Scooper Softball opens with win over Spearfish

Sturgis Softball wins season opener over Spearfish

Sports Staff
March 29, 2024
Sports

Last Updated 4 weeks ago

SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Sturgis Scooper Softball team won their season opening game Thursday by beating Spearfish 13-6.

Pitcher Abigail Tweedy was dominant on the mound, striking out 19 batters in her first start for the Scoopers.

Offensively, Avreigh Long had a home run for the Scoopers. Long went 1-4 with two runs ad two R.B.I.’s.

The Scoopers next game is Tuesday, April 2 at Parkview in a double-header vs Pierre and Rapid City Central.

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