FOND DU LAC, Wis. – The Alverno softball team took a trip on Saturday to take on the Marian Sabres on Smith Field. The Sabres won the opener by an 9-4 score, and the second game by a 9-3 margin.
 
Senior Lexi Hess was caught stealing which scored Laura Heim in the third inning, next Jaylynne Ramsey was walked advanced the runners to Emily Anguiano in the fourth followed by Laura Heim singled to center field for two-runs to score Samantha Schrader and Jaycee Reyes. Four Inferno had hits in the opener for Alverno was Laura Heim, Lexi Hess, Emily Anguiano and Samantha Schrader. Emily Anguiano was 3-for-3 in the opening game with one run.  Lexi Hess and Samantha Schrader both were 2-for-4.  
 
Offensively in the second game, Heim and Andrea Ramirez added a double each.
 
In the circle Maggie Wilmot and Nevaeh Cruz tossed a 131-pitch complete game as they yielded just nine runs and struck out one batter over six innings of work. Jocilyn Janeway and Nevaeh Cruz in six innings had 114 pitches and struck out three batters while allowing nine runs through the outing.
 
Alverno (2-8, 0-4 NACC) will return home for its 2024 home season opener when they host the Eagles of Edgewood College in doubleheader action on Monday, April 1. First pitch is slated for 12 p.m. at the Alverno Softball Field.