Oceanside 8th softball defeated Medomak 7th 17-9 in the Busline League championship game on June 15 at Medomak Middle School. Collette Black collected the win, and Kaylee Kurr took the loss for Medomak.
Oceanside took full advantage of two hit batters, four walks and an error to jump out to a 9-0 lead in the first inning. Aladia Hatch had the only Mariner hit of the inning with a lead off single. Medomak was unable to recover, although playing their older visitors tough over the next six innings.
Hitting for Medomak were Olivia Pelkey with a double and three singles, Haley Puchalski a triple and single, Sara Nelson a double and Hope Mason, Rylee Rainey, Kylie Blake and Devon Rainey a single each.
Hitting for Oceanside were Collette Black with a triple and two singles, Hatch a double and two singles, Maggie Callahan a double and single, Abby Waterman two singles, Emily Sykes a triple and Grace VanBuskirki, Bella Stasulis and Lexi Knowlton a single each.
Hope Mason steals third for the Riverhawks. (Paula Roberts photo)
Medomak catcher Sara Nelson reaches for a throw as an Oceanside baserunner scores in the first inning. (Paula Roberts photo)
