Tri-City Stars rout Corbin in opening round of district tourney

The Tri-City All-Stars (ages 11-12) include, from left, front row: Lilly Blair, Lexi Boggs, Julionna Johnson, Jordyn Smith, Sienna Banks and Aly Sherman; middle row: Daelyn Garland, Lexi Foutch, Lexi Adams, Katelyn Smith and Peyton Lewis; back row: coaches Corky Tackett, Colleen Pendleton, Scott Sherman and Melissa Adams.

Tri-City took advantage of 19 walks and held Corbin hitless in a 17-5 four-inning win in the opening round of the District 4 softball tournament (ages 11-12) at Corbin.

Jordyn Smith had two singles to lead Tri-City. Aly Sherman had an inside-the-park grand slam. Lexi Foutch added a single.

Sherman and Smith combined on the no-hitter, pitching two innings each. Sherman struck out three and walked one. Smith had five strike outs and walked seven batters.

Tri-City will play Leslie County on Saturday at 5 p.m.

Corbin. 0 1 2 2 – 5
Tri City 7 5 3 2 -17