Aubrey Hensley goes 6-for-7 with two home runs in return for Bedford
TEMPERANCE — Aubrey Hensley is back and helped Marla Gooding reach the century mark.
Hensley returned to the lineup for Bedford’s softball team Friday and immediately made an impact.
The junior catcher, who has been sidelined with an injury, went 6-for-7 in her first two games of the season with a double, a triple, two home runs and two stolen bases to lead the Mules to a 5-4, 16-3 sweep of Novi.
“We got Aubrey Hensley back, and man, is that a game-changer,” said Gooding. “She is so dynamic both offensively and defensively. She changed our whole makeup because she is such a leader and a general out there on the field.”
Gooding recorded her 100th win in six seasons as Bedford’s coach.
“100 is really cool, but I can tell you — it comes from the girls,” she said. "It’s who I’m surrounded by, and these girls are top-notch. … I’ve had such special groups that I’m extremely proud of. I’ve also been extremely fortunate to have the best assistants in Brian May and Kendra Dunlap. Our program wouldn’t be what it is without them.”
Emma Price delivered a walk-off single in the first game. Other offensive stars were Nyah Mullins, Ashtyn Batey, Payton Pudlowski, Paige Bock and Briona Chevrette.
PREP SOFTBALL
Kuzara powers Huron
NEW BOSTON — Jenna Kuzara went 2-for-2 with two home runs and three RBIs to carry New Boston Huron to a 10-0 win over St. Mary Catholic Central Friday.
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“She has been working on staying patient in the box, and today she showcased her patience,” Huron coach Tedi Belisle said of Kuzara. “Probably the best I have witnessed to this point.”
Ava Ryan went 2-for-2 with two RBIs, and Emma Sic also drove in two runs to support shutout pitching by Rylie Greggo.
Whiteford earns 12th win
TECUMSEH — Unity Nelson went 2-for-4 with a triple and combined with Karlei Conard on a four-hitter with 13 strikeouts as Whiteford improved to 12-4 with a 4-3 win over Tecumseh Friday.
PREP BASEBALL
Jefferson sweeps Bulldogs
NEWPORT — Jefferson took two from Summerfield Friday, winning a tight 3-2 game in the opener and a 14-9 slugfest in the second.
Jake Brewer of Jefferson singled in the seventh inning and eventually scored the winning run on a passed ball. Each team managed just two hits.
Jefferson broke open the second game with an eight-run sixth inning.
Reece Kalb pitched well in the first game for Summerfield. Jacob Wadsworth and Rylee Schiffler each stroked two-run doubles in the second game and Schiffler and Tyler Dafoe had two hits each for the 7-12 Bulldogs.
Huron rallies past SMCC
MONROE — New Boston Huron trailed 3-2 heading into the sixth inning before rallying for a 5-3 win over St. Mary Catholic Central Friday.
Drew Bylow drove in two runs and Cameron Cole pitched well for SMCC.
Ida offense efficient
IDA — Ida needed just eight hits to produce 14 runs in a pair of 7-1 wins over Royal Oak Shrine Friday.
Noah Adkins had three of those hits for the 14-6 Blue Streaks.
Dundee bats quiet
DUNDEE — Dundee managed just five hits in two games and fell 1-0 and 9-0 to Adrian Friday.
Carter Ray and Joey Brink pitched well in the first game.
PREP LACROSSE
Close win for Bedford
TEMPERANCE — Bedford's girls team pulled out a 9-8 victory over Maumee Valley Country Day Friday.
FRESHMAN BASEBALL
Bullard tosses shutout
TEMPERANCE — Evan Bullard threw a shutout, and Landon Sparks and Ethan Cunningham had two hits each to lead Bedford past Toledo St. Francis 10-0 Friday.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Local Sports: Smashing return for Hensley; Bears sweep Summerfield
