Every game is an adventure.

So Dan Drewniak and his Lady Blue Knights are enjoying the excitement, though they won’t be needing a nail file anytime soon.

West, which currently maintains a 4-4 record on the young softball season, averages 1.3 runs scored per game – second to last in Class L.

Though Drewniak is the first to admit the number is not impressive, he’s quick to point out his team also holds opponents to, you guessed it, 1.3 runs per game – tied for tops in the state.

Of the Lady Blue Knights’ four victories, two have been by one run. Their largest margin of victory, and also their highest run total, came during a 3-0 triumph at Winnacunnet on April 23.

Three of their losses have been by two runs, and they have yet to allow more than four runs in a game.

“We had a good season last year, finishing 11-8 and making the playoffs, but this year has been a real good start for us, and it’s not hard to tell what’s carrying us right now,” said Drewniak. “It’s pretty easy to see we have trouble scoring runs, but our pitching has been phenomenal, and we play some real good defense.”

West is led by six Bedford players – all upperclassmen. Seniors Kurstin Provencher and Lynn Brewster, both captains, alternate between pitcher and shortstop.

Though Provencher threw a no-hitter against Concord, one of Class L’s top four teams last season, Drewniak said there is little difference between his two starting pitchers.

Emily O’Hara, the team’s third captain, catches Provencher and Brewster, and Jennifer Skilton patrols first base.

“The four seniors are outstanding student-athletes, and all four have started for three years for me,” said Drewniak. “They’re excellent team leaders who’re doing a great job helping the younger players along.”

Juniors Sarah Lacaillade and Tricia Tardif, who patrol left field and right field, respectively, have also helped mentor West’s underclassmen, including three Hooksett standouts.

Sophomore Alyssa Nelson starts in center field for the Lady Blue Knights, and classmate Abby Johnson sees significant playing time at both third base and designated hitter.

Freshman Ariel Wilson backs up at both catcher and in the outfield.

Also contributing for West this season are Kayla Johnson, Kelsea Dowse, Amanda Zedon and Meghan Rumore.

“Our goal this year was to finish in the top eight, get a first-round home game and then go as deep into the playoffs as we can,” said Drewniak. “Last year we lost to Concord, 1-0, in a 15- inning game in the first round, so we certainly hope to improve on that, but regardless of our record, this is a great group of players to coach. They work great together, and they have a lot of fun.”