The Northwestern Tigers softball team won its WIAA Division 2 playoff opener 12-1 in five innings over the Spooner Rails Thursday evening in Brule.
Shelby Schulz was the winning pitcher, allowing five hits with two strikeouts and a walk. Tiana Arseneau pitched the final inning, allowing a hit with two strikeouts and a walk.
Schulz also had a big day at the plate, going 3-for-3.
Kelcee Janigo, Anna Morgan, Taylor Prior and Arseneau added two hits apiece and Betsy Hendrick, Sara Miller and Allie Larsen added a hit each.
Prior also had three RBIs, Janigo and Miller knocked in two runs each and Morgan, Schultz and Amber Eller had one RBI apiece.
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The Tigers are back in action Tuesday at Ashland. The Oredockers advanced with an 8-0 win over Webster/Siren.
