Alexis Handel led the way at the plate with 3 hits including a three-run homer in the 3rd as Atlantic downed Kuemper Catholic in softball 10-0 in six innings on Monday night in Atlantic. The Trojans scored 1 run in the first, 5 in the 3rd, 2 in the 4th and 1 each in the 5th and 6th to pick up the win.

Atlantic scored their 10 runs on 13 hits. Handel went 3-3 on the night with two singles, the homer, and a base on balls. After the game she praised the entire team’s offensive effort.

8th grader Maleana Woodward got tossed into the lineup with Baylee Newell out for the game. Woodward played at third with Handel sliding over to shortstop and Woodward contributed well on both sides of the ball. She had a 2 RBI double in the big third inning for the Trojans and also got a base hit in the 5th that eventually scored. After the game she talked about getting her number called.

Atlantic Head Coach Terry Hinzmann was pleased with the effort of the defense getting out of jams and the offense that followed.

The Trojans get right back after it tomorrow night at Harlan as part of a busy week.

Ally Anderson picked up the win in the circle going the full 6 innings allowing 6 hits with 5 strikeouts and no walks. Anna Wanninger took the loss for Kuemper Catholic allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 1 walk in 3 innings of work.  Atlantic improves to 7-0 and Kuemper Catholic falls to 3-7.