Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans built a 6-run lead in the fourth inning and then held off Ider Varsity Hornets's charge for an 8-6 victory on Saturday. Ider Varsity Hornets closed the gap by scoring on a single, a dropped third strike, a double, an error, a fielder's choice, and a walk.

Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans got on the board in the third inning after Molly Shea doubled, scoring two runs.

Four more Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans runs crossed the plate in the fourth inning to extend the lead to 6-0. Claire Robinett singled, scoring two runs, and Edith Kaplan homered to left field, scoring two runs.

Mackenzie Wedell earned the win for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The starter allowed one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out none and walking none. Brynley Traylor (B) began the game for Ider Varsity Hornets. The hurler allowed six hits and six runs (five earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking one. Shea and Emma Durr each appeared in relief for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans.

Leadoff hitter Reagan Rape led Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans with four hits in four at bats. Kaplan, Shea, and Robinett each drove in two runs for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. Rape stole two bases. Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans stole six bases in the game. Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans turned one double play in the game.

Traylor (B) led Ider Varsity Hornets with two hits in three at bats. Bailey Ware stole two bases.

Next up, Spartans will take on Scottsboro in the Plainview Round Robin.