Lady Cubs bounce back with shutout

“We had a lot of hits that went straight to the defense,” Humboldt head coach Brad Piley said. “We couldn’t find the holes. Leon-Bluestem is a very good team with a very good pitcher. We had a lot better outing in the second game. Shelby pitched a great game.”

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April 5, 2022 - 3:29 PM

Humboldt High’s Cheyenne Wrestler bats in a game for the Lady Cub softball team last week. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN

LEON — Humboldt High’s Lady Cub softball team didn’t let the sting of defeat spoil a key early season showdown Monday.

After dropping the first game of the doubleheader to Bluestem — incurring its first loss of the season — Humboldt rebounded and returned the favor in game two, handing the Lions their first loss of 2022, 9-0.

The split puts the Lady Cubs at 3-1 on the year. Bluestem stands at 5-1.

The story of the 9-0 win was the dazzling pitching performance by Humboldt freshman Shelby Shaughnessy, who allowed three hits and struck out eight. 

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