Cards split with Colorado Northwestern

RANGELY, Colo. - Former Post Falls High standout Tori Schuler had three hits and two RBIs in the second game for the North Idaho College Cardinals, who split a Scenic West Athletic Conference softball doubleheader against the Colorado Northwestern Spartans on Friday.

Schuler singled to score Desirae Tinoco in the fourth inning for NIC's only run in a 9-1 loss in the first game - giving Colorado Northwestern only its fourth victory of the season.

Kellsi Parson and Amber Meyers had RBIs in the second game for NIC (19-33, 13-28) - a 7-0 victory.

Colorado Northwestern is 4-45, 3-41.

The teams conclude the regular season today with a doubleheader. The Region 18 tournament starts Wednesday in Twin Falls.

FIRST GAME

North Idaho 000 100 - 1 4 3

C. Northwestern 003 213 - 9 8 1

Game called in 6th inning due to 8-run rule.

Emily Perlich and Shelby Carter; Whitney Titus and Daniel Brooks. W - Titus (2-22). L - Perlich (13-16).

HITS: NIC - Bishop, Tinoco, Schuler, Hatton. CN - Grey 2, Connary 2, Cook 2, Swenson, Percival. 2B - Tinoco, Grey 2, Connary.

SECOND GAME

North Idaho 110 23 - 7 9 0

C. Northwestern 000 00 - 0 6 2

Hunter Allen and Shelby Carter; Nicole Durfey, Vreni Lewis (4) and Daniel Brooks. W - Allen (4-14). L - Durfey (2-17).

HITS: NIC - Carter 2, Schuler 3, Tinoco, Parson, LaVaute, Meyers. CN - Swenson, Percival 2, Brooks, Phillips, Grey. 2B - Meyers, Swenson, Phillips. 3B - Schuler.