Taft High got a team-high five hits over two games from sophomore Kayla Lininger and an opening-game shutout from junior starting pitcher Emma Coulter to split a league softball doubleheader Friday at Rainier.
Taft High ace Emma Coulter overcame whipping winds Wednesday to prevail in a pitching duel with Blanchet Catholic for a 2-1 nonleague home softball victory.
Taft High reaffirmed there's no place like home Tuesday in a game moved due to wet playing conditions and defeated Willamina 11-0 in five innings in a Special District 1 game shortened to five innings by the 10-run mercy rule.
Host Taft High reversed its league fortunes following a season-opening home loss to Rainier by sweeping a Special District 1 softball doubleheader Friday with...