Covington captured its third straight win to start the season against the team that ended the Lady Buccs' season a year ago.

March 29, 2007 – TRIAD
The start of the season is just what Covington needed as the Lady Buccs have won three straight games against stiff competition, including Thursday's impressive 5-0 win over last year's state runner-up Triad.

The victory was a measuring stick for Covington as Triad handed the Lady Buccs an 11-0 defeat in the District final a year ago.

As it has been through the previous two contests, solid pitching and defense was the key to victory. Jessica Shrout pitched a complete game, facing just 27 batters and allowing just four hits. She struck out 8 and only walked 2 batters.

The Lady Buccs received a nice offensive performance from senior Sarah Ciriegio. The center fielder went 2 for 3 and pounded in 2 RBI. Katie Dickie followed last night's solid effort by recording another RBI, while Kylie Lavy hit in a runner as well.

Michelle Barhorst and Kristen Boggs each pounded out a hit.

The Lady Buccs got off to a fast start, jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first and then extended the lead to 5-0 with a three-run inning in the third.

Covington improves to 3-0 on the season. In the three games Covington has recorded two shutouts and outscored opponents 15-2.

The Lady Buccs face Anna next Tuesday at Covington High School.

Scoring by innings:
Covington .......2.....0.....3.....0.....0.....0.....0 - 5
Triad ..............0.....0.....0.....0.....0.....0.....0 - 0