ROCKINGHAM — A trio of home runs in the first inning and an eight-run third inning fueled Friday’s win for the Richmond Senior High School softball team.
Hosting Southern Lee High School, the Lady Raiders rolled 16-0 in four innings.
Earning the win in the circle was senior Madelynn Pearson (4 innings, 2 hits, 7 Ks).
Senior Jakayla Steele and juniors Hayden Robinson and Kinsie Lyerly each powered a homer in the bottom of the first to give Richmond a 4-0 lead.
Sophomore Kalynn McCormick doubled home the final two runs in the bottom of the fourth to end the game early.
Richmond (5-8, 3-4 SAC) will host Pinecrest High School (2-10, 1-5 SAC) Tuesday at 6 p.m.
