Hillcrest rallies past Lone Tree to avenge earlier loss

The runs came early and often for the Hillcrest softball team on Thursday, as the Ravens knocked off Lone Tree 6-4.

Strong defense for Hillcrest and five Lone Tree errors allowed the Ravens to build an early lead, as they scored one run in the first and third innings and two in the second and fifth to build a 6-0 lead.

Four straight singles for the Lions built a rally in the top of the sixth as Lone Tree cut its deficit to two, but pitcher Lyla Genkinger settled back in for a shutout seventh to end the game.

Isabelle Vigneron led the Ravens with two hits, two runs and three stolen bases, while Ella Mize had the biggest individual swing of the night with a two-RBI single.

Genkinger struck out eight in her complete game win.

For Lone Tree, Abby Zaruba led the way on both sides of the ball, delivering 10 strikeouts in the circle and two hits at the plate.

Hillcrest closed the week with an 8-0 loss at Holy Trinity Catholic.