Softball Recap: Hermon Hawks vs. Lawrence Bulldogs
Hermon had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on the Lawrence Bulldogs with a sharp 14-2 win on Friday. That's more bragging rights for Hermon, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mikelle Verrill and Braelynn Wilcox were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Verrill pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Wilcox didn't allow a single hit, only one earned run over four innings pitched. At the plate, Verrill scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Wilcox scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Molly Simcox was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Mackenzie Gallant was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Lawrence's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Hermon will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Old Town at 4:30 p.m. Hermon will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Lawrence, they will head out on the road to take on Cony at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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