Soddy-Daisy High School softball players wore wristbands with the initials “CK” as they took the field Friday to honor the late Clifford Kirk.
“We are playing in the memory of Clifford,” said the Lady Trojans’ leadoff hitter Courtney Sneed who will play college softball for Tennessee Wesleyan. “We all are motivated and he meant a lot to so many people. Today was a day to remember him, no matter if we win or lose.”
Sneed went 3-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday’s 10-0 win over Sale Creek to open the Clifford Kirk Memorial Tournament. Regan Uren also drove in three runs, while Tatum Massengale doubled in a run and Jenna Sims hit a two-run home run to back up strong pitching work by Taylor Lloyd.
The Lady Trojans fell 9-3 in their next game to Summitt.
* Chattanooga Christian 4, Ooltewah 3; CCS 4, Gibbs 3; CCS 7, Cleveland 1: The Lady Chargers enjoyed a stellar 3-0 start to the Clifford Kirk Memorial Tournament as Lauren Kay had a strong day at the plate going 5-for-8 with a home run, three doubles and six RBIs. Emily Day, Halie Thompson and Autumn Hughes all picked up victories pitching for the Lady Chargers who are now 6-1.