In her first varsity start for the Easthampton softball team, freshman Rachel Robinson hurled a no-hitter in the Eagles’ 7-0 win over Pope Francis on Wednesday.
Robinson struck out 13 batters, allowed a walk and did not know she had a no-hitter until the end of the game.
“I just tried to stay focused,” Robinson said. “I knew I was doing well.”
Easthampton coach Homar Gomez gave Robinson the good news after the game.
“I was very excited because it was my first varsity start,” Robinson said. “I have been working hard at this. I knew I could do it.”
Robinson did an effective job changing speeds, using her change up and curve to shut down the Cardinals.
“I expected a good performance,” Gomez said. “But not a no-hitter. She did her job.”
Sierra Raskevitz had two hits and three RBIs to pace the Eagles’ offense. Michelle McDermott added four hits and an RBI.
Palmer 11, Granby 8 — The Rams’ (1-1) defense committed six errors, and the offense could not make up for the miscues in the home loss.
Julia Gauvin went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in the fourth inning.
Kate Sullivan added two hits and an RBI.
Northampton 10, Longmeadow 5 — Ethan Salem made his first varsity start for the Blue Devils in a home win over the Lancers.
Salem pitched into the fifth inning to earn the win, gave up four earned runs with three strikeouts and four walks.
Devin Kellogg showed some power at the plate with a two-run homer in the fourth inning.
Kellogg finished 3-for-4 with four RBIs.
Zac Brittain went 3-for-3 and Will O’Connor added two hits for the Blue Devils (2-1).
Ware 3, Smith Vocational 0 — Tyler Top had four digs, three blocks, two kills and an assists in a 25-7, 25-11, 25-16 home loss.
Malcolm Reyes-Stoneham contributed two digs, two aces and a kill. Jayvon Cordova added three digs and an ace, while Ethan Rivera made four digs for the Vikings (1-2).
South Hadley 11, Amherst 6 — Marley Medina scored five goals for Tigers (1-3) in the home win over the Hurricanes (0-3).
Briana Couture added three goals and two assists.
Malia MacDonald led Amherst with three goals.
Hanna Kopec made 13 saves for South Hadley, while Cleo Hein made 10 for Amherst.
Softball
Palmer 11, Granby 8
Palmer 122 150 0 — 11 10 3
Granby 201 410 0 — 8 8 6
WP—Cavanaugh LP—A. Beauregard
Records: Palmer (1-1); Granby (1-2)
Easthampton 7, Pope Francis 0
Easthampton 101 032 0 — 7 14 2
Pope Francis 000 000 0 — 0 0 2
WP—Robinson LP—Keough
Records: Easthampton (1-0); Pope Francis (0-3)
Baseball
Northampton 10, Longmeadow 5
Longmeadow 010 004 0 — 5 6 2
Northampton 331 210 x — 10 11 1
WP—Salem LP—Olson
Records: Northampton (2-1); Longmeadow (1-3)