Ashley Jones struck out 10 batters and walked 2 Thursday nightto help the visiting Lawrence County Lady Cougars to a 5-1 divisionwin over the Brookhaven Lady Panthers. Jones is 14-10 on theseason.

Brookhaven visits Bogue Chitto Tuesday for non-divisionaction.

Terri Hodges absorbed the loss with 7 strikeouts and 3walks.

Brookhaven took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning. LawrenceCo. came back with 2 runs in the top of the second for a 2-1 lead.The Lady Cougars tacked on 1 run in the third and 2 in the fourthto secure the title.

Leading the Lady Panthers with a triple was Hodges. Doubling wasBrianna Wallace. Hannah Lowman and Sabrina Delaughter hitsafely.

The Lady Cougar s got a triple from Hannah King. Collecting adouble each were Alex Harris and Natalie Harrington. Dee Dee Walkersingled twice. Harris added 2 singles. Rhianna Garrett and Jonessingled.