Home or away, it didn't matter.

Matching up with Friday Harbor and Orcas were tough tasks last week for the La Conner High School baseball and softball teams.

The Braves (1-6) fell 16-1 at Friday Harbor last Tuesday and were defeated 20-4 by the Wolverines in a rematch at home Friday. The boys dropped a 11-6 decision at Orcas Saturday afternoon.

The Lady Braves (0-9), whose roster features several first-year players, lost 21-1 at Friday Harbor April 4 and came up short 9-4 at Orcas Saturday.

"It was a tough week with some important positives," said Braves coach Jeremiah LeSourd, who has...