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The Pinkerton softball team pulled off a stunning upset in the first round of the N.H. Division 1 state tournament, knocking off the No. 1 overall seed Spaulding 13-9. Caitlin Hogan went 3-for-3 with 4 runs scored, and Abby Amato went 1-for-5 with 2 runs and 3 RBIs.

Caitlin Hogan had a huge day for the Pinkerton softball team, driving a home run to cap off a 5-for-5 performance at the plate, while also coming around to score four runs. Despite her efforts, Pinkerton lost to Bishop Guertin 17-14.

Ashley Walalis had a double and triple, was 3 for 3 with two RBIs and scored twice as Pinkerton Academy won its second straight, 11-7 over Memorial.

McKenzie Anderson had three hits, including an inside-the-park homer and Pinkerton lashed 17 hits in a 12-5 rout of Nashua South. Ashley Walalis had two hits, two RBIs and allowed only one run while pitching.

Lauren Phillips had a gome run and was 4 for 5 as Pinkerton outlasted Merrimack 13-11 in softball. Caitlin Hogan was also 4 for 5 for the Astros, who handed coach Kristen Abbott her first win.

Londonderry senior Melissa Sprague, who pitched very little last year, was sensational in her season debut, striking out 17 while allowing just one hit in a 2-0 victory over rival Pinkerton.