Keyser routs Hampshire; Moorefield cruises over Tucker County

High school softball roundup from West Virginia

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:19pm

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In a pair of West Virginia high school softball games, Keyser routed Hampshire 17-1 in three innings, while Moorefield defeated Tucker County 10-1 in five innings.

Why it matters

These games showcase the competitive nature of high school softball in West Virginia, with top-ranked teams like Keyser and Moorefield asserting their dominance over their opponents.

The details

Keyser scored 10 runs in the first inning and cruised to the easy victory, recording five hits and three walks in the frame. Sophie Lambka, Suzy Cosenza, and Bibs Felton each had two hits for Keyser, with Cosenza driving in three RBIs. Tavery Lyons got the win for the Golden Tornado. In the other game, Moorefield capitalized on seven Tucker County errors to win 10-1 in five innings. The Yellow Jackets scored three runs off errors and added two more off a wild pitch and passed ball. Anniston Kite earned the win for Moorefield.

  • The games were played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • Keyser is scheduled to play at Southern (0-2) on Thursday, April 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Hampshire is scheduled to host No. 5 Frankfort (7-1) on Wednesday, April 2, 2026, followed by East Hardy (1-2) on Thursday, April 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Moorefield is scheduled to play at Berkeley Springs on Wednesday, April 2, 2026 before hosting No. 4 Petersburg (4-1) on Thursday, April 3, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Sophie Lambka

A player for the Keyser Golden Tornado softball team who had two hits in the game.

Suzy Cosenza

A player for the Keyser Golden Tornado softball team who had two hits and drove in three RBIs.

Bibs Felton

A player for the Keyser Golden Tornado softball team who had two hits in the game.

Tavery Lyons

The winning pitcher for the Keyser Golden Tornado, going two innings and allowing an unearned run on two hits and a walk with a strikeout.

Anniston Kite

The winning pitcher for the Moorefield Yellow Jackets, going three innings and allowing one run on three hits and three walks with three strikeouts.

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The takeaway

These games demonstrate the strength of the top high school softball programs in West Virginia, with Keyser and Moorefield both securing dominant victories over their opponents. The upcoming matchups against other highly ranked teams will be crucial tests for these squads as they look to maintain their position atop the state's softball landscape.