St. Helens Lions Softball 3-0 Gladstone

St. Helens defeated Gladstone 3-0 in a non-league softball matchup Tuesday at home. The Lions from St. Helens, Oregon, who compete in the Northwest Oregon Conference (5A), delivered a complete performance to remain undefeated early in the season. The shutout victory showcased strong pitching and timely hitting for the Lions, who controlled the game from start to finish against their non-conference opponent. St. Helens managed to generate just enough offense to support their dominant pitching effort, putting together three runs while keeping Gladstone off the scoreboard entirely. The defensive unit backed up the pitching staff effectively, turning potential Gladstone scoring opportunities into outs. With the win, St. Helens improved to 2-0 on the young season, building positive momentum as they continue their spring campaign. The Lions demonstrated the kind of balanced play that could serve them well when Northwest Oregon Conference competition begins in earnest. St. Helens will look to maintain their perfect start when they return to action later this week.