The Bradford softball team continued its winning ways Wednesday, as Kalie Dixon threw five no-hit innings and the Lady Owls ran away with an 11-0, five-inning victory over Brockway.
Production throughout the batting order was once again the story for Bradford, as eight different players recorded a hit. Alanna Benson went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, and the Lady Owls scored in each of their four turns at-bat, benefitting in part from 10 Brockway errors.
“The kids played really well and there were some really nice plays in the field,” Bradford coach Marty Bechelli said. “The last two nights, we’ve made some great strides. We’re putting it together.”
Alyssa Johnson added a hit and two RBI for the Lady Owls, while Dixon also drove in a run. Dixon made her presence felt in the pitcher’s circle, striking out six batters in five frames while allowing four walks and 0 hits.
“(Dixon) pitched the best game she has this year,” Bechelli said. “She threw more pitches than she may have wanted, but once she got to full counts, she finished strong. Her catcher (Johnson) did a great job, as well.”
After a lethargic start to the season, the Lady Owls have now won five of their last six games, sitting at 7-12 on the year. They’ll conclude their season Friday, when they host Smethport.
ST. MARYS — Bri Heller capped off the regular season with another dominant performance on the mound and at the plate.
Heller struck out seven and allowed four runs over a complete game while also driving in four runs and scoring twice to lead Otto-Eldred (12-1). After clinching a perfect 10-0 league record last night, the Terrors did not roll over against a formidable Elk County Catholic side.
O-E accumulated 14 hits, led by three-hit outings from Jessi Hall, Kate Rhinehart and Abby Wolfe. Tessa Fledderman picked up two hits and two RBI while Lydia Anderson had two hits and one RBI to elevate the Lady Crusaders.
St. Marys 11, Clarion-Limestone 7STRATTANVILLE — St. Marys’ early offense was enough to hold on against Clarion-Limestone, as the Lady Dutch scored six runs in the 1st inning and four in the 2nd before absorbing a seven-run 2nd by C-L.
Kendall Young, Kara Hansloven and Gianna Surra each had two hits for St. Marys, while Young and Surra each also drove in three runs. Lindsey Reiter added a hit and an RBI.
Young got the win in relief for St. Marys, coming in to shut down the C-L offense over 5.1 innings. She struck out 14 batters while allowing just one hit and 0 walks.
DuBois Central Catholic 19, Smethport 0, 3 inningsSMETHPORT — DuBois Central Catholic jumped on Smethport for seven runs in the 1st inning and eight more in the 2nd, cruising to a three-inning victory.
Emma Suplizio led DCC with five RBI, while Melia Mitskavich retired all nine batters she faced, including seven strikeouts.
