Softball Earns Series Split with Two Wins over #11 Wallace State

Decatur, AL / Hanceville, AL — Calhoun softball delivered a historic performance this past week, splitting a four-game series with nationally ranked No. 11 Wallace State and earning the program's first wins over the Lions in the modern era. The Warhawks opened the series at home in Decatur on Thursday before traveling to Hanceville for the final two games on Saturday.

Game 1 – No. 11 Wallace State 10, Calhoun 2 (5 innings)

Wallace State controlled the opener, gradually building a lead while holding the Warhawks in check offensively.

Calhoun's two runs came in the bottom of the third inning, but the Lions had already established momentum, totaling 10 runs by the fourth to secure the run-rule victory. In the circle, Kaylee Williams, Aynslee Malone, and Emellie Hamilton all saw action.

At the plate, Addi Wallace and Kenley Holcombe led the way, each going 2-for-3.

Game 2 – Calhoun 5, No. 11 Wallace State 4

Calhoun responded in dramatic fashion in game two, securing a walk-off victory over the nationally ranked Lions.

With Addi Wilson in the circle, the game remained scoreless until the bottom of the fifth, when Emily Burgreen broke through with a double to drive in the first run. Wallace State answered with a solo home run in the sixth to tie the game, but Calhoun quickly regained control in the bottom half.

Addi Wallace singled to start the rally before Morgan Lane doubled to bring in a run. Sage Lewis followed with another double to score Lane, and Tabitha Frazier added an RBI single to give the Warhawks a 4-1 lead heading into the seventh.

Wallace State capitalized on free passes and timely hitting in the top of the seventh to tie the game at 4-4, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. After a walk and two hit-by-pitches loaded the bases with two outs, Emily Jones delivered the decisive moment, doubling to center field to drive in the walk-off run and secure the 5-4 victory.

The win marked Calhoun's first victory over Wallace State since 2019.

Game 3 – Calhoun 10, No. 11 Wallace State 2 (6 innings)

Carrying momentum into Hanceville on Saturday, Calhoun powered its way to a run-rule win.

With Addi Wilson back in the circle, the Warhawks struck early with two runs in the first inning before Wallace State answered with one. The Lions tied the game in the third, but Calhoun broke it open in the fourth with an explosive inning.

The Warhawks recorded six hits in the frame, highlighted by a three-run home run from Missey French that helped push the lead to 9-2. Calhoun added one more run in the sixth while holding Wallace State scoreless the rest of the way to secure the run-rule victory.

Wilson earned the win to improve to 15-9 on the season, while French led the offense with a 2-for-2 performance that included a home run, a double, and four RBI as part of a 10-run, 10-hit effort.

Game 4 – No. 11 Wallace State 9, Calhoun 0 (5 innings)

Wallace State responded in the series finale, limiting Calhoun's offense in a 9-0 run-rule win.

The Warhawks were held to just two hits in the contest, with Emily Burgreen and Morgan Lane accounting for both. Aynslee Malone got the start in the circle, followed by Kaylee Williams and Emellie Hamilton in relief as the Lions steadily built their lead.

Head coach Denton Bowling reflected on the significance of the series following the split. "This group has worked extremely hard all season, and it's special to see that pay off against a top-11 team in the country," Bowling said. "To come away with a split against a program like Wallace State says a lot about who we are and how far we've come. I'm proud of the way our team competed all week."

Calhoun will return to action on Thursday, April 23, traveling to Northwest Shoals for a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m.