Buchanan takes two from rival Niles

Published 5:25 pm Friday, May 17, 2024

By Scott Novak

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BUCHANAN — It was a tale of two games as rivals Buchanan and Niles squared off in non-conference softball Thursday afternoon.

The No. 3-ranked Bucks rolled to a 15-2, five-inning victory in the first game, only to have the Vikings push them to the limit in the nightcap. Buchanan edged Niles 7-6 in game No. 2.

Hailee Kara scattered five hits and struck out eight without a walk in the first game to earn the victory.

The Bucks (25-2) banged out 12 hits, including two each by Caitlyn Horvath, Kara, Cameron Carlson and Keegan May. May and Kara both doubled. Aspen Berry and Camille Lozmack both homered for Buchanan.

The Bucks scored 12 runs in the fourth inning to blow the game open.

Ilyee Wilick and Morgan Clanton worked in the circle for the Vikings, with Wilick taking the loss.

In the nightcap, Buchanan scored five runs in the sixth inning to erase a 6-2 Niles advantage.

Lozmack went the distance in the circle for the Bucks. She allowed three earned runs and struck out four.

Buchanan finished with 10 more hits. Kara was 3-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBIs. Berry tripled for the Bucks.

Niles (10-22) finished with eight hits. Haylea Wilken, Kloe Kigginns and Kayla Kiggins all doubled.

Megan Bryant took the loss for the Vikings.

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