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FORESTVILLE -- Buoyed by a five-run sixth inning, Forestville knocked off Panama 7-5 in a nonleague softball game Thursday.
The Hornets (2-1, 0-1) and Panthers were tied 2-2 when the hosts rallied. Highlighting the inning were an RBI double by Aspen VanArsdale, an RBI single by Madison Sliwsinki, a triple by Carilene Sliwa and a run-scoring double by winning pitcher Megan Gruber.
Sliwa, Sliwinski, Gruber and Jade Work all had two hits for Forestville. Gruber tossed a four-hitter, struck out eight and walked one.
Four different players had a single apiece for the Panthers.
DRAGONS ROLL
BEMUS POINT -- Lydia Darr scattered four hits, struck out seven and didn't issue a walk as Maple Grove downed Cassadaga Valley 13-1 in a five-inning Division 2 West game.
Erin Mansfield led a 16-hit attack with four hits, including a double; Alex Halstrom (two-run double) and Eliza Dawes both had three hits; and Courtney Martin and Dani Trim each collected two hits for the winners, who improved to 1-4 overall and 1-0 in the division.
Hailey Anderson had two hits and Jordynn Main smacked an RBI single for the Lady Cougars.
HERRINGTON SHINES
SHERMAN -- Olivia Herrington allowed one hit and struck out 17 to lead Chautauqua Lake to a 7-0 Division 2 West victory over Sherman/Clymer.
Jenna Waters led the way offensively for the Thunderbirds (1-0, 1-0), collecting three hits, including a double, and driving in a pair of runs.
Lily Martin had the lone hit for the Sherman/Clymer (1-2, 0-1). Elli Bodamer struck out nine and allowed just one earned run in the loss.
"Obviously, the errors were bad, but for an early contest against a top pitcher and team, there is a lot to build off of this game," Sherman/Clymer coach Dave Bodamer said. "Chautauqua Lake is a great program and Herrington is so good. Everything is fixable, so we will get back to work … and get ready for Cassadaga Valley on Saturday."
BEARS IMPROVE TO 2-0
SALAMANCA -- Frewsburg jumped out to a 10-0 lead after two innings and then used an 11-run fourth inning to blow the game open as it cruised to a 22-3 nonleague win over Salamanca.
Mackenzie Martin led the offense with four hits and two RBIs, while Taytum Jimerson had three hits and scored five runs. Braelyn Stelmack added two hits; Gracie Hyldahl tripled; and Kaylee Cappa doubled.
Teghan Trocki picked up the win on the mound, tossing a complete game, allowing seven hits and striking out 10.
The Bears improve to 2-0, while the Warriors fall to 0-2.
NORTH COLLINS PREVAILS
NORTH COLLINS -- Jaylee Jimerson and Hailey Jasinksi provided the offensive power to lead North Collins to a 14-9 victory over Cattaraugus-Little Valley in a Division 2 East game.
Jimerson had four hits, including a home run, and three RBIs; Jasinski added four hits, including a home run and a triple, and three RBIs; Sophia Vanstrom added three hits; Novalee Schlenker (RBI) and Lilly Montaldi (RBI) both had two hits; and Milani Maciejewski chipped in one hit for the winners (1-3, 1-0).
Madison Rogan led the Timberwolves (0-3, 0-1) with threre hits, and Jordis Irish and Kora Sentz both added doubles.