Lady Jackets fall to Barbourville on two-run homer in 7th inning

Lady Jackets fall to Barbourville on two-run homer in 7th inning

By Bill Templeton Sports Writer After opening the week with a 9-8 home loss Monday to Barbourville, the Middlesboro softball team concluded its week with a 6-3 loss Thursday at Knox Central. Middlesboro rallied Monday from a 6-2 deficit to take an 8-7 lead into the top of the seventh inning, but a two-run home run by Barbourville junior Lindsey Thomas provided the eventual margin of victory. After clubbing the home run, Thomas retired all three …