Indian Trail softball coach, Matt Bradley, rolled out a freshman in Emma Lighthizer to go toe-to-toe with Burlington all-state pitcher Morgan Klein.
And that she did.
After falling behind 2-0, Indian Trail scored five runs in the bottom of the 3rd inning to take a 5-2 lead.
Then Bradley brought in sophomore Maddy Bozek in the 4th inning, and she held Burlington in check for a 7-3 victory on Tuesday night.
Freshman right fielder, Morgan Calhoun, was 2-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored.
Postgame interviews:
All-state 3B, senior Emma Giese (#11)Indian Trail Senior 1B, Grace Peltier (#22)Indian Trail softball head coach, Matt BradleyFreshman RF, Morgan Calhoun (#3). rounds third base to score vs Burlington. The Hawks won the game 7-3.Sophomore catcher, Alona Boydston (#13), pulls up at third base with and RBI that scored Emma Giese. Indian Trail beat Burlington 7-3 on Tuesday night.Freshman pitcher, Emma Lighthizer (#6), warms up in the third inning vs Burlington. She earned the win in a 7-3 victory on Tuesday night.Indian Trail sophomore, Maddy Bozek (#12), fires a pitch in the 4th inning vs Burlington, Bozek earned the save in a 7-3 win over Burlington on Tuesday night.
