O'Gorman defeats Mitchell softball in five innings

041123 MHS softball huddle.JPG — The Mitchell High School softball team listens to coach Kent Van Overschelde between innings during a high school softball game on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Cadwell Sports Complex in Mitchell.

By Mitchell Republic

May 12, 2023 at 10:10 AM

SIOUX FALLS — O’Gorman kept the Mitchell High School offense at bay in a 14-0, five-inning win on Thursday.

The Knights jumped out to a 4-0 lead after one inning and extended it to 7-0 after three before a seven-run fourth inning put them in a position for a run-rule victory.

Mitchell was limited to one hit, which was picked up by Lauren Van Overschelde, while Rylee Jennings got tabbed with the loss in the circle, as she threw all four innings.

Kira Mentele pitched the first four innings for O’Gorman and didn’t give up a hit, walked two and struck out seven. Mary Koch came in for the fifth inning and gave up a hit and struck out three. At the plate, Samantha Fonder was 3-for-3 with two doubles, Ava Tobin was 2-for-4 with a triple and two runs batted in and Karsten Schlimgen was 2-for-3 with a home run.

Mitchell (2-11) is at Brandon Valley on Friday, April 12.

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O'Gorman defeats Mitchell softball in five innings

The Knights jumped out to a 4-0 lead after one inning and extended it to 7-0 after three before a seven-run fourth inning put them in a position for a run-rule victory Thursday.