Alma Public Schools

Even though Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity collected nine hits to Alliance's eight, they still fell 7-5 on FridaySouthern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity took an early lead in the first inning. Alivia Taylor drove in two when Taylor singled. Alliance took the lead for good with four runs in the second inning. In the second an error scored one run for Alliance, Hannah Schnieder doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run, Ciara Hudson tripled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, and an error scored one run for Alliance. Hallie Schnieder was the winning pitcher for Alliance. The bulldog lasted four and a third innings, allowing nine hits and five runs while striking out three and walking zero. Brianna Huston threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen. Emma Joppa took the loss for Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity. The righthander lasted six innings, allowing eight hits and seven runs while striking out three and walking zero. Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity racked up nine hits on the day. Natasha Hock and Joppa all managed multiple hits for Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity. Joppa and Hock all had three hits to lead Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity. Alliance racked up eight hits. Hudson and Schnieder all managed multiple hits for Alliance. Hudson led Alliance with three hits in four at bats.