SOFTBALL STAYS UNBEATEN IN GMC!
COMETS DEFEAT WEST & OAK HILLS
Hallie Martin collected three hits in three at-bats as Mason Varsity Comets defeated Lakota West Varsity Firebirds 10-0 on Friday. Martin singled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the fourth inning. Mason Varsity Comets got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Martin singled up the middle, Avery Clayton doubled to center field, Alea Hensley walked, and Clayton stole home, each scoring one run. A single by Martin extended the Mason Varsity Comets' lead to 5-0 in the bottom of the second inning. Mason Varsity Comets added two runs in the third after Morgan McBrayer doubled to center field.
Alisha Fox opened the game for Mason Varsity Comets. The righty surrendered two hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out six and walking one. Ava Gilbert started in the circle for Lakota West Varsity Firebirds. The starter gave up four hits and five runs over two innings, striking out three and walking three. Anna Polca threw one inning of zero-run ball for Mason Varsity Comets in relief. The pitcher allowed zero hits, striking out none and walking one.
Clayton collected two hits for Mason Varsity Comets in two at-bats. Hensley paced Mason Varsity Comets with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing eight walks for the game. Martin stole two bases. Mason Varsity Comets ran wild on the base paths, piling up seven stolen bases for the game. Mason Varsity Comets turned one double play in the game. Mason Varsity Comets were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Clayton made the most plays with 6.
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Alisha Fox struck out 11 batters as the starting pitcher led Mason Varsity Comets past Oak Hills Varsity Highlanders 7-3 on Saturday. Fox surrendered three hits and zero runs over six and two-thirds innings while walking none. Annabelle Geiser collected four hits in four at-bats in the win. Geiser singled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the fifth inning. Mason Varsity Comets opened the scoring in the first after an error scored one run. A steal of home by Geiser extended the Mason Varsity Comets' lead to 2-0 in the bottom of the second inning.
Mason Varsity Comets added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning when Delaney Radtke singled, scoring two runs, Alyssa Weitz grounded out, scoring one run, and Morgan McBrayer was struck by a pitch, driving in a run. Oak Hills Varsity Highlanders scored three runs in the top of the seventh on a home run to left field by Payton Veneman '26.
Annaliese Szabo '26 began the game for Oak Hills Varsity Highlanders. The starting pitcher gave up nine hits and seven runs (six earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out three and walking two. Anna Polca appeared in relief for Mason Varsity Comets.
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Mason Girls Softball defeated Lebanon 10-2 in the Skyline Chili Showcase event on Sunday. Waiting on more details.
Next, Mason (10-2, 6-0) will visit Princeton on Monday, April 14th.
