Dougherty, Cecil Shut Down Dragons

NORTH EAST - Cecil freshman Gianna Dougherty tossed a complete game shutout, leading the Seahawks softball to a 4-0 victory over the Howard Dragons in Friday's opener.

Dougherty (1-1) allowed just six hits while striking out 13 Howard batters. She also recorded one double at the plate.

The Seahawks were kept off the scoreboard until the bottom of the sixth, when Kylee Straining broke through with an RBI single through the left side of the infield that scored Briana Rebman. Defensive miscues by the Dragons allowed the next two runs to score to make it 3-0. Sloane Tanner capping off the inning by driving in Natalie Cook with a base knock of her own.

Straining led the Seahawks with two hits, including a triple. The freshman outfieler also grabbed Cecil's lone stolen base.

The Seahawks move to 1-4 (1-2 R20) with the win.

Box Score Notables

• Layla Hopkins recorded one hit
• Briana Rebman scored once and earned hit
• Katarina Kuchera and Tristan Canavan earned one walk each

Up Next

Cecil faces Frederick on the road next Wednesday, March 19 at 3 p.m.