Alma Public Schools

Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity managed through a push by Minden in the first inning where Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity coughed up four runs, but Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity still won 14-6 on Monday. Minden batters contributing to the big inning included Lexi Anderson and Cloee Johnson, all driving in runs in the frame. Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity collected eight hits and Minden had four in the high-scoring affair. Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity took an early lead in the first inning. Zailey White hit into a fielder's choice, scoring two runs. Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity took the lead for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Sarah Holste singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs and Kaylee Baker singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run. Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity put up six runs in the sixth inning. The offensive firepower by Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity was led by Brynn Bailey, Alivia Taylor, Nakayla Hock, and White, who each had RBIs in the inning. Emma Joppa took the win for Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity. The righty surrendered six runs on four hits over six innings, striking out four. Addison Klaubunde took the loss for Minden. The hurler went five and two-thirds innings, allowing 14 runs on eight hits and striking out two. Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity tallied eight hits in the game. Hock and Taylor each had multiple hits for Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity. Taylor and Hock all had two hits to lead Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity. Anderson led Minden with two hits in two at bats.