NORTH JACKSON OH- Jackson-Milton took care of business on Monday, knocking off Ursuline 8-4 behind a fast start and a steady outing in the circle from Katie Byers.

The Blue Jays wasted no time getting on the board, plating four runs in the bottom of the first. Grace Johns drove one in with a lineout, Brena McBeth followed with an RBI single, Charly Estes ripped a double down the line for another, and Gabby Kerr brought home one more on a fielder’s choice.

They added on in the second with help from a bases-loaded walk by Byers and another RBI single from Kerr to stretch the lead.

Byers went the distance in the circle, scattering six hits and giving up just two earned runs over seven innings. She walked five and struck out one, but kept Ursuline off balance just enough to keep the lead intact.

Kerr led the way with two RBIs, and Byers helped herself at the plate with a 2-for-3 night. Jackson-Milton showed patience at the dish, working seven walks—Johns and Ivy McBeth each drawing two. McBeth and Emma Johns also swiped multiple bags as the Blue Jays ran wild with four steals total.

For Ursuline, Davies finished 2-for-4, while Opalick, Zamaria, and Smith each knocked in a run. The Irish drew five walks, but couldn’t dig out of the early hole. Jackson-Milton now sets its sights on a road trip to Columbiana on Wednesday.