ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Senior High School softball team stormed its way to a shutout win Friday.
Hosting Hoke County High School, the Lady Raiders completed the regular-season sweep with an 8-0 win.
Waiting out a series of thunderstorms, Maddie Pearson threw a complete game. She allowed six hits and struck out six batters, and recorded an RBI at the plate.
Hayden Robinson and Emma Rusich both hit a two-run homer. Rusich finished with a game-high three RBI.
Jorja Moore connected for a double and a triple, while driving in two RBI. Jakayla Steele and Katie Way each had two singles.
Click here to read a full recap of Friday’s win, complete with videos.
The Lady Raiders (6-5) will host non-conference Jack Britt High School (2-10) Saturday at 5 p.m. Richmond will recognize its six senior players at 4:45 p.m.
Below are photos of Friday’s shutout win, taken by sports editor Kyle Pillar.
