Softball Crushes St. James 16-1 In Conference Victory

Sullivan’s softball team (10-9) showed St. James (3-14) no mercy in a 16-1 beating on Tuesday, Oct. 1. 

The Lady Eagles are second in their conference and hold a 5-1 record against Four Rivers teams. Sullivan scored 71 runs and gave up just nine to Pacific, Owensville, St. Clair and St. James. Their only conference loss was an 8-4 loss to Union.

McKynlee Peterson led Sullivan with three runs and two hits. She racked up 2 RBIs, a stolen base and a walk.

Ava Declue balled out with two runs, 2 RBIs, two stolen bases and two walks.

Ella Blanton had a great showing with two runs, 2 RBIs, a hit and a walk.

Dorie Richardson broke away with two runs, an RBI, a stolen base, a hit and a walk.

Molly Lohden logged two runs, 2 RBIs, two stolen bases and two walks.

Rae Corwin shined with two runs, an RBI, a stolen base and a hit.

Evvie Blankenship notched 2 RBIs, two walks and a hit for a double.

Carli McCreary punched it home twice and walked once.

Evelynn Harris recorded a stolen base and a walk.

Elli Crump scored once.

Blankenship pitched a complete game for Sullivan. She struck out seven batters in four outings. The senior gave up four hits and an earned run on the mound.