Lakewood girls dominate in 1st district playoff softball game

Lakewood’s girls softball team looked dominating in its first game of the 2A District 1 Tournament.

The Cougars stomped Blaine 11-1 in just six innings Tuesday.

As a result, they play Lynden Wednesday, with the winner going to state. The loser will play the team that loses the Granite Falls-Sehome game to try to stay alive, also today. The winners will play for the championship.

Against Blaine, Lakewood pounded out 16 hits to win going away. Prestyn Lalone went 2-3 with a home run and a triple. Kassidy Millar also went 2-3, knocking in three runs with a triple and a double. And Jelly Perry went a perfect 4-4 at the plate.

Millar was the winning pitcher, improving her record to 16-4.

Blaine 100 000 — 1 6 2

Lakewood 133 211 — 11 16 2

Lyric Berry and Alyssa Starcer; Kassidy Millar and Jenna Melton.