Highlands earns signature win over Conner

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands' Brennah Dutcher smacks a triple in Tuesday's win at Conner. Dutcher had four runs batted in for the Ladybirds in the huge victory.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Ladybirds softball team sought a signature win.

Highlands found it Tuesday with a rain-shortened 8-3 victory over the Conner Lady Cougars in Hebron. The game was called in the bottom of the sixth.

Highlands entered the game 0-4 against 33rd District opponents. Conner and Ryle battled for the 9th Region crown for years until Notre Dame won it last year.

Bailey Spencer picked up the pitching win for Highlands. She struck out two, walked two and allowed six hits.

Highlands garnered 13 hits. Haley Coffey, Shelby Graybill, Ashley Grosser, Brennah Dutcher, Rachel Gabbard and Josie Daley garnered two each. Dutcher tripled with the bases loaded and Grosser had the other triple with Graybill doubling. Dutcher finished with four runs batted in and Graybill had two. Coffey and pinch-runner Kara Fornash scored two runs each.

Highlands plays host to Campbell County on Thursday. Game time is 5 p.m.