The Boone softball team bounced back after a tough loss to No. 1 Cedar Rapids Xavier to beat Marion Saturday, June 14, in Cedar Rapids.
In the opener, Boone faced a tall task against top-ranked Cedar Rapids Xavier and fell 9-0.
Carly Busch took the loss in the circle as Boone struggled to generate offense.
But the Toreadors came alive in Game 2, exploding for an 11-7 victory over Marion behind a huge second inning and a balanced offensive attack.
Boone scored eight runs in the bottom of the second to seize early control, then added insurance runs in the fourth and fifth innings to hold off a late Marion rally.
Kaylee Kuehl led the way with a 2-run home run, while also earning the win in the circle with a complete game and five strikeouts.
Busch had three hits, two runs scored, two RBIs, and a stolen base.
Sydney Adams delivered two hits, including a double, four RBIs, and a run scored.
Avery Howie and Claire Hardinger each tallied three hits and scored twice, while Hailee Bingham chipped in two hits and a run.
Brooke Weisbrod and Shannon Jenkins each contributed a hit, a run, and an RBI to round out Boone’s offensive surge.
With the split, Boone moved to 10-7 overall and remains 2-5 in conference play.
The Toreadors now turn their attention to a Raccoon River Conference doubleheader at Gilbert (9-6, 0-2) tonight, with first pitch set for 5 p.m.
Jill Lutz reporting
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