Two tough losses for Wilkes softball

Times Leader Staff

The Wilkes softball team fell just short in extra innings of a doubleheader on Saturday, dropping a pair of games at the Sea Gull Classic at Salisbury University.

Wilkes lost 2-0 to Allegheny before falling 4-3 in eight innings to Randolph-Macon.

Brooke Chapin pitched all seven innings in the first game, allowing seven hits while striking out three for the Lady Colonels.

Jessalyn Paveletz led the Lady Colonels in the second game, finishing 3-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored. Laykin Hughes took the loss in the circle going seven innings allowing eight hits and four runs (three earned) striking out one.

Wilkes will face rival King’s at the Betzler Fields complex next Saturday to open Freedom Conference play.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE

Albright 18, King’s 8

Host Albright opened a 11-4 halftime lead en route to a 10-goal victory over King’s.

Krystina Villarreal led the Lady Monarchs with two goals while Amanda Harney added one goal and one assist. Alisa Marino made 12 saves in net.