![]() ![]() And then I'd mess up at the end by that one hit," Jackson said. She had had strong outings before, coming close to a complete, and at times nearly perfect, game, but never was able to close it out. Jackson came out hot, striking out the first 11 batters she faced. "I said 'Of course you're throwing.' And then from that point forward, she was ready to rock." "She asked, 'Hey, am I throwing,'" said head coach Brittany Lightel. Actually, she kind of scares some of our own players, I think, and maybe some of our coaches."Īs the Blue Devils took the field Monday against Fairview Park, Jackson was chomping at the bit to take the mound. ![]() "That alone is scary to a lot of other teams. "Riley shows zero emotion, which I love," said head coach Brittany Lightel. It's a trait that has boded her well in her game. A small smile might creep on her face momentarily in an interaction with a teammate or coach, but for the most part, she's as stoic as can be. Jackson is straight-faced when she's standing in the diamond. ![]() Now with the postseason in front of them, the team is looking to rally around each other-especially after their pitcher Riley Jackson's recent outing. ![]() They rave about their chemistry, on and off the field. TALLMADGE, Ohio - The Tallmadge Blue Devils softball team has been growing all season long. ![]()
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