Kards win twice Saturday at Rally in the Valley

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The Kenai Central, Soldotna and Homer softball teams finished up play at the Rally in the Valley tournament Saturday.

The Mariners finished with a 4-1 loss to North Pole and a 17-1 loss to Ketchikan. Homer finished 0-5 at the tournament.

Against the Patriots, Alaiyah Brost and Emily Owens had the hits, while Julie Guess had the run. Ariana Davis pitched three innings and gave up four runs — three earned — on five hits while walking six and striking out three.

Against the Kings, Brost had a hit and a run, while Davis and Becca Trowbridge added hits.

The Stars finished with a 13-0 loss to Kodiak, finishing the tourney with a 1-3-1 record. Alyssa McDonald and Isabelle Cruz got hits against the Bears.

The Kardinals finished with a pair of wins, topping Wasilla 6-2 and Lathrop 7-4. Kenai was 2-3 at the tournament.

Against Wasilla, Kenai led 3-1 after two innings and took a 6-1 lead in the top of the fourth. Kailey Stynsberg had a pair of hits for the Kardinals, while Kyana Griskevich scored a pair of runs.

Against Lathrop, Kenai led 5-1 after an inning and 7-2 after two innings. Avery Ellis had two runs and two hits for the Kards, while Seylor Tomrdle had two RBIs.

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