Ilwaco freshman outfielder Isabell McKinney relays a hit back to the infield during a game against Ocosta on Friday, March 26.

ILWACO — The Ilwaco (0-2) softball team lost a season-opening double-header against Ocosta (2-0), losing 8-0 and 13-2 respectively on Friday, March 26.

Strong pitching from Lady Fishermen 8th grader Madeleine Wilkin help limit the Wildcat bats in the first game, keeping the score 1-0 through the 3rd inning before the Ocosta lineup came alive in the top of the 4th, extending their lead to 3-0. The Wildcats added two more runs in the 6th to cruise to a 8-0 victory.

Ocosta won the second game of the doubleheader, 13-2.

Ilwaco will next hit the road to play at Forks on Thursday, April 1.