Blaire Balestrini hit a grand slam and Talia Ross struck out 11 hitters to lead the Lock Haven softball team to an 8-4 victory over Jefferson in game one of the Bald Eagles 2026 home opener. Jefferson won game two, 13-2.

With the split, Lock Haven moves to 8-6 heading into its Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) schedule. Jefferson is now 6-4.

GAME ONE

In game one, Lock Haven built a 5-0 lead through the opening four innings, thanks to an RBI single by Olivia LeMeau and a grand slam from Balestrini, her third home run of the season.

Jefferson pushed across four runs over the final three innings, but The Haven used a three-run sixth inning to put the game out reach. Maci Brodzina headlined the rally with a two-RBI single.

Maci Brodzina, Balestrini and LaMeau (3-for-4) all finished with multiple hits.

Ross (6-1) picked up her sixth victory in the circle on the season by tossing her fourth complete game, while striking out a game-high 11 batters.

GAME TWO

In the nightcap, Jefferson put up crocked numbers in three different innings, led by five runs in the seventh to run away with a 13-2 victory.

Gianna Goodman finished with a double and a triple, while LaMeau belted her second home run of the season.

The Bald Eagles open their PSAC East schedule by visiting Millersville on Friday.