CHANUTE — The Iola High softball team came out on the wrong end of a 10-0 loss at Chanute on Friday.
The Mustangs (0-2) allowed the home Chanute offense to score a couple of runs in the first inning, two more runs in the third inning and five runs in the fourth. Elza Clift started in the pitcher’s circle for Iola and was tagged with the damage.
Iola’s offense also couldn’t get anything going as the lineup only managed one hit.
“It’s great experience for us because we are a young team,” said Iola head coach Chris Weide. “These are the teams we’re playing against that we’re trying to build up to be like with their effort and their attitude and how they play the game. It’s a valuable experience.”
Kaydence Axelson began the game strong for Chanute when she walked and scored two batters later on a Kamri Naff RBI double to right field.
The Blue Comet runs in the third inning came from Marlee Miller and Jaye Smith. Chanute then had their offensive explosion of five runs in the fourth inning and five straight batters scored beginning with Grace Thompson and concluding with Smith.
Iola was held to a Reese Curry leadoff double in the top of the fourth inning. Harper Desmarteau and Aysha Houk walked.
Iola hosts Burlington on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
