EMPORIUM — It looked for a while like there might not be any offense for either side in this one.

However, some late runs gave Cameron County a comfortable cushion in the end as the Lady Red Raiders topped Otto-Eldred, 5-1, in North Allegheny softball action on Monday.

Cameron County was powered by Laila Smith’s two-hitter on the mound, as she was able to strike out 10 while walking just one.

“She held us in the game the first five innings,” Cameron County coach Ralph McKimm said. “We couldn’t get anything across, but she kept it 1-0 until our offense got going.”

That offense finally arrived in the sixth inning, as Alyvia McKimm notched a two-run single to give Cameron County a little more breathing room after having to cling to a 1-0 lead for most of the game.

Payton Bloom went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two runs scored, while Madi Guisto added two singles.

O-E’s Alyssa Shelander went the distance, striking out five and walking two.

Cameron County (12-4) visits Bradford this afternoon in its final regular season game of the year.

Smethport 10, Galeton 2

GALETON — It took a little while for the offense to arrive for the Lady Hubbers. But when it did, it came in waves.

Smethport scored five runs in both the sixth and seventh innings to pull away from the Lady Tigers.

Both Alana Durphy and Olivia Goodwill drove in two runs while also notching doubles. They were among a slew of Smethport hitters finished with multiple base-hits, including Kiara Horner, Megan DeLuca, and Emily Treat.

On the mound, Treat went the distance, striking out six while yielding just five hits.

Cortney Parsell went 2-for-2 for Galeton, while starter Makaya Shadle finished with six strikeouts and four walks.

Smethport’s victory was its eighth in a row, as the Lady Hubbers improved to 9-5 overall. They will host Coudersport this afternoon.

Elk Catholic 10, Bradford 0, 5 inn.

A balanced offensive attack helped the Lady Crusaders to victory on the road on Monday.

Leading the way for ECC were Maggie Dinsmore (2-for-3, double, two RBIs) and Brandi Clyde (2-for-3, triple, RBI).

Starter Josie Smith allowed just four hits and one walk while striking out two.

Bradford starter Kaylee Brown had some good moments, finishing with three strikeouts and no walks in five innings of work.

At the plate, Emily Warner notched two singles, while Makenzee Maley and Makenzie Smith also came up with base hits.

“We hit the ball well tonight,” Owls coach Misty Antonioli said. “ECC played well in the field and we just couldn’t get any hits to go in our favor.”

Bradford will host Cameron County this afternoon.