Tanner, AL — Despite trailing by as many as four runs, Tanner Junior Varsity Rattlers rallied to defeat Athens Bible JH/JV Trojans 16-5 on Monday. Tanner Junior Varsity Rattlers scored nine runs in the first inning on the way to victory. Jackson Owens singled, scoring one run, Ashley Lagrone was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Jaden Williams drew a walk, scoring one run, Josiah Griffin drew a walk, scoring one run, Issiah Martinez grounded out, scoring one run, Javen Carter singled, scoring one run, Saban Long singled, scoring one run, and Lagrone drew a walk, scoring one run. Athens Bible JH/JV Trojans got on the board in the top of the first inning after Jacob Dunlap singled, scoring one run, Tucker Russell grounded out, scoring one run, and Logan Thompson grounded out, scoring two runs. Tanner Junior Varsity Rattlers scored seven runs on three hits in the bottom of the second inning. Carter drew a walk, scoring one run, Long drew a walk, scoring one run, Michael Dempsey drew a walk, scoring one run, Lagrone singled, scoring one run, Hunter Moss was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Trae Malone singled, scoring one run. Dempsey earned the win for Tanner Junior Varsity Rattlers. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and five runs (four earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking six. Branson Craig took the loss for Athens Bible JH/JV Trojans. The starting pitcher went one-third of an inning, allowing nine runs on four hits, striking out none and walking three. Carter, Williams, Owens, Dempsey, Malone, Long, and Lagrone each collected one hit for Tanner Junior Varsity Rattlers. Carter, Long, and Lagrone each drove in two runs for Tanner Junior Varsity Rattlers. Griffin led Tanner Junior Varsity Rattlers with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing 10 walks for the game. Carter and Owens each stole multiple bases for Tanner Junior Varsity Rattlers. Tanner Junior Varsity Rattlers stole eight bases in the game. Dunlap went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Athens Bible JH/JV Trojans in hits. Thompson and Dunlap each drove in one run for Athens Bible JH/JV Trojans. Titus Pressnell led Athens Bible JH/JV Trojans with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Athens Bible JH/JV Trojans stole four bases in the game. Tanner Junior Varsity Rattlers play at home on Monday against Athens Bible JH/JV Trojans in their next game. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc.