Yates Center girls defeat MV

YATES CENTER — Yates Center High took advantage of Marmaton Valley’s inexperience in picking up a pair of wins Tuesday.
The host Wildcats defeated Marmaton Valley 15-0 and 10-0.
Marmaton Valley coach Brenda Mills said her squad was hurt by lack of practice time.
“We’ve only been able to play on the dirt once this year,” she said, noting weather has prohibited much preparation.
Makenzie Harrison pitched for Marmaton Valley in her high school debut. She walked nine and hit a batter, while giving up three hits.
“We were hurt by errors,” Mills said.
Marmaton Valley was a bit more productive in the second game, but still couldn’t string together any runs.
Tabitha Ford, Emily Boyd, MaRyiah Cavender and Shauna Knight had singles. Cavender pitched, giving up five hits and four walks.
“We’ve improved quite a bit,” Mills said. “I thought the girls pitched well for their first time out.”