The TMP-Marian softball team moved back to 500 with a pair of wins in Ellis Tuesday. The Monarchs win 10-1 and 17-9 to even their record at 5-5.

Alison Helget allowed just three hits while striking out six to get the win in the first game. Kelli Veach and Katelynn Zimmerman both had three RBI’s in the game.

Ellis took the early lead in the second game, scoring six in the first inning, but the Monarchs tied it up in fifth then scored nine runs over the final two innings. Helget pitches six innings of relief allowing seven hits and striking out seven for the win. Morgan Choitz went 4-for-4.

The Monarchs are off until the 24th when they host Ellinwood.