The Lady Dukes defeated Peninsula Catholic, 11-1, in softball action at Gloucester High School on Monday. Gloucester scored four runs in the first inning on the way to improving to 8-0.
A two-run single from Alissa Upton was the big blow of the opening inning, bringing in Rebecca Jenkins and Alyssa Shackleford for the early 2-0 lead.
The Dukes added four more runs in the second inning when Shackleford hit an RBI sacrifice fly, Tori Brown added an RBI single and Upton hit a double to score Kaleigh Arnett and Nina Garland.
Gloucester scored two more runs in the third and Ashley Buffington added another run in the fifth with a ground ball that scored Haywood to make it 11-1. The Knights avoided the shutout with a run in the second inning. 
Morgan Haywood (8-0) pitched her second no-hitter of the season with eight strikeouts and no walks. Offensively, she was supported by Upton’s single, double and four RBIs.
The Lady Dukes will travel to Warwick and Menchville today and Friday,...