The tense match reached its climax in the bottom of the eighth inning when the score was tied at eight, and Jamey Williams’ line drive drove in the winning run for the Trojans.
Howard played a pivotal role in leading South Lenoir to a conference championship and a 15-6 season, including an impressive 11-1 record in conference play. Throughout the season, she accumulated 78 service points, 244 kills, and a 3.1 kills per set ratio.
Garrett Byrd threw a complete game, giving up only one hit, one walk, and ten strikeouts. Byrd went 3-4 at the plate with three RBI and a home run to deep left-center field.