Elle White (11)
Canton 17 Salmon River 0
The Golden Bears Softball team blanked the Salmon River Shamrocks for their third shutout in a row on Friday afternoon in Fort Covington. Canton scored one run in the first inning on an RBI single by Jenna Larrabee and then the game stayed close until the Bears broke it open, scoring five runs in the fifth inning on their way to a 17-0 win.
The Bears recorded numerous “Webjams” in the game to help maintain the shutout. Tessa Alguire and Elle White both made gold glove plays from deep in the hole at shortstop throwing the runner out at first. Elise Harris was on the other end with the sweet picks at first base. In the third inning, the Rocks were threatening with the bases loaded and one out, the batter popped up to catcher, Jenna Larrabee who then threw to third base doubling the runner up to end the inning. The icing on the cake was the over the shoulder catch made by Layla Clifford in the bottom of the seventh to end the game with a zero on the scoreboard.
Layla Clifford (39)
Jenna Larrabee (4-4, 2 RBI) and Elle White (3-5, 2b, 3b, 3 RBI) lead the Bears offense. Tessa Alguire (2-4, 3B, 1 RBI), Elise Harris (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI) and Layla Clifford (2-4, 1 RBI) each recorded two hits it the win.
Elle White (5 IP, 3 K, 2 H) and Tessa Alguire (2 IP, 2 K, 0H) combined for the two hit shutout in the circle.
Hope Dollman (24)
“Because of bussing issues we did not arrive at the field until 20 minutes before game time. The girls did an awesome job getting off the bus and getting ready before the first pitch. It took us a few inning to shake off the “Bus Legs” but we settled in and put some runs on the board in the fifth inning. Pitchers again threw great and we made some nice plays behind them. The Rocks put the ball in play so we had to play defense today. Now the girls need to enjoy prom weekend.” Mike Wentworth
Shaylee Olmstead (18)
Next Game:
The Bears are scheduled to play at St. Lawrence Central on Tuesday afternoon. The Larries will be playing at their new turf softball field behind the high school. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 but is subject to change depending on the bussing situation.