Conchs Remain Unbeaten

Marathon improved to 2-1 this week after defeating Coral Shores 18-16 at home on Feb. 28. The Fins sealed the victory with 13 hits. Three came from pitcher Allison Garcia, who struck out nine ’Canes over the course of the seveninning game. Sage Brown amassed 2 hits, 3 stolen bases and an RBI, and Daniella Gonzalez added 2 hits and 1 RBI. The rest of the Fins’ hits came from Elena Eubank, Maeve Merryman, Sara Robinson, Madelyn Thornton, Alba Rodriguez and Ryleigh Garcia with 1 apiece. Both teams meet again in early April, this time in Tavernier.

Marathon went on to play Somerset South Homestead on March 1, beating them 11-0 at home. Pitching duties in that game were shared by the sisters Garcia. Senior Allison went 3 innings, striking out 8, and 8th grader Ryleigh closed out the win, striking out 2 through the final 2 innings in the mercy-rule shutout. Both Garcias had hits in the game as well as Merryman and Thornton. Elena Eubank earned 3 RBIs in the win.

Coral Shores lost two games last week, bringing their record to 1-2 early in the season. After the loss to Marathon, the ’Canes fell to Carrollton 12-5 at home on March 2. They will have a chance to even their record on March 10 when they travel to Lourdes Academy.

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald