Softball Recap: Okaw Valley Timberwolves vs. Heritage Hawks
Okaw Valley won the last time they faced Heritage, and things went their way on Monday too. The Okaw Valley Timberwolves were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Heritage Hawks. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for Okaw Valley this season.
Lana Ashley made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned run or hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Ashley has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Ashley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Reese Nichols was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Lindsey Ozier, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Heritage's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooklynn Powell, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
The victory made it two in a row for Okaw Valley and bumps their season record up to 5-8. As for Heritage, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.
Okaw Valley will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Blue Ridge at 4:30 p.m. As for Heritage, they will head out on the road to square off against Argenta-Oreana at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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