FSHS softball takes two wins
Olathe ? Dacia Starr hit a two-out, three-run home run in the sixth inning, and Free State defeated Blue Valley, 3-2, in high school softball Saturday in the Shawnee Mission South Jamboree.
The Firebirds routed Blue Valley West, 10-2, earlier Saturday.
Kate Stanwix, Cali Byrn and Mayah Daniels eached homered against Blue Valley West, and Starr hit two doubles.
Elizabeth Patton (6-3) earned the victory against BV West. Daniels (1-0) was the winner against Blue Valley, with Patton recording her first save.
The Firebirds (7-4) will be on the road Tuesday to face Olathe South.
Free State 10, Blue Valley West 2
BV West 001 010 0 — 2 7 1
Free State 140 500 x — 10 15 1
W — Elizabeth Patton (6-3).
2B — Emily Byers, Dacia Starr 2, Mayah Daniels, FS. HR — Kate Stanwix, Cali Byrn, Daniels, FS.
FSHS highlights: Byers 3-for-4, 3 RBIs; Lily Ross 3-for-4.
Free State 3, Blue Valley 2
Blue Valley 000 110 0 — 2 2 2
Free State 000 003 x — 3 6 2
W — Mayah Daniels (1-0). Save — Elizabeth Patton (1).
HR — Dacia Starr (3).
FSHS highlights: Starr 2-for-3, 3 RBIs.
FSHS record: 7-4. Next for FSHS: Tuesday vs. Olathe South at ODAC.