When asked for her team’s record so others could add it to their brackets at Saturday’s Region 4 Softball Tournament draw, Greenwood coach Penny Reece quietly responded “36-0.”

It’s a mark the undefeated Lady Gators are proud of, but it’s also haunting them a bit as they chase the first perfect season in state fast-pitch softball history.

Greenwood begins region tournament play at 5 p.m. Monday against District 15 runner-up Glasgow at the WKU Softball Complex.

“I turned around to the table behind me and asked what time they wanted to play, because we always play Glasgow, or it was Barren County back in the day,” Reece said. “It’s the draw we always get. But, you know, it shouldn’t matter who you draw at this point.

“I like our chances with any matchup if we’re playing to our capabilities. But now you are 0-0, and it’s do-or-die.”

The tournament semifinals are scheduled for 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday, with the championship at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Reece was less than pleased with the Lady Gators’ effort in a 2-1 win Thursday over Bowling Green in the District 14 championship.

Greenwood needed an RBI double by Aeron Smith in the bottom of the seventh to win its first district title in three seasons.

“I think it was a wake-up call,” Reece said. “Sometimes that’s a good thing. Obviously, you don’t want to take a loss because the girls are proud of their 36-0 record. You don’t want to lose a game because I think that would’ve been devastating, but I think it was good for them.

“They realized they’re playing tight and that they didn’t bring their best game.”

Glasgow (14-21) lost to Allen County-Scottsville in the District 15 final. Greenwood beat the Lady Scotties 11-1 in six innings on April 16.

Last season, the Lady Gators needed 12 innings to beat Glasgow 2-1 in the first round of region. Greenwood eventually reached the state semifinals.

“We forget sometimes they’re not pro athletes,” Reece said. “They’re kids. But they’re a mature bunch. The experience is there, and we have to let our experience take over in these games.”

The winner of that game will face District 13 champion Franklin-Simpson (24-13) or District 16 runner-up Metcalfe County (23-6), which play at 5 p.m. Monday. They didn’t meet in the regular season.

The tournament begins at 11 a.m. Monday with District 16 winner Cumberland County (14-19) facing District 13 runner-up Todd County Central (15-18). They also haven’t played this year.

That winner will meet District 15 champion ACS (18-10) or District 14 runner-up Bowling Green (24-9). The Lady Purples beat the Lady Patriots 6-0 on April 29.

“I’m sure it’s going to be a great game,” BG coach Lisa Correa said. “They’ve got a good team. Our team is playing great here in the postseason, and we just want to keep that rolling.”

Last season, Bowling Green beat Greenwood for the district title but drew the defending state champion ACS, which had been upset in the District 15 championship. BG lost 1-0 in eight innings.

The Lady Purples could be heading for a fourth meeting this season with Greenwood. Two of the three games have been decided by one run, while the other was an 11-0 GHS win in five innings.

“Tough region,” Correa said. “It’s exciting. I’m glad we’re in this region. Great players to watch, great games to see. That makes coaching fun, and my girls have been having a great time this year. I’m excited to see this team play in the postseason.”

— Zach Greenwell covers prep sports for the Bowling Green Daily News. Follow him at twitter.com/zach_greenwell or visit bgdailynews.com.