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Meigs County bounces back for its third state softball title in a row [photos]

Meigs County catcher Aubrey Reed was unable to get this White House Heritage runner out in a 3-1 loss in the first game of the TSSAA Class AA state softball final. However, the Toledo signee hit a key two-run homer early as the Lady Tigers won the next game and the championship. Meigs County catcher Aubrey Reed was unable to get this White House Heritage runner out in a 3-1 loss in the first game of the TSSAA Class AA state softball final. However, the Toledo signee hit a key two-run homer early as the Lady Tigers won the next game and the championship.

By Kelley Smiddie May 26, 2018 3 min read

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Meigs County bounces back for its third state softball title in a row

Meigs County second baseman, Taylor Odum (1) catches a pop up for a out. Meigs County faced White House Heritage in the final of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County's Taylor Odum (1) connects for a base hit. White House Heritage forces a second game by defeating Meigs 3 to 1. Meigs County faced White House Heritage in the final of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County shortstop, Kaylie Moore (25) throws to first. Walker Valley faced Powell in the final of the TSSAA Class AAA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County's Kassidy Kenny (20) watches a ball go by. White House Heritage forces a second game by defeating Meigs 3 to 1. Meigs County faced White House Heritage in the final of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County head coach Jeff Davis tries to settle his Lady Tigers. White House Heritage forces a second game by defeating Meigs 3 to 1. Meigs County faced White House Heritage in the final of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County High School pitcher Ashley Rogers winds up during a game against White House Heritage in the TSSAA Class AA softball state tournament in May 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. / Staff photo by Robin Rudd

Meigs County's Ashley Rogers (14) and Summer Skinner (32) almost collide going after a pop up. White House Heritage forces a second game by defeating Meigs 3 to 1. Meigs County faced White House Heritage in the final of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County's Arika Reed (23) bunts. White House Heritage forces a second game by defeating Meigs 3 to 1. Meigs County faced White House Heritage in the final of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County pitcher, Ashley Rogers (14) winds up to pitch. White House Heritage forces a second game by defeating Meigs 3 to 1. Meigs County faced White House Heritage in the final of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County fans cheer on their Lady Tigers. White House Heritage forces a second game by defeating Meigs 3 to 1. Meigs County faced White House Heritage in the final of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County's Ashley Rogers (14) winds up to pitch in the final game of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County's Ashley Rogers winds up to pitch in the final game of the TSSAA Class AA softball tournament in Murfreesboro. She and the team won their third state championship in as many years.

Meigs County's Aubrey Reed (33) yells as she heads home after heading a two-run homer in the final game of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County's Kaylie Moore (25) gets underbeath a ball that would fall into right field for a hit in the final game of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County's Aubrey Reed connects for a two-run home run in the final game of the TSSAA Class AA softball tournament Friday night in Murfreesboro.

Meigs County softball players embrace after the final out of the program's third state championship in three years in Murfreesboro.

Meigs County players rush to claim the championship trophy after the final game of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Megis County players rush to claim the championship trophy after defeating White House Heritage 3 to 1 in the final game of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Meigs County's Taylor Odum, right, embraces another player after the Lady Tigers defeated White House Heritage 3 to 1 in the final game of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

Pigtails fly as the Meigs County players embrace after defeating White House Heritage 3 to 1 in the final game of the TSSAA Class AA softball championship at the Starplex in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on May 25, 2018.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Meigs County won its third consecutive state TSSAA state softball championship Friday at Starplex No. 2. And while coach Jeff Davis said it’s easy to compare them – “It’s really the same as the first two. It’s awesome,” he said – there is one difference.

The Lady Tigers moved up a classification this year but still managed to win the title, defeating White House Heritage 3-1 in the Class AA championship game Friday night.

The Lady Patriots had forced a second final by defeating Meigs 3-1.

At the end of last season, after helping Meigs win its second consecutive Class A title, pitcher Ashley Rogers was asked how many innings she had left in her arm. “I probably have zero,” was her answer.

So could she have gone for more this time?