Falcons-Cougars

Falcon baserunner Adam Volkernick checks for the ball as he rounds third before running home to score without a throw. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

Dirigo, batting here, had baserunners most of the game, which concluded with the Cougars winning a 12-2 decision in five inning against Mtn. Valley in the lone spring contest between the two teams. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

Delivering to the plate here is Mountain Valley reliever Kyle Gauvin. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

Alyssa Wade is all smiles as she's greeted by her Dirigo teammates after belting a grand slam homerun to break open a close contest with Mountain Valley. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

With her teammates closing around her, Cougar catcher Alyssa Charity uses two hands to hold onto this popup at home plate. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

Mountain Valley baserunner Brooke Dolloff is called out at the plate as Dirigo catcher Alyssa Charity applies the tag on a very close play. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)