If games are played today and not postponed due to rain, here are the top high school spring sports games to see on Opening Day:
Baseball
Camden at South Side
Time: 5 p.m.
Players to watch: Camden senior Alex Kee; South Side
catcher Mason Taylor
What to know: Camden won the District 11-AA championship
last season, and the Lions want to build on that this season. South Side is
looking to contend for the District 14-AA title. Playing on a bigger field like
Pringles Park could be a big question mark for both teams.
Bolivar at North Side (Tomahawk Classic)
Time: 7 p.m.
Players to watch: Bolivar’s Zeke Turner; North Side
senior Adam Craig
What to know: This
will be Bolivar’s second game of the day after playing Ripley earlier. The
Tigers finished third in the South Division of District 14-AA last season.
Bolivar has one of the top pitchers in the area in Zeke Turner. North Side is
trying to get back to the region semifinals after missing out last year. The
Indians bring back plenty of talent form last season.
Hardin County at Liberty (Tomahawk Classic)
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Players to watch: Liberty’s Adam Taylor; Hardin County’s
Kendall Adkisson
What to know: Hardin County had a big season last year,
making a run all the way to the Class AAA sectional. The Tigers lose a big key
in Barker Burnham, but they should have players with the potential to fill the
hole. Liberty rosters four seniors and four freshmen, so one key for the
Crusaders will be how quick the freshmen can fill into starting roles.
Huntingdon at USJ (Tomahawk Classic)
Time: 6 p.m.
Players to watch: Huntingdon senior Jacob Warbritton; USJ
senior Chase Hensley
What to know: USJ is the defending Division II-A state
champion, and Huntingdon finished as one of the top four teams in Class A. Both
teams lost major contributors from last year’s squad, so this will be good
early measuring stick for both teams.
Lexington at TCA (Tomahawk Classic)
Time: 4 p.m.
Players to watch: Lexington’s Ryne Odle; TCA’s Andrew
Wilson
What to know: Lexington finished in the Class AA region
semifinals, and TCA lost in a Class A sectional. TCA is under a new coach, but
the Lions are still poised for another postseason. Lexington is just a year
removed from finishing as the Class AA runner-up.
Softball
Crockett County at Jackson Christian School
Time: 5 p.m.
Players to watch: Crockett County pitcher Kelly Rogers;
JCS pitcher
What to know: A matchup of two quality programs meet to
start off the spring season. JCS plays in Division II-A and is looking to get
back to the state tournament after missing out last year. Crockett County plays
in District 13-AA, and the Lady Cavaliers are looking to move from one of the
top four team to one of the top two teams in the district. Two good pitchers
will be the key to this game.
Westview at McKenzie
Time: 5 p.m.
Players to watch: Westview pitcher Meagan Prince;
McKenzie shortstop Emma Arnold
What to know: A great test to start the season for
McKenzie. The Lady Rebels reached the Class A sectionals two years ago and
looking to get back. The pitching of Kentucky signee Meagan Prince will be
tough for McKenzie.