The Mathews High School varsity softball team had a successful return to the field following Spring Break, posting home wins over Nandua and Charles City. On Monday, the Lady Devils defeated the Nandua Warriors, 3-1. Hailey Love had 10 strikeouts as well as a single at the plate. Bentlea Lawrence had an RBI double and Addi Lowe, Marley Brock and McKenzie Bartlett each recorded singles. On Tuesday, the MHS girls beat Charles City, 14-4, in a five-inning game. Love recorded 13 strikeouts in the lopsided victory. Lawrence had two doubles and a triple, while Carter Hayes hit a double. Lowe, Bartlett and Kylee Swanson each added singles. JV Lady Devils Monday was also a successful day for the JV Lady Devils, who faced Nandua on the road, with Mathews winning, 18-3. Keira Cannon had 10 strikeouts to throw a no-hitter. So far this season, Cannon has amassed 57 strikeouts in six games. All the JV girls played well, coach Tim Tillage said, with Emilia Patterson picking up several stolen bases; ...
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