Softball | 4/10/2026 9:54:00 AM

CLINTON -- The Clinton High School softball team overcame an early three-run deficit and outlasted Madison Central, 8-5, in an MHSAA Region 2-7A matchup Thursday night on the CHS campus.

Jaelyn Gholar drove in five runs on three hits, while the Lady Arrows backed Presleigh Burrow's complete-game effort with superb defense.

The win improved Clinton to 7-1 in league play and 14-10 overall.

Madison Central plated three runs on two hits and an error in the top of the first inning. Gholar sparked the Lady Arrows' response, driving in two runs with a two-out single.

Clinton seized control with a four-run third inning to take a 6-3 lead. Cailyn Willis delivered an RBI single, while Gholar added two more RBIs and later scored on a passed ball during the rally.

Gholar extended the lead to four runs in the fifth with a single to right field.

The Lady Jaguars answered with a two-run home run in the sixth to cut the deficit to 7-5, but Madison Rhodes responded with an RBI single to push the advantage back to three runs.

Willis collected two hits and stole three bases, highlighting a balanced offensive night that produced seven total hits.

Burrow scattered eight hits and worked out of several jams, striking out one and walking two.

UP NEXT

Clinton travels to Puckett for a non-region matchup against the Lady Wolves on Friday, April 10. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.

The Lady Arrows return to region play on Tuesday, April 14, traveling to Gluckstadt to face the Germantown Lady Mavericks.