Friday’s cold temperatures and rain played havoc with the scholastic sports schedule as only one scheduled contest was able to be played.

SOFTBALL

No. Lehigh-Northwestern

Northwestern breezed to a 17-1 mercy-rule victory over Colonial League rival Northern Lehigh.

The Tigers (5-2, 3-1) put together three big innings, including a 10-run fourth.

Emily Akelaitis had a huge game for the Tigers as she singled, doubled, homered and drove in seven runs. Her homer was a three-run shot in the fourth that ended the game.

Also contributing offensively for Northwestern were Morgan Farthing (two doubles, two RBIs, two runs scored); Molly Mitman (a double, four runs scored, two RBIs); and Brynn Balliet (a single, two RBIs, two runs scored).

For Northern Lehigh (1-5, 0-5), Lauren Hoffman singled home its only run.

No. Lehigh 001 0 - 1 3 0

Northwestern 430 (10) - 17 9 1

Horn, Heiny (2), Hude (4) and Schuck; E. Akelaitis and A. Akelaitis. W- E. Akelaitis. L-Horn. HR - Northwestern: E. Akelaitis (4th, two on).