By Fred Kroner

Gracie Hanner drove three hits and knocked in two runs on Tuesday (April 11) as the Oakwood softball team rebounded from an early deficit to defeat Danville, 10-5.

A three-run third inning lifted the Comets into the lead for good, 5-3.

Cracking two hits apiece for Oakwood were Bella Bradford, Samantha Dunavan, Olivia Fegett, Lacey Harrison and Sophia Hart. Dunavan also delivered two RBI.

Reliever Gracie Enos pitched 4 1/3 innings of three-hit ball and picked up the win. She struck out one batter as did starter Rylee Wright, who worked 2 2/3 innings.

On Monday (April 10), the Comets lost to Watseka, 8-6, allowing the final three runs in the sixth inning.

Dunavan socked a home run. She ended with two hits. Karleigh Nelson led the Comets with three hits and two RBI.

Enos fanned three batters in 4 2/3 innings of relief and suffered the loss. Caydence Vermillion recorded five strikeouts in the first 2 2/3 innings.

Oakwood (5-8) returns to action on Friday (April 14) at Milford.