Ashburn, VA — Sterling Stealth capitalized on a five-run first inning to secure a 9-2 victory over The St. James Softball 12U on Sunday. The early scoring started with Riley Russell and Rilyn O'Connor, who both drew walks that brought in runs. Further contributing to the tally, Penelope Perez hit into a fielder's choice that allowed a run, while Nikki Singh Kochar and Miranda Reese also walked in additional runs. The Stealth expanded their lead in the second inning with Ruby Sowers starting the inning with a triple and scored on a steal of home. Ella Feek singled and scored a run, an error added two more runs, and Reese Hymel earned another RBI through a walk. Miranda Reese was the starting pitcher for the Stealth, delivering a dominant performance by allowing no hits or runs over two innings, with five strikeouts and two walks. Izzy opened for The St. James Softball 12U, conceding one hit and five runs across one inning, striking out two and walking five. Reese Hymel came on as relief for the Stealth allowing two hits and two runs with four Strikeouts and two walks. Offensively for the Stealth, Reese Hymel, Ella Feek, and Ruby Sowers each recorded one hit, while Emma Lentz led in RBIs with two. The team demonstrated patience at the plate, accumulating 10 walks, with Khaleesi Hummel and Riley Russel topping the chart with two walks apiece. For The St. James Softball 12U, both Emma S players secured a hit, while Samara W and Emma contributed one RBI each. Lexi A added pressure on the bases with two steals.