LIBERTY – The Brookhaven Lady Cougars snapped a four-game losing skid Tuesday night after knocking off the Amite School Center Lady Rebels 9-7 in MAIS fastpitch softball district action.

“We had 9-1 lead through three innings of action, but ASC is too strong of a program to lay down, so the momentum switched directions in the bottom of the fourth,” said BA coach Becky Flowers. “We lost our focus in the fourth and gave up some hits. Our pitching (Alex Rae Smith) was strong and she hit her spots which allowed us to make plays.” The game was ended on a fly ball to right fielder Maura Dunaway and she threw out the runner at the plate for the final out. Overall, I am just glad to get the win!”

The Lady Cougars (9-12, 2-1) will have the rest of the week off before returning to action Tuesday as they prepare to host the Central Hinds Lady Cougars for a big district contest. Junior varsity action starts at 4:30 p.m., followed by the varsity game at 5:30 p.m..

Brookhaven Acad. 9, ASC 7 

The Lady Cougars came strong and overpowered the Lady Rebels early as they grabbed a 9-1 advantage in three innings of work.

In the bottom of the fourth and fifth inning, the Lady Rebels managed to shift the momentum into their favor as cut down BA’s large lead by scoring three run in each inning, but failed to come closer as the Lady Cougars’ defense managed to tightened up to secure the win.

Alex Rae Smith was the winning pitcher for the Lady Cougars with no strikeouts and two walks. Anna Grace Covington (0K, 2BB) also saw some action on the mound in relief.

Amanda Rushing was the offensive leader for BA with a double and two singles. Morgan Walker provided two singles. Hitting safely were Anna Smith, K.K. Jordan, Olivia Lofton, Anna Grace Covington and Alex Rae Smith.

In JV action,  the Lady Cougars fell 1-0 to ASC in four innings of action.

Madi Smith suffered the setback for BA with two strikeouts and one walk.

MaKayla Martin was the top slugger at the plate for the Lady Cougars with two singles. Jessica Wallace and Amanda Rushing provided a single each.