Lily Halberg, Port Angeles softball.

Lily Halberg, Port Angeles softball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lily Halberg, Port Angeles softball

Port Angeles’ Lily Halberg got off to a scorching start in the Roughriders softball team’s doubleheader sweep over Anacortes and Sehome on Saturday.

In the first game against Anacortes, Halberg belted a home run to help lead the Riders to an 8-1 win.

In the second game against Sehome, Halberg hit her second home run of the day in a 19-2 win. It was one of four Port Angeles home runs in that game.

Halberg also had three singles on the day, batting in the leadoff and No. 2 spot to help set the table for the Roughrider sluggers.

In the two games combined, Halberg went 5-for-6 at the plate — for an .833 batting average to begin the season — with two home runs, five runs scored and three RBIs.

She is also an all-state volleyball player for the Roughriders.

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