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JOSEPH— Call it The Theresa Stangel Show.

She propelled Enterprise/Joseph to a 23-4, five-inning victory Wednesday versus visiting Adrian, and her big bat started quickly.

In the first inning, with the bases loaded, Stangel belted a grand slam — her eighth home run of the season — part of a day that finished 3-for-4 with 7 RBIs.

She wasn’t alone, either. Summer DeSpain went 3-for-4 with a double and 2 RBIs.

“They’ve just crushed the ball all year long,” Enterprise coach Travis Huffman said. “I’m just thankful — the top of my lineup has been doing a great job.”

Seven RBIs? That was enough for Stangel to beat Adrian by her lonesome, but, you wouldn’t hear that from her.

“She’s kind of reserved, really, when it comes to that,” Huffman said. “She doesn’t really focus on herself — more of just how the team did.”

And the team is now moving on to play Wallowa at 1 p.m. Friday.

“They’re a much improved team from last year,” Huffman said about his upcoming opponent. “I just hope we can bring our ‘A’ game against Union, if we can get by Wallowa.”

Adrian                   120 01 —    4   1  4

Enterprise/Joseph  636 8x —    23 11 2

 WP — Stangel. LP — Rust.

 2B — E/J, Stangel, DeSpain. HR — E/J, Stangel (GS)

Elgin sweeps Nyssa

NYSSA — The Elgin/Imbler softball team cruised to a sweep against Nyssa Tuesday.

Tara Ludwig picked up the 6-0 win in Game 1. She pitched seven scoreless innings, and struck out 14 batters.

Katie Griffin earned the 10-0 win in Game 2.

Ashley Burgess drove in three runs.

Tara Witherspoon finished with 2 RBIs.

Elgin/Imbler will host Vale at 3 p.m today.

Game 1

Elgin/Imbler     202 002 0    —    6 8 1

Nyssa         000 000 0    —    0 1 2

WP - Ludwig. LP - Burtlow. 2B- E/I, Ludwig.

Game 2

Elgin/Imbler     441 001 — 10 10 1

Nyssa              000 000 —  0  7  5

WP- Griffin. LP - U/A. 2B- E/I, Burgess, Witherspoon, Ludwig. 3B- E/I, Dewey