Ledford pitches first BHS shutout since 2023 in win over McNicholas - Wilmington News Journal

Ledford pitches first BHS shutout since 2023 in win over McNicholas - Wilmington News Journal

Reece Ledford pitched a three-hitter and Lily Bates had a big first inning hit as Blanchester blanked McNicholas 3-0 Wednesday. The shutout is the first for BHS since a 4-0 win over East Clinton on May 4, 2023. Blanchester lost to McNicholas 6-5 in the post-season tournament in 2024. “This was a huge win,” Blanchester coach Alan Ledford said. “Mother Nature prohibited us from being able to practice this week. The girls showed up today and beat a…