Fast start sparks Albion girls past Newfane

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 26 April 2024 at 10:13 pm

Scoring five quick runs in the first inning, Albion went on to defeat Newfane 12-6 in a Niagara-Orleans League softball game this evening under the lights at Newfane.

Cami London had a two-run double, Alex Sanders a two-run single and Leah Pawlak an RBI single in the decisive opening frame for the Purple Eagles which made it three wins in a row.

Sanders finished with three hits as London, Pawlak and Aubrielle Barry each had two. Barry’s hits included a home run and Sanders’ a triple. Barry drove in a total of 4 runs and Sanders 3.

Improving to 5-2 in N-O action, Albion next hosts undefeated (7-0) front-running Barker at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday. Barker nipped Albion 6-5 in an earlier season meeting.