Lady Lions sweep past Highland Park
April 8, 2010

Herald-Banner Staff

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Greenville’s Lady Lions completed a District 10-4A softball sweep over Highland Park, downing the Scots 11-2 on Tuesday.

Greenville also beat Highland Park 6-0 in Greenville on March 12.

Greenville’s defense turned four double plays and commited only one error.

“I thought we played really well,” said Lady Lions coach Glenn Banker.

Sophomore lefty Rachael Cook struck out three while allowing six hits and two runs.

Cook and Arian Alford both drove in two runs.

Shelby Doederlein and Kayla Mayes both went 2-for-2 for the Lady Lions, who are now 11-8-1 for the season and 3-6 in district play.

District softball

Greenville 300 140 3 --11

Highland Park 000 001 1 --2

WP: Rachael Cook, 6 hits, 2 runs, 2 BBs, 3 Ks.

Leading hitters

G: Rachael Cook 1-4, 2 RBIs; Arian Alford 1-3, 2B, 2 RBIs; Shelby Doederlein 2-2, Kayla Mayes 2-2.

Records: G 11-8-1, 3-6; HP 5-18, 0-9.

Next game: Royse City at Greenville, 7 p.m. Friday.