by Scott Sacry
The Hamilton girls softball team is off to a strong start this season. Last week they won games against Stevensville and Corvallis and are now 5-0 on the season.
Hamilton 16, Stevensville 7
The softball teams of Hamilton and Stevensville clashed in Stevensville on Tuesday, April 2nd in the season opener for the Lady ‘Jackets. Stevensville jumped out to an early lead and led 5-2 going into the 5th inning, then Hamilton’s hitters got hot. With the bases loaded Hamilton’s Cierra Cole hit a home run to clear the bases and give Hamilton a 6-5 lead.
Hamilton controlled the game from that point on, scoring a total of 13 runs in the last three innings to win 16-7.
Hamilton pitcher Mariah Johnson came in relief to get the win, while Stevensville’s Maddix Yeager took the loss.
Hamilton’s Cierra Cole went 3 for 5 with a grand slam and 5 RBIs, Addison Flynn went 2 for 4, Haylee Beall went 1 for 2, had 2 RBIs, and scored 4 runs, Dawsyn Ekin went 2 of 3, Kennedi Cooper went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs, and Thea Jackson had 3 RBIs.
For Stevensville, Molly Davids went 3 for 4, Layla Brushia went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs, Kacey Springer had 2 RBIs, and Emilee Ross went 2 for 4.
Hamilton 17, Corvallis 0
Hamilton hosted Corvallis on Thursday, April 4th and the Lady Broncs won 17-0 in three innings. Hamilton pitcher Mariah Johnson got the win – she gave up 2 hits and struck out 6 batters. At the plate for Hamilton, Haylee Beall went 2 for 3 with 4 RBIs, Addison Flynn went 2 for 2 with 3 RBIs, Cierra Cole went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs, and Dawsyn Ekin went 1 of 2 with an RBI.
For Corvallis, Jadyn Greenwood and Lacey Jessop both had hits.
Softball Roundup
Stevensville 6, Dillon 16
The Lady ‘Jackets traveled to Dillon on Friday, April 5th and lost 6-16 to the Beavers. Stevensville trailed 1-12 after three innings, then scored 5 runs in the 4th to narrow the gap, but they weren’t able to make it all the way back.
At the plate for Stevensville, Jaidan Oyler went 3 for 4, Morgan Yeager went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs, Kenzi Frost went 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs, and Serenity Scott went 2 for 3 and scored a run.
Corvallis 0, Dillon 12
The Corvallis Lady Blue Devils opened their softball season in Dillon on Tuesday, April 2nd and lost 0-12 as they struggled to generate offense. Corvallis pitcher Caitlin Nelson took the loss. Jadyn Greenwood, Ava Loran, and Sophie Cooper each had hits for Corvallis.
Corvallis 7, Frenchtown 18
On Saturday, April 6th, Corvallis hosted Frenchtown and lost 7-18. Corvallis pitcher Caitlin Nelson took the loss. At the plate for Corvallis, Jadyn Greenwood went 1 for 4 and scored 2 runs and Emma Cashell went 1 for 3 and scored a run.