UPDATE: Added information for Chief Leschi-Montesano boys soccer game.

Montesano and Hoquiam each faced Lynden Christian on Friday at Dick Tagman Field in Montesano.

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PREP SOFTBALL

Montesano 8, Lynden Christian 0

Grace Gooding had her best outing as a Bulldog to lead Montesano to an 8-0 win over Lynden Christian on Friday at Montesano High School.

The Bulldogs’ starting pitcher had a no-hitter through 5 2-3 innings in a dominant performance, allowing just one hit and a pair of walks while striking out eight over seven scoreless innings to lead Monte (2-3 overall) to its second straight victory.

PHOTO BY FOREST WORGUM Montesano pitcher Grace Gooding tossed a one-hit shutout in an 8-0 win over Lynden Christian on Friday in Montesano.

Montesano put up four runs in each of the fourth and fifth innings.

The Bulldogs broke the scoreless tie when senior outfielder Liv Robinson drove in pinch runner Taylor Galvin with a single.

Standout senior catcher Ali Parkin followed with her third home run of the season, a three-run blast over the right-field fence for a 4-0 lead.

In the bottom of the fifth, Jones scored on a passed ball and first baseman Kylee Wisdom crossed the plate on a fielder’s choice from Robinson to make it 6-0.

Two batters later, Robinson came in on a wild pitch followed by third baseman Lex Stanfield driving in courtesy runner Charlie Fairbairn with a double to put Monte up 8-0.

PHOTO BY HAILEY BLANCAS Montesano catcher Ali Parkin hammers a home run during the Bulldogs’ 8-0 win over Lynden Christian on Friday at Montesano High School.

That was more than enough run support for Gooding, who threw 90 pitches – 58 for strikes – in the quality victory over the Lyncs (2-5).

“Grace Gooding did a great job tonight keeping Lynden Christian hitters off-balance,” Monte head coach Pat Pace said. “Ali Parkin is continuing to hit the ball well and Kylee Wisdom was a spark in the bottom of our lineup.”

Stanfield led Monte, going 4 for 4 with a double while Robinson, Jones and first baseman Kylee Wisdom had two hits apiece.

PHOTO BY FOREST WORGUM Montesano first baseman Kylee Wisdom connects for one of her two base hits in an 8-0 win over Lynden Christian on Friday in Montesano.

Montesano is scheduled to face Black Hills in a non-league game at 4:30 p.m. on Monday at Black Hills High School.

Lynden Christian 000 000 0 – 0 1 0

Montesano 000 440 x – 8 12 2

WP: Gooding (7 IP, 0R, H, 2BB, 8K). LP: VanSoest (6 IP, 8R, 8ER, 12H, 4BB, 11K).

Leading hitters: Montesano – Stanfield (4-4, 2B, RBI); Robinson (2-4, 2R, RBI); Wisdom (2-3, R); Jones (2-3, 2R); Parkin (1-2, HR, R, 3RBI); Butterfield (1-3).

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PHOTO BY FOREST WORGUM Hoquiam shortstop Lexi LaBounty makes a play during a 12-1 loss to Lynden Christian on Friday in Montesano.

Lynden Christian 12, Hoquiam 1

Hoquiam struggled against Lynden Christian in a 12-1 loss on Friday at Montesano High School.

Despite playing error-free softball, the Grizzlies (0-4) allowed a run in each inning against a Lyncs team that collected 14 base hits, led by a 4 for 4, five RBI game for pitcher Roxanne Lenning.

The Grizzlies’ lone run came when standout shortstop Lexi LaBounty drove in Avery Brodhead with a one-out single in the bottom of the third inning.

Hoquiam’s offense had five base hits from five different players in the loss.

The Grizzlies play at Rochester in a 1A Evergreen League game at 4 p.m. on Monday.

PHOTO BY FOREST WORGUM Hoquiam outfielder Nadine Stewart makes a catch during a 12-1 loss to Lynden Christian on Friday at Dick Tagman Field in Montesano.

Lynden Christian 141 15 – 12 14 0

Hoquiam 001 00 – 1 5 0

WP: Lenning (5 IP, R, ER, 5H, 3BB, 6K). LP: Burgess (4.1 IP, 11R, 11ER, 13H, 6BB, 3K).

Leading hitters: LC – Lenning (4-4, HR, 2B, R, 5RBI); Tolsma (2-4, R, 3RBI); Craig (2-4, R, RBI); B. Vanloo (2-3, R, RBI); S. Vanloo (1-2, 2R); Vansoest (1-2, 2R); Brink (1-3, R). Hoquiam – Standstipher (1-2, 2B); A. Brodhead (1-3, R); Templer (1-3); LaBounty (1-2, RBI); Burgess (1-3).

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BOYS PREP SOCCER

Montesano 11, Chief Leschi 0

Montesano had its way with Chief Leschi in an 11-0 rout on Friday at Jack Rottle Field in Montesano.

The Bulldogs (6-0, 6-0 1A Evergreen) got four goals from senior forward Felix Romero and a goal by senior Nolan Swenson to take a 5-0 lead by halftime.

The large lead allowed the Bulldogs to move players around to different positions, leading to second-half goals from defenders Terek Gunter, Isac Hawkins, Carter Smith and goal keeper Matt Causey in addition to a goal from assist leader midfielder Cris Tobar.

The Bulldogs will be back in action against Ilwaco at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 in Montesano.

Chief Leschi 0 0 – 0

Montesano 5 6 – 11

Scoring

First half – 1, Montesano, Romero, 10th minute. 2, Montesano, Romero, 14th minute. 3, Montesano, Swenson, 18th minute. 4, Montesano, Romero, 39th minute. 5, Montesano, Romero, 40th minute.

Second half – 6, Montesano, Gunter (Causey), 45th minute. 7, Montesano, Hawkins, 50th minute. 8, Montesano, Causey, 53rd minute. 9, Montesano, Tobar, 60th minute. 10, Montesano, Smith, 66th minute. 11, Montesano, Hawkins, 68th minute.

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Other games

Boys Prep Soccer

Raymond-South Bend 9, Tenino 0