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#5 Softball Opens Season With 8-3 Win Over USMMA

Amanda Kowalsick drove in two runs in the Bombers season-opening win.

Kissimmee, Fla.-The fifth-ranked softball team opened the 2006 with by defeating the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 8-3 at the Rebel Games. Sophomore outfielder Amanda Kowalsick (Riverhead/Jamesport) went three-for-three with two RBI's.

Ithaca fell behind 3-0 in the first inning, but answered with four runs in the second inning and four more in the fifth to secure the win.

Seniors Leigh Bonkowski (The Williams School/Mystic, Conn.) and Amanda Illinger (Norwich Free Academy/Hanover, Conn.) and sophomore Stacy Pelesz (Hudson/Livingston) each had an RBI for the Bombers. Sophomore pitcher Nicole Cade (Beaverton/Portland Oregon) earned the win in the first game. She struck out nine batters and allowed three hits in a complete game.

The Bombers will next play Bethany at 4:10 p.m.

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