King Philip Softball Team Trounces Attleboro

The King Philip softball team trounced Attleboro, 5-0, at home Monday, taking advantage a strong offense effort.

Led by new head coach Norm Beauchemin, the Warriors were able to strike early in the game, starting with a triple from Ashley Hussion to bring in Bel Shaffer. Hussion then walked home on a home run from Tori Constantin to bring KP up to 3-0 in the first inning.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, KP’s Shannon Jones knocked in Breanna Sebio to raise the lead to 4-0. A bases-loaded single from Shaffer brought in another run in the bottom of the sixth.

KP pitcher Ana O’Neill struck out 10 batters for the Warriors during the game. In two innings, she struck out the side.

Attleboro got on base for two walks and a double from Mikayla Harnois.

Beauchemin praised his team's defense.

“The defense was definitely on today,” he said. “Offensively, we had some solid hits that were made into outs. I think there were only two strikeouts during the game. We made good contact today.”

Attleboro head coach Debra Carreiro said, though, it was a tough game, she felt her team did well.

“Honestly, I think we played a good game against them, except for a few blips and blunders on the field,” she said. “We are a young team and we have to work on basic things that should be automatic.”

King Philip will play in Franklin, while Attleboro will play Taunton on Wednesday.