Homer softball tops Kenai

The Homer softball team broke through for its first victory of the season in a big way, toppling host Kenai Central 17-0 in three innings Monday in Northern Lights Conference play.

Homer improved to 1-13 overall and 1-1 in the conference. Kenai fell to 0-4 overall and 0-2 in the league.

McKi Needham pitched three shutout innings for the Mariners and gave up just one hit.

Havan Shaginoff went the distance for the Kards on the mound, although just six of her runs were earned as the Kards committed 10 errors.

Larsen Fellows was 3 for 4 with two runs and three RBIs to lead Homer, while Lauren Kuhns was 2 for 2.

Riley Walls, Needham and Pam Jantzi all scored three times for Homer, while Maggie LaRue scored twice.

Shannon Evans had the lone hit for the Kards.