By GameChanger Media

Gianna Lahr drove in four runs on three hits to lead Greenville Varsity Jackets past Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets 12-8 on Wednesday at Central Montcalm High School. Lahr hit a home run to center field in the first inning, scoring three runs, and doubled in the seventh inning, scoring one.

Greenville Varsity Jackets jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Drew Galey doubled, scoring one run, and Lahr homered to center field, scoring three runs.

Hannah Johnston grounded out, which helped Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets tie the game at four in the bottom of the fourth.

Greenville Varsity Jackets jumped back into the lead in the top of the fifth inning after Alexa Hyler singled to right field, and Kelsey Barczak singled to left field, each scoring one run.

Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets tied the game up in the bottom of the seventh thanks to four singles. Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets tied the game at eight on a single by Johnston.

In the top of the eighth, Greenville Varsity Jackets broke up the tie when Galey drew a walk, scoring one run. Then a single by Hyler followed to extend the lead to 11-8.

Jenna Jenks earned the win for Greenville Varsity Jackets. The starter allowed 16 hits and eight runs over eight innings, striking out seven and walking eight. J Peterson took the loss for Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets. The reliever went two-thirds of an inning, allowing one run (zero earned) on one hit, striking out none and walking none. R Ward stepped in the circle first for Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets. The starting pitcher gave up seven hits and six runs over five innings, striking out two and walking three.

Greenville Varsity Jackets piled up 14 hits in the game. Lahr and Galey each collected three hits for Greenville Varsity Jackets. Jenks, Brooke Lindquist, and Hyler each collected multiple hits for Greenville Varsity Jackets. Lahr stole two bases. Greenville Varsity Jackets had a strong eye at the plate, piling up five walks for the game. Greenville Varsity Jackets stole four bases in the game. Greenville Varsity Jackets turned one double play in the game. Greenville Varsity Jackets were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Aubrie Uebele made the most plays with seven.

Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets piled up 16 hits in the game. Johnston and Braelyn Bunting each collected three hits for Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets. Johnston, Bunting, Francine Lingeman, Aubreigh Buchholz, K Peterman, and Ward each drove in one run for Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets. I Tuinhoff led Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting eight walks for the game. Bunting, F Lingemin, B Bunting, and Peterman each stole multiple bases for Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets. Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets ran wild on the base paths, collecting 10 stolen bases for the game. Central Montcalm Varsity Hornets didn't commit a single error in the field. I Hopkins had the most chances in the field with seven.