Melbourne rolls in District semis
Softball
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A perfect game on the mound and a walkoff home run to secure the 10-run rule in the 6th. In between Melbourne did what was needed to secure a 10-0 District Semifinal win vs visiting Davenport.
Freshman ace Ding Balavender threw her 5th no-hitter of the season but her first perfect game to go along with 12 Ks.
Tennessee commit Kamryn Potts finished it off with a three-run home run. Other big games for Melbourne High School Softball
Layna Ayala 2-3, 3 runs
Madison Rider 2-3, 2B, Run
Hailey Cottrill 1-3, 2 Runs, RBI
Brookelynn Dolin 1-3
Alessandra Gomez 0-2, 2 RBI
Tyrah Powell 0-1, Run
Melbourne now 23-1 on the season will face Viera Thursday in the District Finals
Interviews at the end of the highlights with:
Chris Cottrill/Head Coach
Kamryn Potts/Walkoff HR
Ding Balavender 6 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 R, 12 Ks (Perfect Game)
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