Greenville softball survives extra-inning threat from Central Montcalm to open season in win column

Greenville’s Jenna Jenks (10) makes contact with the ball at the plate during their season opener at Central Montcalm on Wednesday. Jenks had two hits in four plate appearances and scored three runs for the Jackets in their 12-8 win over the Hornets. — DN Photo | Meghan Tripp STANTON — A back-and-forth battle turned into an offensive burst in extra innings as the Greenville softball team pulled away with a 12-8 season-opening victory at Central Montcalm on Wednesday afternoon. With the Yellow Jackets holding a late edge, the Hornets delivered a solid effort in the bottom of the seventh, scoring four runs to tie the game at eight and extend the contest. Their momentum, however, fizzled out as...