Gibbs Softball wins back-to-back state titles

Gibbs Softball wins back-to-back state titles

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WATE) — It was a duel of the defense for Gibbs and Dekalb. The game went 10 innings until the Eagles finally broke through to win the Class 3A Championship 1-0. The battle showcased a level of resiliency that the Eagles have built up throughout the entire season. "I think we just needed to be patient," said Gibbs Softball head coach Carol Mitchell. "I think we got better throughout the game with their pitcher. We knew that s…

DeKalb County Softball Finishes Class 3A State Runners-Up Following 10-Inning, 1-0 Battle With Gibbs

By Noah McKay The DeKalb County Tigerettes finished as runner ups in the Class 3A state softball tournament, falling 1-0 to defending champion Gibbs in 10 innings.  The best season in program history saw the Tigerettes reach the state championship game for the first time, ultimately falling on a walkoff RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning. “I didn’t expect anything less. I knew it was going to be a dogfight from the beginning,” said DCHS…