Mavericks Edge Cougar Girls, 4-3

LINDSIDE, W.Va. — James Monroe squeezed past Covington, 4-3, in a non-district softball game here Wednesday.
The Cougars, who were beaten 13-2 by the Mavericks last week in Covington, outhit their hosts 8-6.
Kim Via led Covington with two hits, including a double, and two RBI.
Reese Myers, Kayana Alfred, Stacy Tacy, Shelby Leichter, Abby McDaniel and Isabella Schooler all added one hit apiece. Myers drew two walks and scored a run from her leadoff spot in the order.
Schooler pitched the complete game for the Cougars, allowing just six hits and two earned runs over six innings. She struck out three and walked one.
The Cougars (1-5) host Roanoke Catholic on Monday and open Pioneer District play at home on Tuesday against Eastern Montgomery.