Gentry, Ankrapp homer in Niles sweep
Published 8:18 am Thursday, April 24, 2014
BATTLE CREEK — The Niles softball team continues to play power softball.
Seven more extra base hits allowed the Vikings to roll to a pair of easy Big 16 non-divisional wins over host Battle Creek Lakeview Wednesday.
Niles got a home run and a triple from winning pitcher Tala Gentry in the 12-0 first game victory. Gentry’s home run was a grand slam.
Olivia Jordan added a double and a triple.
In the nightcap, Niles won 17-1 in three innings.
Gentry and Jordan both tripled, while Courtney Ankrapp homered.
Holly Walker was the winning pitcher.
First game
Niles 220 35 – 12
Lakeview 000 00 – 0
Tala Gentry (W)
2B: Olivia Jordan (N)
3B: Jordan (N), Gentry (N)
HR: Gentry (N)
Second game
Niles 683 – 17
Lakeview 100 – 1
Holly Walker (W)
3B: Gentry (N), Jordan (N)
HR: Courtney Ankrapp (N)