Hilltop 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 St. Ursula Academy Bulldogs with a sharp 7-1 victory on Saturday.
Giada Rising made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (she also only allowed one walk). Rising was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Halle Jones and Joscelyn Layman did most of the damage at the plate: Jones scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Layman went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Hilltop will head out on the road to take on Batavia at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for St. Ursula Academy, they will challenge Archbishop McNicholas at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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