Northern Tier Sports ReportATHENS — NEB gave up nine runs in the first inning as they fell 9-0 to Athens during NTL softball action Saturday.
Orissa Gardner (1-for-3) had the lone Panther hit.
Kristina Larnard started, and went five innings with no strikeouts, three walks, nine hits, and three runs.
Ava Lambert tossed the final inning, allowing one walk.
Gretchen Hiley struck out 12 for Athens in the 1-hitter, with no walks as Memphis Paul (2-for-2) had 2-RBI, and McKenna Jarvis (1-for-4) knocked in three runs.
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PHOTOS BY TIM TAYLOR