Mayfield makes history with title win over Graves County

History was made Tuesday night in the 3rd District softball championship as Mayfield defeated Graves County for the first time in 20 years to claim the title. 

The 5-4 win over the Lady Eagles snapped a 43-game win streak that dated back to May 6, 2002.  It's also the Lady Cardinal's first district title since that year.

The Lady Eagles looked set to keep the streak alive with a 4-2 lead going into the 7th inning. However, Mayfield senior Emily Shelton started the 7th with a walk to help kick start the comeback. Eighth grader Samee Oliver then singled to put the tying run on with no outs. Following a strikeout, Sophomore Jo Jo Fox drove in Shelton with a single. Sophomore Kaitlyn Simpson then drove in Oliver with a single to tie the game.  

It would be eighth grader Maddie Massey who would drive in the go-ahead and eventual winning run after grounding out to short, allowing Fox to score from third. 

The Lady Eagles were able to put the top of their lineup to the plate in the bottom of the 7th, but they were retired in order, giving Mayfield the historic win.

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