If Tuesday’s softball scrimmage between Nevada Union and Bear River was any indication of what fans can expect this season, then one thing is certain. The softball power balance in Nevada County has swung north. The Lady Miners, who went 2-21-1 last season, took advantage of 15 free passes and a stellar pitching performance from sophomore Sarah Lundmark to beat Bear River on its home turf, 8-1, in five innings. It’s a feat NU head coach Kelly Boren has never achieved in his eight years coaching the Lady Miners. “Since I’ve been coaching, we’ve never outscored them in a scrimmage …











