Mount Pulaski girls softball slugging the long ball

[May 08, 2018] 

The Mount Pulaski Girls Softball Team has had its ups and downs this season with the program at the high school only in its second season after an extended layoff. But Monday night the girls hosted North Mac and despite suffering an 18-7 loss, the Hilltoppers showcased some power.

Teammates gather to greet Elaine Aylesworth following her solo home run.
(Photo courtesy of Janette Cooper)

In the second inning Elaine Aylesworth hit a home run with Mount Pulaski trailing 2-0. The solo shot was the first home run for the sophomore and the first on the season for Mount Pulaski.

The Hilltoppers meet Olivia Cooper at home plate after her grand slam.
(Photo courtesy Janette Cooper)

Olivia Cooper then came up in the bottom of the fifth inning with the bases loaded and Mount Pulaski trailing 8-3. Cooper annihilated a 3-2 pitch toward left field and out of the park for her first home run/grand slam of her high school career.

Olivia Cooper with her grand slam ball following the game versus North Mac.

With the score 8-7 the Hilltoppers no doubt put North Mac on their heels, but the visitors went on to claim the 18-7 victory.

Other hitting stars for Mount Pulaski were Faith Doerr (2-for-3 with a run scored), Emma Aylesworth (2-for-3 with and RBI and a run scored) and Jade Stewart (3-for-3 with two runs scored).

Cooper also tossed five and two-thirds innings for Mount Pulaski from the circle. She struck out three batters.

Mount Pulaski Coach Travis Lingafelter had these positive comments following the game. "These girls are athletes. They play their hearts out and improve each game. The future is bright for Mount Pulaski softball."

[Teena Lowery]