NEW BERLIN – The Unadilla Valley Storm held a 2-0 lead over the Lady Crimson Knights after the first inning but Afton got their bats in the top of the second. From there, the Crimson Knights cruised to a 15-7 over host Unadilla Valley Monday.

The Storm did fight back later in the game, scoring runs in the last four innings of play but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Afton lead.

Unadilla Valley got on the scoreboard first, using back-to-back doubles by Kirsten White and Teresa Burgharct. Meegan White crossed the plate when sister Kirsten knocked a line-drive to centerfield. In the next at-bat, the favor was returned for Kirsten White as Burgharct hit a pop fly to center.

However in the next inning, Afton collected two hits and drew four walks, scoring five runs in the second. The Crimson Knights made the score 9-2 in the top of the third, recording another four hits – including doubles by Taylor Schultz and Madison Baciuska – to score four runs in the inning.

Afton finished the game scoring another six runs four the remaining four innings of play. The Crimson Knights racked up 12 hits the high-scoring affair. Schultz and Baciuska were joined by teammates Samantha Schoelier, Makaela Mills and Olivia Harris-Morris as all batters recored two hits each in the win. Schoelier added the only triple for the Afton squad.

Unadilla Valley’s Kirsten White also had a triple during the contest as she went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate. The Storm finished the day with five hits in the loss. Burgharct and Izora Ramsey collected the other two hits, both being recorded as doubles.

Olivia Harris-Morris earned the win for Afton. She surrendered seven runs on five hits over seven innings, striking out 13.

Mia Stirone took the loss for Unadilla Valley Storm Varsity. She lasted six innings, allowing 12 hits and 15 runs while striking out four.

Both teams host their games on Tuesday. UV will see Hancock on their home field while Afton takes one Walton. Both games are schedule for a 4:30 p.m. start time.

Afton 15, Unadilla Valley 7

Afton 0 5 4 1 2 3 0 – 15 12 0

UV 2 0 0 1 1 1 2 – 7 5 2

Olivia Harris-Morris (W) and Taylor Schultz. Mia Stirone (L) and Teresa Burgharct.

2B: (A) Caliegh Stevens, Madison Baciuska, Taylor Schultz, Makaela Mills; (UV) Teresa Burgharct, Kristen White, Izora Ramsey.

3B: (A) Samantha Schoelier; (UV) Kirsten White.