Beavers shut out Indees in opener

The Independence/Gilmanton softball team had a difficult time making contact in a 10-0 loss to Augusta on Friday.

The Indees had just three hits in the team’s season-opener while walking once and striking out 12 times. 

The Beavers took the lead with one run in the bottom of the first inning, then added five in the second and four in the third.

Hannah Ekern took the loss for I/G, striking out four while walking five and allowing six hits in the game. She had one of I/G’s three hits at the plate with Catherine Kampa and Harper Symicek also getting hits. 

The Indees were scheduled to host Eleva-Strum on Tuesday of this week before heading to Osseo-Fairchild on Friday. This coming Monday, they’re set to host Whitehall with a home contest against Melrose-Mindoro next Thursday.