Moldrem throws no-hitter, as Hornets win three of four

Kasey Moldrem, Cadott junior, winds up for the pitch April 5, in a game at Cornell, in a non-conference match with the co-oped Knights team. Photo by Ginna Young

By Ginna Young

It was a great week for Cadott’s softball program, as they began conference action midway through.

April 9 vs. Elk Mound, non-conference (L 7-2)

The week started with a trip to Elk Mound, where it was slow going on offense for the Hornets, but junior Kasey Moldrem had 7 strikeouts, got the bats alive for Cadott, with a double in the seventh and senior Kendall Webster came up with a single after.

“Unfortunately, we weren’t able to hang on in the last inning,” said coach Lexie Rothbauer.

The match went to Elk Mound, 7-2.

April 11 vs. Owen-Withee, non-conference (W16-1)

In their home opener, the Hornets faced Owen-Withee, with Cadott notching 11 hits to take a 16-1 win.

Sophomore Kennedy Nerdrum struck out five batters to help her team get the victory.

April 12 vs. Regis, conference (W12-1)

The next day, Cadott saw Regis come to town for the first conference game of the year. Moldrem again took the mound and had a perfect game, with 10 strikeouts, pitching a no-hitter, to give the Hornets a 12-1 win.

“The team had a total of seven hits and eight RBIs,” said Rothbauer.

Junior Rilei Weeks ended with a double and a triple, while sophomore Abi Bowe had 3 RBIs.

April 15 vs. Augusta, non-conference (W 10-0)

Finally, Cadott hosted Augusta, claiming a 10-0 shutout over the Beavers.

“The bats were alive, with 13 team hits,” said Rothbauer.

Nerdrum had 3 doubles and 2 RBIs, with Weeks recording 3 singles and an RBI.

Barone turned a double play at second base for the defense, while Nerdrum was at the mound, with 5 strikeouts.

“Another win for the Hornets,” said Rothbauer.