St. Elizabeth softball eeks out win

ST. ELIZABETH, Mo. - St. Elizabeth squeezed out a 1-0 win against Eugene on Thursday.

Emma Kemna hit the game-winning RBI, which drove in Amber Struemph, who also had a hit. Sarah Heckemeyer had a hit, and Taylor Helton contributed a double.

Megan Kemna had a hit and allowed five hits and struck out two in the circle.

Eugene was led by pitcher Lexi Dickerson, who went the distance, allowing three hits and striking out six. Alison Buechter had two hits for the Eagles.

The Lady Hornets (1-2) play Monday at Tuscumbia.