Canal Winchester, OH — Westerville South Varsity Wildcats stayed in it until the end, but Canal Winchester pulled away late in an 8-6 victory on Thursday. Canal Winchester trailed 6-5 in the bottom of the sixth inning when Kamerer doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs. Westerville South Varsity Wildcats lost despite out-hitting Canal Winchester nine to six. Westerville South Varsity Wildcats got on the board in the second inning. An error scored one run for Westerville South Varsity Wildcats. Casto earned the victory in the circle for Canal Winchester. The pitcher went seven innings, allowing six runs on nine hits and striking out five. Westerville South Varsity Wildcats tallied one home run on the day. Kayti Williams had a dinger in the fifth inning. Westerville South Varsity Wildcats collected nine hits on the day. Jada Orr, Savanna Mays, and Williams all managed multiple hits for Westerville South Varsity Wildcats. Orr went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Westerville South Varsity Wildcats in hits. Westerville South Varsity Wildcats stole six bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Madison Millington led the way with three.