Niagara pitcher Paige Guardiola (13) fields a groundball and throws out a runner during a game against Norway on Monday at Niagara. (Terry Raiche photo)

Niagara fell behind early and bowed 14-4 in softball action at Three Lakes on Tuesday.

The Badgers collected seven hits, including two each by Paige Guardiola and Shelby Zittlow.

Elesia Sweig and Guardiola shared the mound duties, striking out six Bluejays.

Niagara will host Wausaukee on Monday and Florence on Friday, April 24.

Florence, meanwhile, will host North Dickinson today. The LadyCats next week travel to Three Lakes on Tuesday and host Goodman-Pembine on Thursday before Friday’s game at Niagara.

North Dickinson and Norway will play a doubleheader Tuesday at Norway.