Softball: Junior Chargers sweep Lumberjacks

Despite having to juggle a lineup due to injuries and varsity call-ups, the Midland Dow junior varsity softball team was able to dominate visiting Arthur Hill Monday and take the opener 18-0 before a 14-4 romp in the nightcap to sweep the doubleheader.

“We’ve had some injuries and players being pulled up to varsity,” said Dow coach Kim Dankert. “So we have been trying people in different positions and everybody contributed tonight.”

Sam Wood started things off for the Chargers in the opener, taking the mound and striking out nine Lumberjacks while allowing only one hit.

“Sam did a great job on the mound tonight,” Dankert said. “She was in control of the first game and then came in to finish off the second one.”

Taylor Thurston lead Dow offensively, going 2-for-3 with a triple and five RBIs, while Ashley McIntyre went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBIs. Wood helped her own cause with a triple.

Alisha Lukins started for the Chargers in the second game and struck out eight, allowing three runs. Wood closed the nightcap to pick up the save.

McIntyre continued her hot hitting, going 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBIs. Amanda Larson went 2-for-2 with an RBI, while Stephanie Russell had a home run.

Dow improves to 15-2-1 on the season and 9-1 in league play. They return to action Wednesday when they travel to Bullock Creek to take on the Lancers.

Photos by Doug Julian