THOMPSON FALLS – The Thompson Falls Lady Hawk softball team kicked off their spring season at home last weekend with a doubleheader against the Deer Lodge Wardens.

The Lady Hawks competed to the end but ultimately fell to the opposition in both games.

Deer Lodge narrowly outpaced the Lady Hawks in the opening game on Saturday, earning the 6-4 win.

The second game of the opening day set featured much more offense for both teams, ending with a final score of 18-11, in favor of Deer Lodge.

Thompson Falls senior Madi Fitchett was a driving force for the Lady Hawk’s offense, ending the day with a record of 5-7 with the bat.

Over the course of the two games Fitchett also drove in four runs at the plate, while pitching all 13 innings from the circle for Thompson Falls.

Lexi Van Elswyk also had a big day at the plate for Thompson Falls, going 1-4 in the opener with a double and two RBIs.

Van Elswyk added two more RBIs and another double in the second game of the double dip, going 1-4 at the dish.

In addition, Haley Morgan of Thompson Falls doubled and drove in a run during the Lady Hawk’s second game of the day.

Up next for Thompson Falls will be a match up against their county rivals, the Plains-Hot Springs Trotters on Tuesday, March 31.

The game was originally scheduled for March 24, but was rained out due to inclement weather.

Scores and statistics from the game were unavailable at press time.

In addition to starting pitcher Maid Fitchett, the Lady Hawks roster features six other returning starters from last year.