The Boone softball team earned a win in Game 1 before falling in Game 2 as it split a doubleheader with Class 4A No. 5-ranked Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Monday, June 2, at Gary Creasman Field.
Game 1: Boone 6, ADM 2
Boone came out strong in the opener, scoring three runs in the bottom of the first and adding three more in the fourth to secure a 6-2 victory.
The Toreadors had a solid pitching performance from Carly Busch, who went the distance and struck out four.
Mora Nystrom led the offense with a double and two RBIs.
Avery Howie added a hit and an RBI, while Brooke Weisbrod and Haille Bingham each chipped in with a hit.
With the win, Boone took down a top-five opponent in front of the home crowd.
Game 2: ADM 13, Boone 1 (4 innings)
ADM bounced back in the nightcap, using a powerful offensive surge to take Game 2 in four innings.
Boone managed just one run, scored by Kaylee Kuehl, who also had a hit.
Shannon Jenkins drove in the lone RBI and pitched in relief, recording one strikeout.
Nystrom and Sydney Adams each added a hit.
The split moves the team to 5-2 on the season while ADM sits at 4-2.
Boone will host Saydel (0-4) on Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at Gary Creasman Field.
The game will be broadcast live on AM 1590, FM 101.5, and streamed at kwbglive.com, with sports director Ryan Wendt on the call.
Jill Lutz reporting
About the Author
