SOFTBALL
Sports Editor
Softball squads had a rough stretch of weather last week, playing games in cold, drizzly conditions for much of the week.
Ashland upped its record to 2-1 following a lopsided 33-9 win over Fort Fairfield (1-2). The Tigers bounced back with an 18-5 victory over Central Aroostook (1-1) later in the week. Washburn (0-2) is still searching for its first win of the year.
In Class B, Presque Isle (1-3) split its two games on the week, beating Houlton 22-3, but falling to Mattanawcook 13-1.
The following is a recap of games played through Monday.
Fort Fairfield 18, Central Aroostook 5 – At Fort Fairfield Friday, the host Tigers scored nine times before their first out was recorded in the first inning as coach Jamie Selfridge’s team downed the visiting Panthers.
Sarah Hebert went all five innings on the mound for Fort Fairfield, giving up just three hits and allowing two bases on balls.
Courtney Churchill paced the offense with a solo homer and a pair of singles, while Amanda Hotham also had three hits, including a triple, and drove in three runs.
The Tigers ended up scoring a total of 11 runs in the first inning.
“We were really aggressive on the base paths, taking advantage of passed balls and walks,” Selfridge said. “Once we were on the bases, the bats came alive and we had a good, solid inning.”
Mattanawcook 13, Presque Isle 1 — At Lincoln Thursday, Mattanawcook’s Tayla Trask allowed one run on two hits and three walks, while striking out nine to beat Presque Isle. Brooke Kimball tripled and singled for the Lynx, while Rianne Gardner and Morgan Mushero each had three singles. Ashley Crosby added two singles.
For Presque Isle, Kayla Richards singled, scored a run and had two stolen bases, while Krista Coffin had an RBI and Karlee Bernier added a single. Coffin pitched the loss, yielding 12 hits. Presque Isle also had a tough day defensively committing four errors.
East Grand 24, Washburn 2 —At Danforth Thursday, Kaitlyn Beaudoin threw her first no-hitter in the win over Washburn. Beaudoin allowed six walks, with 14 strikeouts. She also provided a spark offensively with three singles and three RBIs. Other East Grand hitters were Felicia Cowger (3 singles, 4 RBIs), Jenny Armstrong (3 singles, 3 RBIs) and Elisha Farley (double, single, and two RBIs).
Ashland 33, Fort Fairfield 9 — At Fort Fairfield Tuesday April 27, Taylor Baker and Whitney Donovan each blasted three singles and one triple to lead Ashland past the Tigers.
Sarah Hebert (5 innings, 33 runs, 18 hits, 21 walks, 4 strikeouts) pitched the loss for Fort Fairfield, while Donovan (5 innings, 9 runs, 3 hits, 13 walks, 8 strikeouts) tossed the win for the Hornets.
For the Tigers, Courtney Churchill, Amanda Hotham (triple) and Camille Huffman had one hit.
“Ashland hit the ball well,” Fort Fairfield coach Jamie Selfridge said. “We struggled on defense and it was played in miserable weather.”
Fort Kent 36, Washburn 4 — At Washburn April 27, Taylor Boucher drove in nine runs, with two home runs, a triple and a double to lift Fort Kent to victory over Washburn. Emily Bard pitched a one-hitter with seven strikeouts for Fort Kent.
Kristi Sperrey singled for Washburn.
Presque Isle 23, Houlton 3 — At Houlton April 27, in a wet, drizzly game, the Wildcats plated 23 runs in five innings to mercy Houlton. For Presque Isle, Kayla Richards had two singles and a double, while Chandler Guerrette, Jenna Stephenson, Alecia Palmer, Courtney Colligan and Kelsey Park all had two hits each for the Wildcats.
Chelsea Murray had two singles and a double with two RBIs for Houlton.
Krista Coffin tossed four innings, allowing one walk, with five strikeouts for Presque Isle. Lauren Ackerson tossed the final inning, yielding two hits and two walks.
Houlton pitchers combined for 14 walks.
