Softball: Jefferson sweeps James Wood

SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — Jefferson defeated James Wood by the scores of 12-11 and 4-0 in a doubleheader sweep on Saturday.

Jefferson led Game 1 3-0 after two innings and 4-2 after three. The Colonels (0-5) took a 6-4 lead with two runs in the top of the fifth inning, but Jefferson grabbed a 7-6 lead after five innings. The Cougars led 9-8 after six, then after James Wood took an 11-9 lead in the top of the seventh Jefferson scored three runs in the bottom of the frame. Kalee Dalton's two-out triple drove in two runs to end the game. James Wood had 14 hits to Jefferson's 11.

In Game 2, Rebecca Munslow tossed a four-hit shutout for the Cougars, walking one batter and striking out 13.  

James Wood Game 1 leaders: Cadence Rieg 3-5, double, 2 runs; Sophia Mezzatesta 2-2, 2 runs, 2 RBIs; Laken Whipkey 2 RBIs; Sydney Orndorff double; Skyla Compton triple.

James Wood Game 2 leaders: Isabella McKee 2-2, Ellie Johnson complete game, 4 runs (2 earned), 3 walks, 1 strikeout.