ASSUMPTION SOFTBALL WINS AT NEMWAN CATHOLIC, CLINCHES OUTRIGHT MARAWOOD SOUTH TITLE

Maleia Kolo drove in two runs for Assumption on Thursday as the Royals claim fifth straight conference title. Photo Courtesy: Robyn Austin

Zaleski Sports

WAUSAU – The Wisconsin Rapids Assumption softball team clinches the outright Marawood Conference South Division championship with a 7-1 win over Wausau Newman Catholic on Thursday at Newman Catholic High School.

Ava Schill tossed a complete game three-hitter with four strikeouts and no walks to pick up the win for Assumption, which remains undefeated at 13-0 overall and 9-0 in the Marawood South.

The conference title is the Royals’ fifth-straight.

Cristin Casey went 3-for-4 and scored twice, Maleia Kolo drove in two runs, and Schill and Claire Nelson each had two hits and an RBI for the Royals.

Kaitlin Kalfafice hit a solo home run in the third inning to account for Newman Catholic’s lone run. The Cardinals fall to 5-7 and 3-6 in the Marawood South.

Newman Catholic will play a nonconference game at Prentice on Friday. Assumption will host a tournament on Saturday at Robinson Park, playing two nonconference games.

Royals 7, Cardinals 1

Assumption 101 030 2 - 7 13 0

Newman Catholic 001 000 0 - 1 3 0

WP: Ava Schill. LP: Ashley Jankowski.

SO: Schill 4; Jankowski 3. BB: Schill 0; Jankowski 3.

Top hitters: A, Anna Schooley 3B, 2 runs; Cristin Casey 3x4, 2 runs, RBI; Claire Nelson 2x4, 2 2Bs, RBI; Schill 2x4, RBI; Maleia Kolo 2 RBI. NC, Kaitlin Kalafice HR, RBI.

Records: Assumption 13-0, 9-0 Marawood Conference South Division; Newman Catholic 5-7, 3-6 Marawood Conference South Division.