By Erik Harris, sports editor
MONTGOMERY The fourth-ranked Springville softball team opened up its Class 6A East Central Regional run on Wednesday afternoon with an extra innings win over Gardendale, as freshman Bella Bullington knocked the walk-off home run to right field in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The freshman’s timely shot sent her Tigers into the winner’s bracket with a 2-1 victory over the Rockets.
Springville first baseman Bella Bullington steps up to the plate during an East Central Regional game on May 12, 2021.
Photo by Erik Harris
Her only hit finished Springville’s first game in Lagoon Park with six total hits, matching Gardendale’s output.