Lady Jackets win slugfest over Harlan in 52nd District matchup

Lady Jackets win slugfest over Harlan in 52nd District matchup

By Bill Templeton Sports Writer Visiting Middlesboro broke open a close game Monday by scoring four runs in the fifth inning and went on to post a 13-8 52nd District softball victory over Harlan. The win by the Lady Jackets improved their overall record to 6-9 and 2-1 in district play. Harlan fell to 2-11 overall and 1-2 in district play. A bases-clearing double in the opening inning by sophomore Lily Partin staked the Lady Jackets to an early 3…