Roundup: Valley SB wins on walkoff, 'Burg, Green, West SB, PHS BB, NB, NW win contests

Saturday, April 11

SOFTBALL

Wheelersburg 11, Watkins Memorial 5

Behind an offense that produced 14 hits from seven different players, the Wheelersburg Pirates' softball program was able to claim an impressive 11-5 win over the Watkins Memorial Warriors' softball program Saturday in Pataskala.

Two-hole hitter Mylee Jo Gleim led the way by going a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored to lead the Wheelersburg offensive attack, while Lauren Truitt added in a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored as well in the contest, going 2-for-4 in the game herself.

Makenzie Mullins (2-for-4, RBI, run scored), Mati Jennings (2-for-4, double, RBI, two runs scored) and Jalynn Drake (2-for-4, RBI, run scored) rounded out the multi-hit performances for Wheelersburg in the contest, while Lainey Skeenes (1-for-3, walk, two runs scored) and Layna Howard (1-for-4) rounded out the offense for the Lady Pirates.

New Boston Glenwood 18, Hannan (W. Va.) 1 (F/5)

Behind a complete game one-hitter with 11 strikeouts from Mya Truitt, the New Boston Glenwood Tigers' softball program cruised to an 18-1 victory over the Hannan Lady 'Cats' softball program in five innings on Saturday afternoon at Millbrook Park in New Boston.

Truitt, who also went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored to help her own cause offensively, carried a perfect game into the fifth inning before giving up a leadoff triple that resulted in Hannan's only hit and run in the contest. Truitt didn't walk a single batter to boot.

Along with Truitt, Addison McCreary (3-for-3, walk, three RBI, run scored), Janecca Marsh (2-for-3, triple, two walks, three RBI, three runs scored) and Rilyn Holbrook (2-for-3, walk, RBI, three runs scored) all had multi-hit outings while Justina Williams (1-for-3, walk, RBI, two runs scored) and Zoey Burchett (1-for-1, two walks, four runs scored) also reached the hit column in the 17-run victory.

Friday, April 10

BASEBALL

Northwest 15, South Gallia 2

Behind a complete game one-hitter from Chase Kingrey and 11 hits from eight different Northwest players, the Northwest Mohawks' baseball program was able to claim a 15-2 victory over the South Gallia Rebels' baseball program Friday evening in South Gallia.

Kingrey, who rolled through the Northwest lineup in his complete game performance, struck out 15 batters while only walking one in another competitive pitching performance. Kingrey also went 1-for-4 at the plate with a walk, an RBI and a run scored to help his own cause.

Along with Kingrey, Levi Shepherd (2-for-5, double, walk, RBI, run scored), Breven Staggs (2-for-4, walk, RBI, three runs scored) and Aiden Moore (2-for-4, two RBI, two runs scored) led the Mohawks offensively.

Wesyn Lang (1-for-3, triple, two RBI, walk, run scored), Aidden Armbrister (1-for-2, double, two runs scored), Austin Smith (1-for-3, double, RBI, two runs scored) and Braxton Burris (1-for-5, run scored) rounded out Northwest's hitting lineup.

Portsmouth 5, Gallia Academy 1

Led by a complete game four-hitter by Leeland Scurlock on the mound and a strong day from Jacob Roth at the top of the order, the Portsmouth Trojans' baseball program was able to claim a 5-1 victory over the Gallia Academy Blue Devils' baseball program in an important Ohio Valley Conference tilt Friday evening in Gallipolis.

Roth, who scored Portsmouth's first run of the contest in the opening frame as well as insurance runs in the fifth and seventh innings of work, went 3-for-4 on the day with a triple and three runs scored, while Camron Williams added in a 1-for-3 day at the plate with a double and a walk.

Landon Malone (1-for-2, RBI, run scored), Trevin Brooks (1-for-4, RBI), Jace Leonard (1-for-1, two walks) and Owen Wells (1-for-3) all contributed to the hit column in Portsmouth's triumph.

Scurlock struck out eight batters in his complete game effort.

SOFTBALL

Green 12, East 3

Behind a seven-run fourth frame and a 13-strikeout performance from Baylee Bridges in the circle, the Green Bobcats' softball program was able to claim a 12-3 victory over the East Tartans' softball program Friday evening in Slocum.

Bridges, who hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to center field to help her own cause, struck out 13 batters while only walking one en route to her complete game six-hitter.

Jayden Neal (2-for-2, two doubles, walk, RBI, run scored), Peyton Neal (1-for-4, two RBI, run scored), Addy Brown (1-for-3, walk, RBI, two runs scored) and Jayden Appling (1-for-1, RBI) also reached the hit column in the win.

Northwest 22, South Gallia 2 (F/5)

In a monstrous offensive effort, the Northwest Mohawks' softball program was able to claim a 22-2 victory over the South Gallia Rebels' softball program Friday evening in Mercerville.

Annika Carpenter and Kamryn Journey each led Northwest with three-hit outings, as Carpenter went 3-for-3 with a double, four RBI and two runs scored while Journey followed by going 3-for-4 with a triple, a walk, three RBI and a run scored herself.

Lauren Copp (2-for-4, double, walk, three RBI, four runs scored), Joshline Sanford (2-for-3, walk, two RBI, three runs scored), Kendra Bostwick (2-for-4, walk, two RBI, four runs scored), Abigail Farmer (2-for-4, double, two RBI, two runs scored) and Audrina Brewer (2-for-2, two doubles) all reached the multi-hit column while Rylee Montgomery (1-for-3, RBI, two runs scored) rounded out the hit column for Northwest in the game.

Between them, Montgomery and Carpenter struck out 10 batters in their five innings of work between them to secure the victory.

Valley 7, South Webster 6

Rallying back from a 6-5 deficit heading into the final two innings of competition, the Valley Indians' softball program scored the game-tying run in the sixth inning on Emilie Barr's sacrifice fly and walked things off in the seventh on an EJ Vice RBI single to claim a 7-6 win over the South Webster Jeeps' softball program Friday evening in Lucasville.

Valley, who got 10 hits from eight different players in the contest, was led by a well-balanced effort that was spearheaded by Laylee McGraw (2-for-3, double, walk, run scored) and Allison Strickland (2-for-4, double, run scored), who led the Lady Indians with multi-hit performances.

Vice (1-for-2, RBI), Barr (1-for-2, walk, two RBI), Ryleigh Weeks (1-for-3, walk, two runs scored), Izabella Bray (1-for-4, RBI, run scored), Kendyl Christman (1-for-2, walk, RBI) and Zoe Wolfe (1-for-3, walk, home run, RBI, run scored) all contributed in the win for the Lady Indians offensively.

McGraw and Christman also combined for eight strikeouts offensively to lead Valley in its winning cause.

South Webster was led by Addi Claxon (3-for-4, two doubles, RBI, two runs scored) and Kaylee House (2-for-4, double, two RBI), while Caleigh Benner (1-for-4, two RBI), Brooklynn Piguet (1-for-4, run scored), Jaiden White (1-for-3, walk, run scored) and Baylee Brown (1-for-1) rounded out the Lady Jeeps' offensive production.

West 15, Waverly 12

Behind four home runs, seven extra base hits and 12 runs in the opening three innings of competition, the West Senators' softball program was able to claim a 15-12 triumph over the Waverly Tigers' softball program Friday evening in West Portsmouth.

Heading into the bottom of the second inning tied at four runs apiece, Ally Buckner's two-run homer to left field and a three-run shot to center by Aubree Hayslip gave West a 9-4 advantage after two innings of work. Lainey Cook then added her second home run in as many days with a two-run shot to center field as part of a three-run third inning that increased the West advantage to 12-5 after three innings of work.

Ariane Jordan added in a solo home run in the sixth inning to set the final score.

Hayslip went 2-for-5 with a home run, five RBI and two runs scored while Jordan added in a 2-for-3 outing with a homer, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored to head the way. Kylee McCleese joined the duo with a multi-hit performance, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored to boot.

Buckner (1-for-4, home run, two RBI, run scored), Cook (1-for-3, home run, two RBI, three runs scored), Rylee Pollard (1-for-3, run scored) and Layla Kamer (1-for-3, walk) rounded out the massive offensive output for West in the contest.

ADDITIONAL SCORES:

Saturday, April 11 (BB): New Boston Glenwood 15, Ashton (W. Va.) Hannan 5

Saturday, April 11 (SB): Anthony Wayne 1, Wheelersburg 0 — Ava Estep 1-for-3, double.

Friday, April 10 (BB): Waverly 7, West 1 — Drew Dettwiller 2-for-3, double, RBI; Levi Picklesimer 1-for-4.