The Hayfield softball team beat Faribault Bethlehem Academy 8-3 in Faribault Thursday.

Courtney Ellis knocked in four runs for the Vikings (4-2 overall) and Caitlyn Hendrickson struck out eight.

Hayfield pitching: Caitlyn Hendrickson (W) 7 IP, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 ER, 8 K

Hayfield hitting: Jenna Jacobsen, 1-for-3, BB; Natalie Heydt, 1-for-3, 2 R, BB; Jaelynn Therring, 3-for-3, double, 2 R, BB;  Courtney Ellis, 2-for-4, triple, 4 RBIs, R; Anna Bamlet, 1-for-2, double, 2 RBIs, R; Kylie Freeburg, 1-for-3, RBI, BB; Hendrickson, 1-for-4, RBI