After a pair of losses to Wetumpka this week, the Benjamin Russell softball team will head into next week’s area tournament as the No. 2 seed.
The Wildcats (7-10) fell to the Indians 12-0 on Tuesday and 9-2 on Wednesday, but also defeated area foe Sidney Lanier, 15-0, Wednesday.
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball
Benjamin Russell softball plays Wetumpka, Lanier
Benjamin Russell softball takes on Wetumpka and Sidney Lanier in an area double-header on April 16, 2024.
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