The Ballard High School softball team finished up an impressive tear through its 2010 nonconference schedule by beating Blanchet 11-3 April 1.

The Beavers lead 2-1 after the first inning and never looked back, using a seven-run fourth inning to put Blancet away.

Junior Bernie Cardon was a perfect four-for-four from the plate with three RBIs. Sophomore Amry Kimmerly was flawless offensively as well, going three-for-three with an RBI.

In her first game back after spraining an ankle two weeks ago, senior pitcher Sophie Overlock-Pauley pitched all seven innings, giving up two hits and five walks while throwing seven strikeouts.

Ballard outscored its opponents 30-6 over the last three games and will head into conference play with a 4-0 record.

Coach Kyle Gray said starting the season with four straight victories has built up a lot of confidence in his players.

He said the players want to keep working and playing well because they understand how tough KingCo competition can be.

"As long as they stay focused and keep working hard in practice, we'll be fine," Gray said.

The Beavers open the KingCo season against Roosevelt at 4 p.m. on April 5 at Lower Woodland.