Lapwai had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 29-0 walloping at the hands of the Genesee Bulldogs on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lapwai of the 28-16 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Genesee's part, Kendra Meyer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only a hit while striking out 11 over 4.2 innings pitched. Meyer was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sydney Banks was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and a triple. Makayla Herman was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Coincidentally, Lapwai and Genesee will both be playing Orofino the next time they take the field. Genesee will head out to face Orofino at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, while Lapwai will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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