Chesapeake softball’s bats outweigh defensive struggles to beat Dulaney, 11-7, in 3A state quarterfinal

Not all of Chesapeake’s victories can be pretty, and Monday’s Class 3A state quarterfinal triumph over Dulaney certainly won’t be hung in a museum.

But coach Brittany Owen said afterward that she doesn’t expect them all to be.

The Cougars countered their defensive issues with flaming-hot offense, including four- and six-run innings to quash the Lions, 11-7. Every Cougar in the lineup contributed at least one of the team’s 16 hits, most of which were singles.

“We’re not perfect.