The Avery Vikings softball and baseball teams traveled to Swannanoa Tuesday to take on the Owen Warhorses in the 2010 conference opener.Owen was dominant in both softball and baseball, as the Avery junior varsity and varsity teams were shut out for the day.
In JV softball action, Avery saw its first day of outdoor action, including practices, and Owen took advantage in defeating Avery 34-0 in three innings. In varsity action, the Warlassies were equally dominant, upending the Avery varsity team by a 15-0 score in four innings. Avery faced a tall test in the varsity contest as Owen pitcher Taylor Fisher threw a five-inning perfect game for Owen.with six strikeouts.
The Avery JV baseball team took on the Warhorses and fell 9-0 in a five-inning affair, while the varsity Warhorses blanked the Vikings baseball squad by a final score of 11-0.
Avery baseball returns to action this afternoon with a non-conference game at Hampton, then both the baseball and softball teams re-enter conference play with games at Thomas Jefferson on Friday afternoon.
