JUNIOR HIGH SOFTBALL IS BACK!

(NEWTON) In Junior High Softball yesterday –

  • Newton/Jasper County opened up with a win over Effingham, 4-2

The Junior Lady Eagles outhit the host Lady Mustangs, 6 to 4.

  • Winning pitcher – Hailey Mulvey, striking out 12 in the complete 7 inning game
  • Top hitters – Hailey Mulvey had 2 hits with an RBI and a run scored
  • Mabry Wolf tripled & scored and Layla Thomann singled & scored
  • Also Kraegan Groves doubled and Khloee Cooper had a single

The Junior Lady Eagles will be back in action at home in Newton this Saturday, a Round Robin Tournament with Oblong and Effingham St. Anthony.

(OLNEY) In Junior High Softball yesterday –

  • The Middle School Lady Cubs opened the season with a tough loss to Teutopolis, 17-1

The Olney squad was outhit by the visiting Junior Lady Shoes, 6 to 5

  • Top hitters – Karleigh Westall had 2 hits & Kenzly Bryan had Olney’s only RBI hit
  • also Lexi Schrader singled & scored and Norah Williams had Olney’s only other hit

The Lady Cubs return to action on Wednesday of next week, the Middle School ladies will host Cisne with a 4:30 start.

(OLNEY) Also in Junior High Softball yesterday –

Here’s one other area score:

  • Red Hill beat North Clay/Clay City, 13-3