The Gloucester High School varsity softball team picked up wins against Warwick and Menchville this week.
The Lady Dukes achieved another shutout win on the road last Thursday, defeating the Warwick Raiders, 19-0. Pitcher Autumn Cookson (6-0) threw a no-hitter, struck out 14 batters and collected three hits in the win.
Cameron Palas added four hits, including a double and drove in three runs. Avery West had three hits and recorded two RBIs for Gloucester as she doubled and later hit a two-run home run. Hannah Horsley and Tessa Carteret combined for five hits and four RBIs.
Menchville
On Tuesday afternoon, Gloucester traveled to beat the Menchville Monarchs, 5-4. Cookson (7-0) picked up the win with over six innings of work with help from West in the final inning.
Horsley doubled to open the second inning, followed by Carteret who hit a single. With one out, Lilly Hogan singled in Horsley for a 1-0 lead.
The Lady Dukes added to their lead as Horsley walked, stole second and advanced to ...