GRUNDY, Va. — As freshman pitcher Lexie Rhoten has improved, Rye Cove has gotten better as a team. Rhoten and catcher Ashley Smith led the Lady Eagles to a 6-3 win over Grundy in opening round action in Region 1D softball Wednesday at Enoch's Branch Park. Rye Cove (11-13) travels to Northwood Friday at 5 p.m.