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Shelby Summers takes a big cut at the ball in Reardan's 18-6 loss to Asotin Tuesday, May 9.
Catcher Olivia Wicks sets to make the tag at home plate in Reardan's loss to Asotin Tuesday, May 9.
REARDAN-The Screaming Eagles softball team lost both ends of a rainy doubleheader to Asotin 23-3 and 18-6 on Senior Day Tuesday, May 9.
In the first game, Reardan pitchers gave up 13 walks and 10 hits which allowed Asotin to jump to a 16-0 lead after two innings. Because of the "Mercy Rule" the game ended after four innings with the Panthers ahead 23-3.
Reardan did not get a hit in the game.
Asotin continued to tattoo the ball in the second game. Five players collected three hits each, one of which sailed over the outfield fence for a home run. Asotin had 19 hits en route to its 18-6 win.
Colleen Ellis hit a triple for Reardan, Kaylynn Clouse hit a double, and Myleigh Benham and Olivia Wicks each got on base with singles.
Reardan's roster is composed mostly of eighth graders.
"This year we are loaded with a group of positive respectful kids," Reardan head coach Olivia Byers said. "I expect great things from them in the future."
Byers thanked seniors Colleen Ellis, Loveda Murkins, Aubrey Vinning and Talia Krumkop for their contribution to the team. Each player was presented with a bouquet after playing their last home game for Reardan.
With the loss, Reardan dropped to 2-14. Asotin improved its record to 10-11.
A rivalry district pigtail softball game is on tap. Reardan and Davenport will square off in a loser-out, winner-to-districts game in Medical Lake at 4 p.m. Monday, May 15.
Baseball team's season ends
The Reardan boys baseball team ended its season with a 5-0 loss to Liberty in the district playoffs Thursday, May 4 in Asotin. They finished in sixth place in the Northeast 2B League with a 3-9 record. Overall, their record for the season was 6-12.
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