Jaycee Hoffman twirls a no-hitter, leads Kent City to softball doubleheader sweep

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KENT CITY — Jacee Hoffman pitched a no-hitter in the opener and the Kent City Eagles scored 10 runs in the third inning of the nightcap and swept a doubleheader from Tri-County on Tuesday.

The Eagles won the first game, 8-0, and the second game, 13-3 in five innings.

Hoffman, an Alma commit, struck out 13 in seven innings of work. Leading hitters were Jade Mortensen with two hits, one a double, and freshman Lylah Larson with a pair of hits. Hannah Stellini had a triple.

In the nightcap, the Eagles plated 10 runs in the third inning and finished the game in the fifth due to the mercy rule.

Lexie Bowers had four hits, including a triple and a double. She also had four RBI. Abby Pecynski had two hits and two RBI. Laynee Hoffman added two hits and Jacee Hoffman knocked in three runs.

All photos below are provided by LSJ Photographer Krisha Wainright