Leyden’s a hit in return to Illinois

After taking second-place with a 5-1 record in the Gordonsville Tournament in Cooksville, Tenn., last weekend, Leyden’s softball team was back playing in Illinois on Wednesday.

The Eagles scored 44 runs on 45 hits in Tennessee and they didn’t miss a beat against Larkin in Elgin.

The nationally-ranked Eagles (7-1) collected 13 hits in a 16-1 victory over the Royals (1-8) in five innings.

DePaul-bound senior Morgan Maize (6-1) threw a 2-hitter with 8 strikeouts and no walks and also went 3-for-3 at the plate with a home run, 4 RBI and 3 runs.

Other top hitters for the Eagles were April Markowski (3-for-4, 2 triples, 3 RBI, 3 runs), Michelle Sansone (1-for-4, triple, 3 RBI), Jen Hall (2-for-3, 1 run), Dana Sullivan (1-for-4, double, run) and Denise Moran (1-for-4, 2 runs).

Leyden will host Maine West (5-3) in a noon doubleheader Saturday at the Rosemont Stadium.