Jackson's Michael Houchin pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings as the Indians opened their season at home with a 4-0 victory over Kelly.
Houchin allowed three hits, struck out seven and did not issue a walk.
Jackson's Ben Maudie belted a triple for the Indians, who collected 11 hits.
Cameron Duke and Ryan Harvey each doubled for Jackson (1-0).
Ty Householder took the loss. He threw a complete game, allowing four earned runs, striking out seven and walking one.
Jacob McClain hit a double to pace Kelly (0-1).
Kelly 000 000 0 -- 0 3 0
Jackson 101 002 X -- 4 11 0
WP -- Michael Houchin, 1-0. LP -- Ty Householder, 0-1. 3B -- Ben Maudie (J). 2B -- Cameron Duke (J), Ryan Harvey (J), Jacob McClain (K). Multiple hits -- Jackson: Jon Schumer 2-2, Wyatt Eldridge 2-3, Cameron Duke 2-2, Jarett Newell 2-3; Kelly: Jacob McClain 2-3.
Chaffee's Lane Henson belted two doubles in three at-bats and drove in two runs to help the Red Devils to a five-inning romp at home in their season opener.
Alec Bogenpohl picked up the win on the mound. He pitched four innings and allowed two hits with eight strikeouts and one walk.
Austin Copeland added a double for Chaffee (1-0), while Ryan Lohmann drove in three runs.
Jake Joplin took the loss.
Naylor 000 00 -- 0 3 4
Chaffee 430 9X -- 16 8 0
WP -- Alec Bogenpohl, 1-0. LP -- Jake Joplin, 0-1. 2B -- Lane Henson (C) 2, Austin Copeland (C), Teddy Graham (N). Multiple hits -- Chaffee: Ryan Lohmann 3-3, Lane Henson 2-3.
Meadow Heights's Tereena Wagner belted a triple, a double and drove in six runs as the Panthers kicked off their spring season with a four-inning rout of the Tigers at home.
Paige Mills was the winning pitcher and also doubled.
Mayzie Thompson hit two doubles and had four RBIs for Meadow Heights (1-0).
Arcadia Valley 037 0 -- 10 1 0
Meadow Hts. 52(12) 6 -- 25 25 3
WP -- Paige Mills, 1-0. LP -- Breanna Hamilton, 0-1. 3B -- Tereena Wagner (MH). 2B -- Tereena Wagner (MH), Sarah Bristow (MH), Mayzie Thompson (MH) 2, Paige Mills (MH). Multiple hits -- Meadow Heights: Paige Mills 2-4, Mayzie Thompson 2-3, Tereena Wagner 3-4, Alaina Lochirco 4-5, Brittany Marshall 3-3, Morgan Politte 3-4, Abi Bristow 2-4.
Michaela Kiefer belted a double, went 2 for 4 at the plate and drove in two runs as the Rams opened their season with a victory at home.
Jamie Glastetter picked up the win in the circle. She pitched 5 1/3 innings and gave up eight runs on five hits and nine walks. She struck out seven.
Tori Buckner added a double and two RBIs for Scott City (1-0). Lexi Hennecke also drove in two runs for the Rams.
Clearwater 011 222 0 -- 8 6 7
Scott City 370 002 X -- 12 7 1
WP -- Jamie Glastetter, 1-0. LP -- Halle Gooch, 0-1. 3B -- Halle Gooch (C). 2B -- Liz Hensley (SC), Tori Buckner (SC), Michaela Kiefer (SC), Lexi Morris (C), Cheyanne Burton (C). Multiple hits -- Clearwater: Bailey Roach 2-2; Scott City: Michaela Kiefer 2-4.
Grace Mirly scored three goals to lead the Crusaders to a win in their season debut.
Brianna Mueller and Ali Galemmo tallied one goal and one assist apiece for Saxony Lutheran (1-0). Maddie Brune recorded one goal and two assists, and Tess Daniel added one assist for the Crusaders.
Goalkeeper Raegan Wieser grabbed four saves in the shutout.
-- From staff reports
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