Tack up win for Carmel

Tack up a season-opening victory for Carmel Catholic's softball team.

Rachel Tack tossed a complete-game 2-hit shutout, as the Corsairs beat host Grayslake Central 4-0 on Thursday.

Tack struck out nine and didn't walk a batter.

Shea Crowley led the offense for Carmel, going 3-for-4 with a double and 2 runs scored. Jocelyn Gravel and Meg Grady (RBI) each went 2-for-3, and Sally Snarski had a single and an RBI.

Lake Zurich 4, Deerfield 3: Ella Aslan was 3-for-3 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI, leading the host Bears to victory.

Lake Zurich (3-1) also got 2-for-3 efforts at the plate from Alex Block and Paige Goldberg, each of whom also had an RBI.

Megan Mattera pitched 5 innings for the win, striking out five.

Deerfield fell to 3-2.

Zion-Benton 3, Grayslake North 0: Freshman Kristina Gandy was 2-for-3 with a double for the Knights, who lost in Molly Jones' debut as head coach.

Sam Myers pitched a complete-game 3-hitter for Grayslake North.