The Grundy R-5 Lady Panthers, playing on the field at Newtown-Harris on Friday night, fell behind early against visiting Green City, with the Lady Gophers claiming a quick 5-0 lead in the non-conference softball matchup.
However, there would be no quit with the Panthers on this night, as nine runs over the first two innings put the home team in control in a 17-8 win that moves Grundy R-5 to 1-5 on the season.
After Green City cut the lead to 9-8 with a three spot in the top of the third, Zoe Littleton slammed the door on the Gophers with four innings of shutout relief, striking out five batters. Â With the bat, Littleton supplied the fuel for the Panthers offense, with three RBI’s and a triple. Â Makenzy Brown had three RBI’s, with Emma Baxter adding five steals. Â Morgan Axtell and Aubrey Gann each had an RBI and four steals for the lightning quick Grundy side.
The win is the first in head-to-head action for Grundy R-5 over Green City in the last four years. Â The Lady Panthers head west on Highway 6 on Tuesday night, playing an HDC Conference game at Winston.
