Lakewood softball improves; Arlington soccer loses (slide show)

EVERETT — Lakewood’s Alexis Lampinen was four-for-six at bats hitting a double, a triple and seven RBI to carry the softball team to a 20-6 win over Mariner March 23.

EVERETT — Lakewood’s Alexis Lampinen was four-for-six at bats hitting a double, a triple and seven RBI to carry the softball team to a 20-6 win over Mariner March 23. Teammates Jelly Perry and Emily Granard were both three-for-five and doubled at the plate. The Cougars lost to Archbishop Murphy 10-2 March 21. Prestyn Lalone hit a home run, and teammate Granard doubled. Lakewood’s record is 2-2.

EVERETT — The Lakewood baseball team lost to Everett 12-1 March 22. Shane Brock and Matthew Ramirez were both one-for-two at the plate. Lakewood’s record is 1-3.

ARLINGTON — The Arlington boys soccer team was blanked by Eastlake 5-0 March 22. Arlington’s record is 2-1-1.

CARNATION — The Lakewood boys golf team lost to Cedarcrest 208-313 March 22.

EVERETT — The Archbishop Murphy boys soccer team shut out Lakewood 8-0 March 22. Lakewood’s record is 0-3.

SNOHOMISH — Arlington’s Tristan Sheward lit up the plate despite the baseball team’s 8-6 loss to Snohomish March 21. Sheward, hitting two-for-three at the plate, recorded four RBI and two doubles. Arlington’s record is 1-2.

Also returning are senior outfielders Daniel Smith and Kyle Bayer, and junior pitcher Jake Russell.

“We have high expectations and goals this year after playing so many juniors and sophomores last year,” coach Scott Striegel said. “We believe we should be able to challenge for a league title.”

Striegel anticipates Marysville-Pilchuck and Oak Harbor as the tough teams to beat.

ARLINGTON — The Arlington girls softball team lost to Snohomish 14-2 March 21. Arlington’s record is 0-2.