Suwannee made their season record 3-1 with a 1-1 record in district play after defeating Middleburg 4-1. The Lady Dogs controlled the game form the first inning behind a strong showing from senior pitcher Lea Schenck.

Al Cash got things rolling in the second for Suwannee offense with a hit she turned into a run. In the third, Cash walked and stole second. Chelsea Davis walked. Then Brooklyn Ross, who has had the hot bat for Suwannee, nailed a base hit and scored Cash and Davis. The Lady Dogs headed into the fourth up 3-0.

Middleburg went three up three down in the top of the fourth and so did Suwannee. Schenck got into a little trouble in the fifth. With one on, Middleburg doubled and scored. That was their first and only score of the game. Dale Townsend caught a high fly to right field to end the inning.

Cash singled into right to start the bottom of the fifth. Davis sacrificed to send Cash to third. Cash scored off a passed ball to make it 4-1. Brooklyn Ross doubled and Middleburg trotted out a new pitcher. The inning ended with Suwannee up 4-1.

Schenck got into some more trouble in the sixth, walking one and loading the bases. But the Suwannee defense helped her out of the jam. Cash made two beautiful catches to end the inning with no runs scored.

Cortney Ross hit a line drive for a single in the bottom of the sixth, but was left on.

The Suwannee defense held Middleburg in the seventh with another good catch by Cash. The final score was 4-1 with Suwannee taking home the district victory.

The JV Lady Dogs played the JV Middleburg team and ended after time was called tied at 1-1.

Look for more Suwannee softball on Friday, March 3 when the Lady Dogs host district opponent Baker County. Game time for the JV is 4:30 p.m. with the varsity playing at 6:30 p.m.