Nanakuli remains undefeated with 12-2 road win over Kalaheo
Nanakuli pitcher Kailey Naehu fires a pitch to plate against Kalaheo Tuesday afternoon at Aikahi Park. | Photo: Riley Guillermo
The Nanakuli softball team continued its strong start in OIA Division II play with a 12-2 road win over Kalaheo at Aikahi Park Tuesday afternoon.
Kailey Naehu struck out 12 batters in the win for the Golden Hawks, who improved to 7-0 atop the league standings. She also hit a two-run homer to center field to give Nanakuli a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning.
Nanakuli catcher Maria Felisi was solid behind the dish for the Golden Hawks. | Photo: Riley Guillermo
Nanakuli tripled its lead in the top of the second with six runs on eight hits to make the score 9-0 in favor of the visitors. Catcher Maria Felisi led the offense with three hits in four at bats and three RBIs in the win.
Ivi Young took the loss for Kalaheo (2-3) in three innings of work, but did her part offensively with a run, hit and an RBI. Kaylee Akiu also scored a run with four stolen bases for the Mustangs while Riley Franklin had an RBI triple.
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