Lady Braves split tough two-game slate

Bowled over by non-league power Lynden Christian, La Conner avoided landing in the gutter last week by having secured a two-game split courtesy a key win at Friday Harbor.

La Conner struck down the Lady Wolverines 13-3 Tuesday afternoon, taking some of the sting out of its one-hit, 8-0 shutout loss Wednesday to Lynden Christian.

The youthful Lady Braves emerged from the up-and-down week with a solid 11-3 overall mark, but perhaps more important having also gained new insight into the art of winning consistently.

Primarily in the form of staying focused, regardless of the game situation.

“As a...