New Kent Lady Trojans coast to Senior Night win over Bruton in softball contest

By Robb Johnson | June 4, 2021 9:31 am

New Kent’s Lady Trojans coasted to a 16-0 victory over the visiting Bruton Lady Panthers in their June 2 Senior Night home finale.

After surrendering an early hit in the first inning, New Kent pitcher Gracie Ellis would strike out the next 15 batters she face. Meanwhile, the Lady Trojan offense flourished early on, scoring six runs in the opening frame and added 10 in the third. The hosts closed out the game in the top of the fifth via the mercy rule.

After the contest, New Kent Head Coach Maria Bates talked about their firepower on offense showing up earlier.

“We have been preaching all this year that once we see the pitching, we usually start going in the third or fourth inning,” she commented. “We string hits together and hit the ball well, but we came out earlier and I am proud of them.”

New Kent remains undefeated with a record of 9-0.