The Mount Vernon High School softball team improved to 29-1 on the season by beating Clever 5-0 on Tuesday.
Harley Daniels earned the shutout victory in the circle for the Mountaineers. Daniels struck out 11, walked one and scattered eight hits in seven innings.
Rae Downing went 2-for-3 at the plate, while Hali Stokes drove in two runs. Allie Schubert, Ava Bellis and Daniels had one RBI apiece.
The Mountaineers, who recently set a school record for wins in a season, have won 21 straight games since falling to Diamond on March 22.
The Mountaineers and Wildcats are set for the rematch. Mount Vernon is at Diamond on Friday, with first pitch slated for 5 p.m.
Mount Vernon is ranked first in Class 2 by the Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association. Diamond (24-8) is ranked second.
