Alleghany Cougars Blank Northside 9-0 in Dominant Win

Cougars score five runs in the first inning and cruise to shutout victory

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Alleghany Cougars jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, shutting out the Northside Vikings 9-0 in a dominant performance on the softball field. Alleghany's offense was led by Kaylee Nicely, who had two hits including a double and multiple RBIs, while the pitching duo of Addyson Neff and Emma Skidmore held Northside to just one hit and struck out 11 batters.

Why it matters

This win continues Alleghany's strong start to the season and showcases the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth. The Cougars are looking to build on last year's success and make a deep playoff run, while Northside will need to regroup and find a way to generate more offense against tough opponents.

The details

Alleghany erupted for five runs in the bottom of the first inning to take control of the game. Kaylee Nicely delivered a key double, Addyson Neff and Abby Patterson added RBI singles, and an error allowed another run to score as the Cougars built a 5-0 lead. They added another run in the second, two more in the third, and two in the sixth to cruise to the 9-0 victory. Nicely led the offense with two hits and multiple RBIs, while Neff and Skidmore combined to hold Northside to just one hit and strike out 11 batters.

  • The game was played on Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2026.
  • Alleghany scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning to take an early lead.

The players

Kaylee Nicely

A key offensive contributor for the Alleghany Cougars, Nicely had two hits including a double and multiple RBIs in the win.

Addyson Neff

Neff pitched well for the Cougars, combining with Emma Skidmore to hold Northside to just one hit and strike out 11 batters.

Emma Skidmore

Skidmore closed out the game for Alleghany, striking out the side in the seventh inning to seal the shutout victory.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and really set the tone early. Our offense was clicking and our pitchers did a great job of keeping them off balance all game.”

— Kaylee Nicely (virginianreview.com)

What’s next

Alleghany will look to build on this dominant win as they continue their season, while Northside will need to regroup and find a way to generate more offense in their upcoming games.

The takeaway

The Alleghany Cougars showed their offensive firepower and pitching depth in this shutout victory, demonstrating why they are a team to watch in the softball season. Their ability to jump out to an early lead and then cruise to the win is a testament to their well-rounded play.