HUMBOLDT — A 10-day layoff did little to slow the Humboldt High softball machine Friday.
The Lady Cubs made quick work of visiting Neodesha High in a doubleheader romp, winning 17-1 and 14-0.
The victories, in Humboldt’s home opener, evened the Lady Cubs’ record at 2-2.
Humboldt scored two runs in the first, three in the second and four in the third against Neodesha in the opener before blowing things wide open with an eight-run fourth.
Brook Turner pitched a complete game, giving up three hits and a run with four strikeouts.
Several offensive stars led the way. Breanna Kline had two singles, a double, three stolen bases and an RBI. Kayle Riebel also had two singles and a double and three stolen bases while driving in four. Courtney Richey had five RBIs on a single and home run. Kasey Beeman had a single, double and stolen base. Jaci Ross had a single, triple and RBI. Megan Herder had a single and RBI. Delaney Umholtz drove in three on two singles and had a stolen base.
Ross pitched the first four innings of the second game, allowing only one hit while striking out six.
Meanwhile, the Lady Cubs scored three in the first, five in the third and six in the fourth.
“Jaci and Brook pitched great for us,” Humboldt coach Brad Piley said. “Our defense played great, with two double plays.”
Ross also sparkled at the plate, drilling three doubles with three RBIs. Others contributing: Kline, a double and two stolen bases; Turner, a single, stolen base and two RBIs; Richey, a single and five stolen bases; Beeman, a single, stolen base and two RBIs; Herder, a single and two RBIs; Morgan Morris, a double and RBI; Caysa Adams, two stolen bases; and Haley Riebel, single and RBI.
Richey pitched a perfect inning of relief, striking out two.
Weather permitting, Humboldt will be in Eureka Tuesday for a makeup game before traveling to Yates Center Friday for a tournament.
Lady Cubs sweep Bluestreaks
