Barker scores key softball win over Roy-Hart

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s Kaylee Stoll slides safely into home with the Lady Bulldogs first inning run as Roy-Hart catcher Peyton May awaits the throw. The action took place during Barker’s key win over the host Lady Rams this afternoon.

Defending champion Barker stayed in the chase to claim at least a share of the league title by downing front-running Roy-Hart 3-0 in a key Niagara-Orleans softball contest this afternoon at Middleport.

Madyson Flint hurled the shutout win for Barker.

Roy-Hart, which has already clinched at least a share of the N-O title finishes the league campaign at 10-2

Barker improves to 9-2 and now needs a win over Wilson in a make-up game on Wednesday to claim a share of the crown.

Madyson Flint registered a shutout in the circle for Barker as she scattered 4 hits and struck out 11.

Barker scored the only run they needed as it turned out in the first inning as Kaylee Stoll doubled and came home on a ground out off the bat of Lexi Brazzell.

The Lady Bulldogs added one insurance run in the third inning on a single by Brazzell and another in the fourth on a double by Alina Riches.

Albion 5, Akron 1

Albion topped Akron 5-1 to finish the N-O season at 7-5.

Winning pitcher Alana Irvine and Kenzi Snook both banged out triples and Rori Higgins and Aubrielle Barry both had a pair of hits to lead the offense for Albion.

Irvine scattered 5 hits in the circle.

Wilson 19, Medina 3

Wilson improved to 8-3 in N-O action with a 19-3 win over Medina (0-11) as Riley Robinson pitched a 2 hitter with 6 strikeouts.

Northstar 4, Kendall 2
In a non league game, Northstar downed Kendall 4-2.

Barker catcher Lexi Brazzell, pitcher Madyson Flint and Peyton Bradley celebrate the Lady Bulldogs key win.