Dani Stewart leads Lakewood softball to victory against Buckeye Valley

On Apr 1, 2023

Dani Stewart was a two-way standout for the Lakewood softball team, recording a double and four RBIs at the plate and striking out 12 in 5 2/3 innings from the circle for the host Lancers in an 8-4 victory against Buckeye Valley.

Audrey Thomas totaled two hits, including a double, and three runs scored for the Lancers (3-2-1). Sidney Willey added a hit, a run scored and an RBI and Carly Williams and Lauren Griffith a hit and an RBI apiece.

West powers Heights

Alissa West’s two solo home runs highlighted a 4-for-5 performance, lifting Licking Heights to a 13-11 victory at New Albany.

Lily Meidl also had four hits for the Hornets (4-0), hitting a double, scoring a run and driving in two. Syd Stout added three hits and two runs scored, Evie Hays a double and three runs scored and Carly Bennett a hit, a run scored and an RBI.

BASEBALL

Watkins wins slugfest

Ethan Ryan was a perfect 3-for-3 with a double, scoring three runs and driving in two, sparking Watkins Memorial in a 12-10 victory against Hamilton Southeastern (Indiana).

Chase Massie added two hits, a run scored and two RBIs, Ayden Guthrie a hit and four runs scored and Logan Fitch a hit and a run scored for the Warriors (2-3). Brayden Windnagel struck out five and allowed two earned runs in three innings of relief.

Lakewood edged at home

Cayden MacDonald struck out three in four four-hit innings for Lakewood in a 5-3 loss to visiting Fairfield Union.

Colton Ferry had a hit and a run scored, Nate Gall a hit and an RBI and Carter Flowers and Luke Pierce a run scored apiece for the Lancers (1-3).

Utica falls on road

Tyler Collura had a double, a run scored and an RBI for Utica in a 13-3 loss at Pleasure Ridge Park (Kentucky).

Gavin Chinn added a double and a run scored and Aidyn Burgess a hit and an RBI for Utica (2-2). Braxton Fisher struck out two in 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief.

Johnstown drops road game

Benji Perez doubled twice, scored a run and drove in two for Johnstown in a 19-3 loss at St. Charles.

Cole Boroff added a double and a run scored for the Johnnies (1-1).

TRACK

Hornets shine at UA

D.J. Fillmore ran a time of 10.78 to win the 100 and joined Jalynn Fillmore, Nick McDougall and Simi Jaf-Ogunlayi on the winning 400 relay (44.58), leading Licking Heights during the Upper Arlington Invitational.