MORAN — Marmaton Valley High’s girls scored early and often Monday.
The Wildcats erupted for nine runs after one inning in their opener against visiting Altoona-Midway High, ending the game in the third frame with a 17-2 win.
The trend was nearly identical in the second contest.
The Wildcats again took control early, winning 17-2.
“It was good for the girls to play well,” Wildcat coach Brenda Mills said. “I’m happy for them.”
Kenzie Harrison kept Altoona’s batters off balance with her off-speed pitches, throwing three hitless innings and striking out four.
The Wildcat batters turned walks into runs with timely hits. MaRyiah Cavender had a single and double. Shauna Knight also doubled, while Emily Boyd and Kacie Shadden each had singles.
Cavender pitched the second game, striking out two while allowing one hit over three innings. She also had a triple and single at the plate, while Shadden pounded out an inside-the-park home run. Ashlynn Pinkerton doubled, Knight had two singles and Molly Hamlin had one single.
Marmaton Valley continues its frenetic pace this week. The Wildcats host Chetopa in a doubleheader today and Oswego Thursday, weather permitting.
Wildcat girls romp past Atloona-Midway
