CLARKSVILLE — A four-run third inning helped the Clarksville baseball team get past Lanesville at home Wednesday, 6-5.

“I am happy, considering we dropped a tough one at New Wash (Tuesday), and I was afraid we might come back and melt down,” Clarksville coach Chris Kane said. “Our kids really kind of battled. Our pitcher struggled on the mound, finding the zone. But we’ve got a resilient group when they want to be.”

Down 3-2 headed into the home third, Clarksville’s offense got into a rhythm. After a double by Drew Kissel, back-to-back singles by Jeremy Noe and Wes Rittman contributed to the four-run inning. Tanner Wallace had a double in the frame.

Wallace got the win for Clarksville, going four innings and allowing just one earned run. He walked two and struck out two, allowing four hits.

Nathaniel Jones had a big day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double.

Clarksville (5-3) travels to North Harrison tomorrow.

• New Albany completes comeback at Floyd Central: Despite gathering just three hits in the game, New Albany was able to eke out a 7-4 victory at Floyd Central on Wednesday.

The Highlanders took a 4-2 lead into the final inning of the game, but that’s when the wheels came off. Relief pitcher Kyle Sipes — who had held the Bulldogs scoreless through 32⁄3 innings — walked two New Albany batters, and was replaced by Derek Despain. Despain’s command wasn’t there, and he walked the bags full and then gave New Albany a free run on another walk.

The next batter, Garrett Sherrell, cleared the bases with a double to give New Albany the advantage. The Bulldogs went on to win the game.

Jacob Snodgrass was 2-for-3 for Floyd Central with two RBI and a run scored.

Floyd Central (4-4) plays a split double-header on the road against Lawrence Central and Hamilton Southeastern on Saturday. New Albany (8-1) travels to Jasper Friday.

• Providence thrashes Salem: Recovering from a shutout loss against Jeffersonville Monday, Providence scored at least two runs in each of five innings in its 14-1 road victory over Salem on Wednesday.

“We wanted to try to come back today with a little bit better outing, and we had some good at-bats,” Providence coach Scott Hornung said. “The quality of the pitching wasn’t as strong as it was Monday, obviously, but still, the players had good focus in the box. Up and down the lineup, we had some nice hits today.”

Jon Davis and George Knott provided most of the offensive firepower for the Pioneers. Davis was 2-for-3 with two homers and four RBI, while Knott was 2-for-3 with a double, a homer and three RBI.

Davis, the pitcher, had a no-hitter going with two outs in the fifth and final inning, but a single up the middle scored Salem’s only run and broke up the shutout.

“He wasn’t at his best tonight, but was easily better than their hitters with his velocity and curve ball, when he had command of it,” Hornung said.



SOFTBALL

• Jeffersonville edges New Washington: Jeffersonville turned four New Washington errors into five runs in a 5-4 home victory on Wednesday.

“We were playing good defensively, and then in the third inning, we had two outs, two strikes on a batter,” New Wash coach Tim Sexton said. “We made a significant error.”

With two outs and bases loaded, in the home third, New Washington attempted to tag out a Jeffersonville baserunner headed to first base and couldn’t hold on to the ball. Jeffersonville capitalized with four unearned runs. Another New Washington error in the home seventh gave Jeff the win.

Lindsey Mudd was 3-for-4 for New Wash, while Whitney Morris turned in a 1-for-2 performance with two walks, four stolen bases, an RBI and a run scored.

New Washington (2-5) travels to Crothersville today, while Jeffersonville (6-1) hosts Providence today.

• Providence blows out Eastern: Providence strung together six runs in the second inning and held on for an 11-5 victory at Eastern on Wednesday.

Adrienne Voelker and Allie Gillenwater each belted two doubles for the Pioneers in the victory. Voelker had two RBI, while Gillenwater had three.

The Pioneers had the game well in hand in the bottom of the fifth at 10-0, but the Providence reserves strung together a series of errors that let Eastern back into the game. That’s when Providence coach Sean Payne opted to put his starters back in.

Providence (5-1) travels to Jeffersonville today.

• Floyd Central downs North Harrison: Floyd Central’s Caroline Cato did it all in an 8-3 win at North Harrison on Wednesday.

Cato had a double and a triple at the plate, helping her own cause as she pitched a complete game. Cato struck out eight and walked just one.

“Obviously, she was the star of our game, both offensively and defensively,” Floyd coach Joe Witten said.

Floyd Central (9-0) travels to Jasper to face Carmel on Friday.



GIRLS’ TENNIS

• Henryville edges Lanesville: Henryville got its first conference win of the season with a 3-2 victory at Southern Athletic Conference rival Lanesville on Wednesday.

Casey Guernsey got a 6-1, 6-2 victory at No. 1 singles, and Jordan Jeffers took a 7-5, 6-0 victory at No. 2 singles.

“Jordan Jeffers stepped up today at No. 2 singles,” Henryville coach Brian Consley said. “She played in place of Katie Cleveland, who was under the weather. She came back from an early deficit to clinch the deciding point in our win today.”

Henryville also got a point from the team of Lauren Sinn and Shelby Sinn at No. 2 doubles.

Henryville hosts Southwestern today.

• Charlestown gets by Clarksville: Charlestown defeated Clarksville in a 3-2 affair on Wednesday.

Charlestown’s Sabine Higazy won the Pirates’ only singles match in a 6-4, 6-3 win over Clarksville’s Jackie Slaton.

The Pirate doubles teams both got it done. Emily Shaw and Erica Broady won a 6-3, 6-0 decision against Abigail Hurtgen and Bailey Duggan, while Bailey Masingo and Haylie Trinkle defeated Brittney Moore and Courtney Miller, 6-1, 6-0.

“The girls did a great job in today’s (Mid-Southern) Conference match,” Charlestown coach Chris Ryan said. “No. 1 doubles closed out their match with 10 straight games, and No. 2 doubles put away a lot of balls to keep a comfortable lead.”

Clarksville’s wins came at Nos. 2 and 3 singles. Chloe Stephens defeated Sarah Embry, 6-1, 6-2, while Tesia Jenkins downed Sarah Trotter, 6-1, 6-2.

Charlestown travels to Salem on Monday. Clarksville travels to Scottsburg, also on Monday.

• Providence bounces Jennings County: Providence defeated Jennings County at Community Park on Wednesday, 4-1.

“Overall, I was very pleased with the efforts today,” Providence coach Vince DiNoto said. “We bounced back after a disappointing loss (Tuesday) to get back in our rhythm.”

Jacqueline Hollkamp defeated her opponent at No. 1 singles, 6-0, 6-3. Also for Providence, Abbie Shelton got a 6-1, 6-4 win over Helen Hatfield. Alison Primavera took Providence’s only loss with a 6-0, 6-0 setback against Lucy Herne.

The Providence doubles teams won both matches. Megan Jakoby and Kelsey Haas won 6-1, 6-3, while Kristin Simms and Sarah Federspeil won 6-2, 6-4.

Providence travels to the Jasper Invitational this weekend.



BOYS’ GOLF

• Henryville edges Charlestown, Borden: Henryville took a narrow victory at Champions Pointe over Borden and Charlestown on Wednesday.

“Overall, we’re improving,” Henryville coach Robin Embry said. “We feel like we need three scores better than under 45, and probably should have the other ones under 50. We’re not there yet, but overall, early in the season, the kids are playing OK.”

The victorious Hornets shot a 191. Charlestown hit a 194, while Borden was just a stroke behind at 195.

Henryville’s Evan Embry was the medalist at the meet with an even-par 36.

“Evan played very well in really less-than-desirable weather conditions,” Coach Embry said. “He had a birdie on No. 7, did bogey No. 9. He had a couple chances to get a couple more birdies, and couldn’t quite get the putts to fall, but that’s a really solid round for the conditions.”

Also for Henryville, Mitchell Fields shot a 47, Cody Gray hit a 50, Cameron Furnish shot 58 and Bailey Reister chipped in a 62.

For Charlestown, Doug Wolfe and Tyler Jackson had 48 apiece. Jordan Scott and Clayton Terry were a stroke behind at 49, while Luke Watson brought up the rear with a 59.

Borden’s best game came courtesy of Tony Wagoner with a 44. Matt Smith and Jared Cook each turned in 50s, while Jesse McCombs had a 51.

Henryville plays Monday at Shadowood in a meet hosted by Trinity Lutheran. Borden plays Crothersville at Westwood on Friday. Charlestown faces Clarksville at Christian Academy of Indiana at Wooded View on Friday.