MONTEZUMA – The Bravettes took command with a five-run fifth inning, and rode the complete-game, seven-hit pitching of Leah Urfer to a 9-4 season-opening softball win over Lynnville-Sully.
The game was played Tuesday, May 27 in Montezuma.
The Bravettes made nine hits, two each by Urfer, Syd Burgess, Ellen Cook and Chloe Snook.
Lily Ferry scored 3 runs for the Bravettes, and Snook had 2.
Cook drove in two runs, as did Urfer and Mya Smothers.
The Bravettes stole four bases, including a pair by Vivian Cook.
Urfer walked four and struck out eight over seven innings. She had a 3.00 earned run average for the game.
Olivia Norrish went three-for-four at the plate for Lynnville-Sully, with a run batted in. Alaina Roberts had two hits and two runs batted in.
Hawks pitcher Kate Harthoorn worked six innings, allowing 9 hits and 3 walks while striking out two.
UP NEXT – The Bravettes were at Colfax-Mingo on Thursday evening, May 29.