Gardiner starting pitcher Cooley went the distance allowing both runs on seven hits and striking out six. She also drove in two runs in the win over the Knights.
Softball
Softball: Gardiner gets defensive in B South victory over Fryeburg
Tigers flash some leather to reach regional semifinals.
Softball: Winthrop surprises Monmouth in Class C South quarterfinals
No. 6 Winthrop storms past No. 3 Monmouth Academy to reach regional semifinals.
Softball: Skowhegan rolls to Class A North quarterfinal win over Brewer
Sierra Carey strikes out six, provides two RBIs at plate for River Hawks.
Softball: Hall-Dale advances to C South semis with rout of Oak Hill
Quick turnaround for tournament games doesn’t face Bulldogs
Winslow stuns No. 1 Nokomis in Class B North softball quarterfinal
Emma Michaud strikes out 14 as eighth-seeded Black Raiders oust Warriors for a second straight season.
Softball: Sacopee Valley breaks out late to beat Maranacook in C South quarterfinal
Hawks score five runs in final two innings to beat Black Bears.
Softball: Kathleen Dean of St. Dom’s muffles Rangeley in a Class D quarterfinal
Saints pitcher strikes out nine batters and receives more than enough run support in 17-1 victory over the Lakers.
Softball: Morgan Willis’ gem helps Messalonskee cruise past Lewiston
Eagles starting pitcher strikes out 14 in a five-inning Class A North first-round playoff win over the Blue Devils.
Softball: Winthrop pushes past Mt. Abram in Class C preliminary round
After breaking the game open in the fourth inning, Winthrop sealed a 9-2 home victory over Mt. Abram to advance to Class C South quarterfinals.