The Adrian Lady Blackhawks kicked off their Softball season this past week in Joplin at the Purdy Tournament.
For the first round the Lady Blackhawks drew the Lady Greyhounds from Sweet Springs. Lizzie Clifton registered the lone hit for Adrian. Adrian was able to limit Sweet Springs to 6 hits, however they put 17 Lady Greyhounds on the bases via walks. Adrian lost 18-0.
In round 2, Adrian was set to take on Lockwood who had fallen to Mount Vernon in round 1. In the round 2 matchup Lizzie Clifton was able to record 2 more hits in her 2 at bats and score the single run in the contest for the Blackhawks. Harlee Newkirk also grabbed one hit in the game. Lockwood would secure a 11-1 victory over Adrian.
For day 2 of the tournament the Lady Blackhawks would face the Pierce City Lady Eagles. Adrian began to swing the bats better on the second day, as they recorded 7 hits in the contest, 2 from Newkirk and Barkleigh Pierce while Clifton, Emily McCammon, and Chloe Nelson each recored a hit as well. The Lady Blackhawks also showed some plate discipline in the contest, taking 8 base on balls. Berkleigh Pierce pitched 5 innings for the Blackhawks, giving up 4 hits while striking out 6. Adrian was able to walk away with a 12-3 victory and secure their first win of the young season!
In their final contest from Joplin, Adrian took on Lamar. Lexy Stephen and Tara Hagins for the Lamar would combine to pitch a no-hitter. The Blackhawks would fall 10-0 in their final game of the tournament.
