HHS softball goes 2-1 Saturday; NCC blasts Scott

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds softball team is 3-2 overall after winning two of its final three games Saturday in the Uncle Pete Invitational at Taylor Mill’s Softball City.

Highlands defeated the Nicholas County Lady Jackets, 5-1 in five innings to open the day before beating Bishop Brossart, 9-8 and losing 11-1 to Notre Dame. The Bluebirds saw several games cancelled before opening the season Friday.

Highlands batted .250 (6-for-24) in the win over Nicholas County. Ashley Grosser had a double and two runs batted in for the Bluebirds.

Pitcher Bailey Spencer again threw another good game for the Bluebirds. She struck out 12 and allowed just two hits and one earned run.

The night did not end well for Highlands against the Pandas. Shelby Graybill led the Bluebirds going 2-for-3 with a triple and run batted in.

Highlands is scheduled to face Simon Kenton in Fort Thomas at 5:30 p.m. today.

NCC Softball 16, Scott 0:
The Thoroughbreds opened the season with a three-inning win Saturday after several games were cancelled earlier in the week.

Sarah Neace threw a complete game on the mound for Newport Central Catholic. She struck out three.

Michaela Ware led NewCath going 3-for-4 with a double. Teammate Loren Zimmerman had a three-run home run and four runs batted in with Morgan Martini going 2-for-3 with two RBI and Taylor Burkhart adding two more RBI.

NewCath is scheduled to travel to Newport for a 5 p.m. contest today.