Softball Opens With Sweep of Leslie

The Stockbridge softball team opened the 2019 campaign in a big way Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep of GLAC rival Leslie.

The Panthers came a way with a pair of mercy wins 16-0 and 16-1 over the Blackhawks to start 2-0 in the conference.

Hannah Lockhart struck out seven and allowed just one hit on the mound for the Panthers. She also had two hits and two RBI at the plate.

Taylor Carey, Katelyn Knieper, and Paige Wooden each had two hits and an RBI.

The second game saw the Panthers score 11 runs in the second inning to pull away for the win.

Emily Breslin had two hits, including a home run and four RBI to lead the offense, She was also the winning pitcher, allowing one it and striking out four.

Lockhart and Wooden each smacked home runs as well for the Panthers. Lockhart finished with two hits and two RBI and Wooden two RBI. Carey finished with three hits and three runs scored.

The JV softball team swept Laingsburg 15-0 and 18-2 to start the season.

Joslyn Caskey was the winning pitcher in both game, allowing just one hit in each and striking out 14. She also went 4-5 at the plate for the night.

Rowan Bartholomew went 3-3, while Gwen Rogozinski was 4-6 and Hailey Gauss 3 for 4 on the night.