Doering’s no-hitter paces unbeaten Fremd

Senior Rachel Doering (4-0) threw a no-hitter with 7 strikeouts and 3 walks for Fremd (6-0), which was led on offense by Mandi Matsumoto (3-for-4, 2 runs, RBI, 2 stolen bases) and Michelle Mazur (2-for-3, double, 2 runs, RBI) in a 10-0 victory over visiting Loyola in nonconference play Wednesday.

Senior Caitlin Patenaude homered for the Vikes while Leigh Farina and Sara Untiedt also doubled.

Matsumoto made a running catch for the final out of the third inning to help protect the no-hitter.

“Rachel pitched pretty well,” said Fremd coach Jim Weaver. ”You’d like to limit the walks but anytime you no-hit a lineup like Loyola (1-1) you are doing something right.”

Maine West 5, Resurection 2: Junior Ariel Valles (1-for-3 at the plate) struck out nine and gave up 2 runs for visiting Maine West while senior Caroline Baird belted a 2-run homer.

Other top hitters for the Warriors (2-2) were Renee Pond (3-for-4, 2 runs, RBI), Abbey Herling (1-for-4, 2 RBI, 1 run), Katie Fitzgerald (1-for-3, 1 run) and Brie Montmarquette (2-for-2).

“The girls really pulled together and we had a great team effort and great performance from Ariel,” said Warriors coach Amy Gonzales.

“The offense is really beginning to pick up and the girls are working together as a team. It is great when you have a strong performance for your pitcher and the offense is able to contribute.”

Leyden 7, Niles West 0: Michelle Sansone (3-for-4, RBI), Morgan Maize (2-for-2, RBI, triple), Jen Hall (1-for-2, double, 3 RBI) and Kelly Nessling (1-for1, RBI) led the offense for Leyden in its season opener at the Rosemont Stadium.

Morgan Maize (1-0) earned the win by throwing a 4-hitter with 7 strikeouts and 1 walks.

The Eagles leave for the Gordonsville Tournament in Cookeville, Tenn., today.