in 2014 and 2018 and led Danville to the state tournament in 2023.

"I've been blessed that the Good Lord has allowed me to do something that I love for 28 years, 13 as a head coach," Ferguson said. "When I look back (on my career), I wouldn't be where I am without a lot of people. Assistant coaches, players, my parents and other family members have played a big part in me getting this far."

On Thursday, Harper Ward drove in three runs. Peyton Holloway added three hits and Karsyn Echols got the win, allowing five hits and six runs with 13 strikeouts. Brinley Aldridge led Decatur Heritage with two RBIs.

Ferguson, who is in her second season at Falkville, said she believes she'll keep going for at least a few more years and maybe even chase win No. 500.

"We have some really young and talented players here (at Falkville) that have rekindled that fire in me," she said. "500 could definitely be in sight but the big thing for me is just chasing that blue trophy. That's always my goal."

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Hartselle 18, Decatur 0: Amelia Fox, Katie Norgard and Hat Peterson all homered for Hartselle. Fox and Peterson finished with four RBIs each, while Norgard had three RBIs. Jazlyn Jackson led Decatur with two hits.

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West Morgan 8, Good Hope 4: Melea Harris had three hits in four at-bats and finished with three RBIs for the Rebels. Chasity Rikard and Alyssa Cleveland each added an RBI.

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Ardmore 17, Buckhorn 2: Makena Hall homered and had four RBIs to lead Ardmore. Fallon Broadway and Neeci Tyler each added two RBIs.

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Hazel Green 10, Austin 6: Liann Sanchez drove in three runs to lead Austin.

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Huntsville 3, West Limestone 2: Aubrey Bethune led West Limestone with two hits and an RBI.

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Hoover 10, Athens 7: Rayne Brewer reached base three times and scored twice for Athens (19-14-1).

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Central-Florence 13, Hatton 3: Izzy Vinson had an RBI and scored once for Hatton (4-30-1).

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Florence 7, East Limestone 2: Mahaley Lassie had an RBI and scored for East Limestone.

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Baseball

Lindsay Lane 13, Decatur Heritage 1: Grayson Miller drove in four runs on three hits for the 2A No. 1 Lions. Miller also got the win on the mound, allowing four hits and a run with eight strikeouts. Wyatt Wallace added three RBIs, while Landon Henry knocked in Decatur Heritage's run.

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