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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, April 20, 2022 B-1 SPORTS Submit sports items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: sports@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg See PITCHES on 4 RANDY Harris County Council for District 1 VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE! • As Mayor, helped Petersburg rebuild following the 1990 tornado • Recruited new businesses for Petersburg • Brought city's water department from red to black without raising rates • On County Council, supported infrastructure growth to I-69 • Supports economic development • Conservative approach to spending • Supports road and county garage improvements • Supports public safety • Helps maintain a good budget Paid for by Randy Harris for Council, Denise Harris Treasurer Dear Pike County District One Voter: We are being hit on all fronts between rising gas prices, food costs, energy bills and rapid inflation with living expenses. We all feel it. In Pike County, we are also faced with challenges of a changing coal-based, power plant-driven economy. As we lose much of that traditional revenue, it is important now more than ever that our Pike County government spends your money wisely. In my experience on the council, as mayor and business owner, I understand the principles of working within our budget, making payroll and creating an environment friendly to growth. I am asking for your vote to remain on the county council during these challenging times ahead. Sincerely, Randy Harris, Pike County Council District One If you or someone you know needs to requested an absentee ballot, please call or email Randy. 812-380-1065 | Randy@HarrisRealEstate.us By Andy Heuring Chloe Williams pitched a no-hitter and the Chargers bats bombed 17 runs in four innings as Pike Central soft- ball won 17-0 in a 10 -run rule game last Thursday. The first inning was a har- binger of things to come. Wil- liams blew away the Warrior hittings in the first inning as she struck out the side. "That really set the tone for us," said Charger Coach Dustin Tray- lor. Then the Lady Charger bats went to work. Brailey Mills led off with a single; Karley Kavanaugh hit a triple and scored on a throwing error making it 2- 0. Williams helped herself out, hitting a single past the shortstop. Sophie Carnah- an reached on a error. Alyan Sharp hit a single to bring in Williams. Avery Hunt was hit by a pitch, which allowed Macey Stillwell, who was running for Williams, to score. Delany Welch hit a ground ball that was fielded, but the throw to second for a force out was bobbled. It allowed Sharp and Carnahan to score. Mills got a two out walk to load the bases, and Kavanaugh then drew a walk to bring in Hunt for a 6 -0 lead. "We came in from the field and started hitting the ball right away, sending 12 bat- ters to the plate and scoring six runs in the bottom of the first," said Traylor. Williams had another three up and three down inning in the second. Sharp then pounded her sixth home run of the game over the flag pole in center field for the Chargers only run in the second inning. Williams again struck out the side one, two and three in the third. Tessa Vinnedge led off with a single, to start another six run inning. Mills was hit by a pitch. Kavanaugh singled to drive in Vinnedge; Williams then singled bringing in both Mills and Kavanaugh. Carnahan singled to right field. Carnahan stole second before Sharp singled, driv- ing in Stillwell and advancing Carnahan to third. Sharp stole second base to get in scoring position. Hut then hit a ground ball and reached base on an error that allowed both Sharp and Carnahan to score making it 13-0. North Knox got a runner to second base for the only time in the game after an error and a sacrifice bunt. But Williams shutdown the Warriors by get- ting a pop-up to herself and a ground ball to third to end the inning. In the bottom of the fourth, the Lady Chargers added an- other four runs after Mills led off with a double, Kavanaugh walked and Williams drove in Mills with a single. Carnahan grounded out to third base, but it allowed Ka- vanaugh to score. Sharp extended the in- ning with a ground ball that was misplayed, allowing her to reach on an error. Hunt walked to load the bases, be- fore Welch hit a grounder to third. The third baseman tried Chloe Williams is all smiles between innings as she and her teammates get ready to return to the field. Wil- liams was in the midst of a no hitter. Brailey Mills lines a ball into the outfield for a hit against North Knox. WILLIAMS PITCHES NO-HITTER Lady Chargers place second at Mt. Vernon Invite By Andy Heuring Pike Central's girls tennis team picked up a win, placing second in the Mt. Vernon In- vitational on Saturday. The Chargers opened with Boonville in the morning and won 3-2. Ella McGuire won the number one singles match over Lillie Redmon by a tie- breaker. McGuire won the first set 6 -4, before dropping the second set 2-6, but then won the tiebreaker 10 -4. Charger Jaime Salle won her match 6 -3, 6 -1 over Dan- ica Wesselman at number two doubles. In number three singles Gabby Collins lost 6 -1, 6 -0 to Katelyn Day. Regan Craig and Shelby Keeker won number one dou- bles in a tiebreaker over Me- gan Hurt and Morgan Johns. They won the first set 6 -4, lost the second set 4-6 and then won the tiebreaker 11- 9 to secure the third and de- ciding point. Alaina Johnson and Lilian Mann at number two doubles lost 6 -4, 6 -1 to Emma Bender and Ashlyn Bass. In the championship match the Chargers fell to Mt. Ver- non 5 -0. Charger number one seed Ella McGuire lost 6 -0, 6 -0 to Lauren Boeke. At num- ber two singles Lily Denning of Boonville beat Pike Cen- tral's Jaime Sallee 6 -1, 6 -0. Gabby Collins of Pike Cen- tral fell 6 -0, 6 -3 at number three singles. Both doubles teams lost in split sets. Reagan Craig and Shelby Keeker at number one doubles won the first set 6 -0 then lost the second set 7-5 before losing 10 -8 in the tiebreakers. Eibhlim Teague and Lilian Mann at number two doubles lost the first set 6 -2 and then rallied to win 7-5 in the sec- ond set, before dropping the tiebreaker 10 -6. Patoka Lake to host kayak lesson for beginners Patoka Lake will host a kayak lesson for beginners on Saturday, April 30 at 12:30 p.m. at the Patoka Lake Na- ture Center. The talk will cover the basics of operating a kayak, what gear is needed, and the best places to paddle on the lake. Several styles of kayaks and paddles will be available to try. The event is open to kayak- ers age 12 and older. The cost is $5 per person. All equip- ment including life jackets will be provided. Advance registration is required. The entrance fee of $7 per vehicle for Indiana residents or $ 9 for out-of-state visitors applies. To register, or for more information regard- ing this program or other in- terpretive events please call the Nature Center at 812- 685 -2447.