Mercy Jaguars and Bullitt East Chargers softball battle for KHSAA 24th District title

Mercy's Ava Reinhart (27) rounds the bases after she two-run home run to take 3-0 lead against Bullitt East during the 24th District softball final at the Jeffersontown High School ballfield in Louisville, Ky. on May. 22, 2024. Mercy led 7-2 as the game was delayed in the 7th inning due to inclement weather and would finish the following day.

Bullitt East's Mackenzie Mingus (1) delivers a pitch against Mercy during the 24th District softball final at the Jeffersontown High School ballfield in Louisville, Ky. on May. 22, 2024. Mercy led 7-2 as the game was delayed in the 7th inning due to inclement weather and would finish the following day.

Mercy's Ava Reinhart (27) congratulates teammate Lyla Ballou (9) after she scored a run against Bullitt East during the 24th District softball final at the Jeffersontown High School ballfield in Louisville, Ky. on May. 22, 2024. Mercy led 7-2 as the game was delayed in the 7th inning due to inclement weather and would finish the following day.

Mercy's Maya Merrill (11) delivers a pitch against Bullitt East during the 24th District softball final at the Jeffersontown High School ballfield in Louisville, Ky. on May. 22, 2024. Mercy led 7-2 as the game was delayed in the 7th inning due to inclement weather and would finish the following day.

Bullitt East's Emma Thompson (12) and Carly Bryant (5) chase down the ball as Mercy scored on a single during the 24th District softball final at the Jeffersontown High School ballfield in Louisville, Ky. on May. 22, 2024. Mercy led 7-2 as the game was delayed in the 7th inning due to inclement weather and would finish the following day.

Mercy's Haley Rupe (6) knocks in a single against Bullitt East during the 24th District softball final at the Jeffersontown High School ballfield in Louisville, Ky. on May. 22, 2024. Mercy led 7-2 as the game was delayed in the 7th inning due to inclement weather and would finish the following day.

Bullitt East's Ryleigh Watrous (16) delivers a pitch against Mercy during the 24th District softball final at the Jeffersontown High School ballfield in Louisville, Ky. on May. 22, 2024. Mercy led 7-2 as the game was delayed in the 7th inning due to inclement weather and would finish the following day.

The Bullitt East dugout cheers on their team against Mercy during the 24th District softball final at the Jeffersontown High School ballfield in Louisville, Ky. on May. 22, 2024. Mercy led 7-2 as the game was delayed in the 7th inning due to inclement weather and would finish the following day.

Mercy's Allie Streble (21) knocks in a single against Bullitt East during the 24th District softball final at the Jeffersontown High School ballfield in Louisville, Ky. on May. 22, 2024. Mercy led 7-2 as the game was delayed in the 7th inning due to inclement weather and would finish the following day.

Mercy's Riley Clore (00) beat the tag by Bullitt East's Courtney Bass (10) at 2nd base during the 24th District softball final at the Jeffersontown High School ballfield in Louisville, Ky. on May. 22, 2024. Mercy led 7-2 as the game was delayed in the 7th inning due to inclement weather and would finish the following day.