CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Kirkwood Cobras traveled to Richellen Park for a rematch with the Clarksville Christian Centurions softball team on Tuesday night. A three-hit and four RBI performance from first baseman Brooke Storz and a complete game shutout from McKenzie Johnson led Kirkwood to a 10-0 mercy rule win in five innings.

The Cobras scratched one across in each of the first four innings, courtesy of RBIs from Sophia Lucas and Storz, but the bats really came alive in the fifth. A six-run fifth inning, capped off by Illiana Conley’s 2 RBI double to end the contest, ended the game early due to the mercy rule. On the defensive end, the Cobras only allowed one runner in scoring position, off the back of Johnson’s pitching.

Female softball catcher in purple and black slides behind a base, while a runner in light gray and navy prepares to field the ball nearby.
Female softball runner in a purple jersey slides into a base on a dirt infield, wearing a helmet and teal gloves, as a fielder in gray watches in the background.
A girls' softball game: a young pitcher in gray winds up to throw the ball while a fielder watches from the dirt infield; fence and grassy hill in the background.
Softball batter in a purple jersey swings at a pitch near home plate as the catcher and umpire crouch behind her, with the ball in flight toward the infield and a fielder in the distance on a sunny field.
Batter in white and blue, number 17, swings at a pitch at home plate while catcher and umpire watch from behind the dirt infield.
Softball batter in purple swings at a pitch as the ball travels toward the field; catcher crouches behind home plate.
Softball team in white uniforms forming a huddle on the infield dirt before a game, numbers visible on backs, coaches in center.”
Young catcher in a blue helmet and protective gear reaches with a mitt during a baseball game.
Softball pitcher in purple winds up to throw a ball on a dirt field, players ready on the grass in background.
Female softball batter in a purple and black uniform swings a wooden bat, pink gloves, helmet with stars, as a ball approaches; fielder blurred in background.
Softball player in a Kirkwood uniform runs on the infield with helmet and gloves, as a teammate follows in the background.
Female softball pitcher in gray uniform winds up on the mound, ball raised for a pitch.

“We played good ball at times, we just never strung good things together,” said Centurions head coach Travis Cocke. “We’ve played a lot of the top talent and been tested, and to be able to compete with these teams with only 10girls on our roster and some in middle school, that’s a blessing. The future is bright for these girls.”

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The Cobras are having a successful third season in program history, looking to defend their District 13-4A title from last season. This win came after a nine-inning barnburner with Clarksville High on Monday night, where the Cobras fell by one, and they were exhausted, but they managed to find a way to win.

For head coach Kelli Storz and crew. These last few weeks of the regular season are all about growth.  “We’re mentally and physically worn out, but they gave me 100% of what they had left,” said Storz. “They dug deep and found a way. Defensively, we did a good job of shutting it down early. They got the job done, and now it’s time to rest and get ready for Thursday.”

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