County Softball Season Comes To An End
The high school softball season came to an end for Wabash county Wednesday at the Lewis Cass sectional. In game one Southwood fell to Lewis Cass 9-0, with Manchester being edged by North Miami 3-1 in game two.
In game one Meranda Friend led off the game with a single and the Lady Knights did not get another hit until the 6th when Jordan Chain and Kenzie Rhamy had singles. Lacey Goble and Courtney Simpson had singles in the 7th, but the Knights just couldn’t break the ice.
Lewis Cass scored 1 run in the 1st, 5 in the 2nd, 1 in the 3rd and 2 in the 4th.
Pitching Summary: Jenny Bentley: 6 innings, 11 hits, 9 runs 4 ER, 4BB, 2 HBP, 8 K’s
Hitting Summary: Meranda Friend 1-3, Courtney Simpson 1-3, Lacey Goble 1-3, Kenzie Rhamy 1-2, Jordyn Chain 1-2
Coach Troyer ” We had a rough experience tonight and our youth showed tonight. We made strides all season and we have to focus on that moving onto next season. The only way we truly loose tonight is by not learning from this experience and this season as we look towards making improvements for next year.”
In game two Manchester was taking on #5 North Miami, who had beaten the Squires earlier in the season. After giving up 2 runs in the first, pitcher Sydney Jordan and the Squire defense settled down to hold the Warriors scoreless for the next four innings.
With a Kalene Freshour single in the 4th being the only Manchester hit, the Lady Squires would make things interesting in the 5th. With one out Sydney Jordan singled, with Marrett Metzger pinch running. Metzger would steal 2nd & 3rd and scored when North Miami booted a Tabby DeWitt grounder to make it 2-1 after five.
North Miami ace Josie Wood turned up the heat a notch in the 6th, striking out all three Squire batters. With two outs in the bottom of the sixth, Bailey Briggs doubled and was followed by a Cortnee Lefebvre single to drive Briggs home for a 3-1 lead.
The Squires went three up and three down in the 7th, as the Warriors eliminated Manchester from the tournament.
MANCHESTER (1) AT NORTH MIAMI (3) MANCHESTER AB R H BI NORTH MIAMI AB R H BI Kalene Freshour 3 0 1 0 B Briggs 4 1 3 0 Nina Smith 3 0 0 0 Courtnee Lefebvre 4 1 1 1 Sydney Snep 3 0 0 0 Josie Wood 3 1 2 0 Kayla Flack 3 0 0 0 J Donaldson 3 0 1 0 Sydney Jordan 3 0 1 0 L Vincent 2 0 1 1 Cali Spann 2 0 0 0 A Tooley 2 0 1 1 Tabby Dewitt 2 0 0 1 M Brown 3 0 0 0 Claire McLaughlin 2 0 0 0 A Enyeart 3 0 0 0 Celina Carter 2 0 0 0 J Knauff 3 0 1 0 *Marret Metzger 0 1 0 0 TOTALS 23 1 2 1 TOTALS 27 3 10 3 MANCHESTER 000 010 0 -- 1 NORTH MIAMI 200 001 x -- 3 LOB--MANCHESTER 1, NORTH MIAMI 9. ERR--J Knauff. SACB--L Vincent. MANCHESTER IP H R ER BB SO HR Sydney Jordan 6.00 10 3 3 2 3 0 NORTH MIAMI Josie Wood 7.00 2 1 0 0 11 0 PB--Nina Smith, A Enyeart. WP--Josie Wood. SO--Cali Spann, Nina Smith, Claire McLaughlin (2), Sydney Snep (2), Sydney Jordan, Kalene Freshour (2), Celina Carter, Tabby Dewitt, J Donaldson, A Enyeart (2). BB--Josie Wood, A Tooley.
Lady Squires Top Apaches-Advance In Softball Sectional
The Manchester and Wabash softball teams met on night two of the Lewis Cass softball sectional Tuesday with Manchester scoring in four of the five innings in a 22-0 win.
The Squires plated three runs in the first when Kalene Freshour led off with a double and was brought home by a Nina Smith single. With two outs Manchester scored on a Wabash error to make it 2-0. Chloe Leifer then singled to put runners on 1st & 2nd. Mariah Mobley and Cali Spann drew back to back walks and Manchester led 3-0 after one.
In the 2nd the Lady Squires would pick up their fourth run on a Sydney Snep home run, 4-0.
The game remained 4-0 heading to the fourth when Manchester would strike for 5 runs to lead 9-0. Kalene Freshour had a 2 rbi triple, while Nina Smith and Chloe Leifer would drive home runs with singles.
In the fifth, Manchester would send 18 batters to the plate, scoring 13 runs to earn the right to play North Miami in the second game Wednesday, who was a 4-3 winner over Oak Hill.
Wednesday’s first game will be Southwood taking on Lewis Cass.
Lady Norse Fall In Sectional Opener
The Northfield Lady Norse softball team opened the sectional Monday, playing Lewis Cass at Cass. After taking an early lead, the Norse missed some scoring opportunities later to fall 4-2.
Heading to the top of the 3rd the game was scoreless when the Lady Norse struck first. Caitlin Eltzroth would hit a one out single and after a pop up, steal 2nd & 3rd. Abby Keaffaber came through with an rbi single to give Northfield a 1-0 lead. Aided by two Northfield errors, Cass would strike back scoring two in the bottom of the inning for a 2-1 lead.
Cass would tack on a run in the 4th and one in the 6th to lead 4-1, with the Norse having one more shot.
In the top of the 7th Callie Monce started things off with a single and was followed by the shortstop booting a Caitlin Eltzroth grounder to put runners on 1st & 2nd with no outs. On the next ground ball, Monce was called for runner interference for the first out. After a fly out Emily Shafer came through with a single to drive Eltzroth home to make it 4-2 before a ground out ended the game.
The Norse had their shots, loading the bases in the 2nd with one out and again in the 6th with no outs without being able to plate a run. They also had two on with no outs in the 7th, scoring one.
Lady Knights Fall In Twinbill
The Southwood varsity softball team lost a Saturday double header to Adams Central, falling in game one 13-4 and game two 9-2.
In game one Adams Central jumped on the Knights in the first inning for 4 runs, but the Lady Knights answered with 2 in the bottom of the inning. Skylar Chain hit a one out single that was backed up by a Jenny Bentley double to put runners at 2nd & 3rd. Chain would then score on a passed ball to make it 4-1. With two outs Lacey Goble singled home Bentley to make it 4-2.
In the bottom of the third the Lady Knight bats went to work again. Skylar Chain would lead off with a walk and was followed by Jenny Bentley reaching on a fielder’s choice to put runners on 1st & 2nd. A wild pitch put runners on 2nd & 3rd when Goble hit a fly ball out to score Chain. Courtney Simpson then singled to score Bentley and it was a new ballgame at 4-4.
The Adams Central bats would come alive, scoring 4 runs in the 4th, 3 in the 6th and 2 in the 7th while holding Southwood scoreless the remainder of the game for the 13-4 score.
Pitching Summary: Jenny Bentley 7 IP, 15 hits, 13 runs, 5 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Hitting Summary: Skylar Chain 2-3, 2 runs, Lacey Goble 2-3, 1 RBI, Courtney Simpson 1-3, 1 RBI, Bailey Lundmark 1-3, Jenny Bentley 1-4, 1 double, 2 runs
In game two Adams Central scored nine runs by the fourth inning to lead 9-0 before Southwood got on the board.
In the bottom of the 4th, Logan Hensley led off with a double and was followed by a Courtney Simpson walk. Pinch runner Abby Grossnickle advanced to third on a passed ball with Simpson going to second. With one out Bailey Lundmark singled to score Grossnickle, with Simpson advancing to third. Pinch runner Kaylee Bixby was then caught trying to steal second, then a strike out to end the inning getting just one run.
In the bottom of the fifth, Meranda Friend doubled to get the inning started. A ground ball advanced Friend to 2nd, then a line drive out by Bentley. Lacey Goble then singled home Friend for the final run of the game, as the Knights lost game two 9-2.
Pitching Summary: Jordyn Chain 7 IP, 11 hits, 9 runs, 2 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
Hitting Summary: Logan Hensley 2-3, 1 double, Bailey Lundmark 2-3, 1 RBI, Meranda Friend 2-4, 1 run, 1 double, Lacey Goble 2-4, 1 RBI, Skylar Chain 1-4
Coach’s Comment: We didn’t come ready to play and it showed on the field. We have to come more ready to play Wednesday at Sectional.
Next Game: Wednesday Sectional Semi-Final vs. Northfield/Lewis Cass Winner 5 p.m.
Southwood JV Wins Seasons Final Game
The Southwood junior varsity softball team played their final game of the season Friday, topping Tippecanoe Valley 11-5.
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
R |
H |
E |
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Southwood |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
11 |
11 |
4 |
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Tipp Valley |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
Hitting Statistics:
Alex Roberts- 3/4, 4 RBI, 1 BB
Meranda Friend- 2/4, 3 R
Kaylee Bixby- 1 R, 1 BB
Kenzi Rhamy- 2/5, 2 R, 1 RBI
Kiley Leach- 1/4, 2 R, 1BB
Logan Hensley- 1/4, 1 R, 1 BB
Abby Grossnickle- 1/2, 1 R, 1 BB
Lacy Goble- 1/2
Skylar Chain- 1 R, 1 BB
Pitching Statistics:
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Pitching |
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IP |
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ER |
BB |
SO |
HR |
S% |
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Bailey Lundmark |
16 |
5.1 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
53.4% |
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Skylar Chain |
5 |
1.2 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
46.2% |
Lady Apaches Hold Off Taylor
The Wabash softball team picked up a win Friday, using a big third inning to hold off Taylor in a 6-4 victory.
In the top of the first Taylor would get a runner on with a walk. The Lady Apaches then converted two great defensive plays to get out of the inning. With no outs, Diane King snagged a line drive at first and stepped on the bag to turn the double play. Darrian Shepherd then jumped to snag a shot over her head to retire the side.
In the top of the second inning, Destiney Collins starts off with the number 4 batter in the order striking her out and giving up a walk, as Catina Mccord and Jade Al-Khateeb retire the side with two good defensive plays.
Taylor would strike first in the top of the 3, with 2 walks and a double scoring both runs to make it 2-0. Wabash had an answer in the bottom of the inning. Catina McCord started off the bottom of the inning for Wabash with a double and was followed by a Darrian Shepherd walk. Destiney Collins delivered a two run double to knot the score at 2, but the Lady Apaches were not finished. Paige Worrick would single to put runners at the corners when Jade Al-Khateeb delivers a double to score Worrick and Jacqueline Kremser, who was a courtesy runner for Destiney Collins to put the Lady Apaches up 4-2.
After holding Taylor in the 4th, Catina McCord delivered another double, scoring Paige Hyden who received first on an over throw by the pitcher as Wabash scored 2 to lead 6-2.
Taylor would pick up a run in the 5th and one more in the 7th as Wabash held on for the 6-4 win.
Coach Minnick ” The girls have played 5 games this week, a ruff schedule coming into sectionals. The coaching staff is very proud of them as we move into the South Adams Invite on Saturday making them 7 games this week. The girls have come alive working hard and playing together as we head into sectionals on Tuesday.”
Lady Norse Lose Twinbill To Peru
The Northfield softball team lost a weekday double header to Peru Thursday, falling in game one 4-1 and game two 10-3.
Score by Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
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Northfield Varsity 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 1 2
Peru 1 0 0 3 0 0 X - 4 6 3
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Northfield Varsity
Player Name AB R H RBI BB SO PO A LOB
Arie Kennedy 2b……….. 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0
Callie Monce cf……….. 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Caitlin Eltzroth ss……. 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 5 0
Katelyn Shafer 3b……… 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1
Breanna Burcroff c…….. 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1
Jessika Beeks lf………. 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Emily Shafer p..s………. 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 1
Amber Parker rf……….. 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Paige Holley 1b……….. 2 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0
Total ……………… 24 1 1 0 1 5 18 8 3
Score by Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
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Northfield Varsity 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 3 7 6
Peru 0 0 1 4 0 5 X - 10 16 3
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Northfield Varsity
Player Name AB R H RBI BB SO PO A LOB
Arie Kennedy 2b……….. 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 0
Callie Monce cf……….. 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Caitlin Eltzroth ss……. 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0
Katelyn Shafer 1b……… 2 1 1 1 1 0 9 1 1
Abby Keaffaber p………. 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 2
Jessika Beeks lf………. 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0
Emily Shafer 3b……….. 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 2 1
Breanna Burcroff c…….. 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Amber Parker rf……….. 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Paige Holley 1b………. 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1
Total ……………… 27 3 7 3 2 3 18 8 7
Lady Squires Shut Out By Oak Hill
The Manchester Lady Squire softball team struggled at the plate, garnering just one hit as they were shut out 2-0 by Oak Hill Thursday.
The lone Manchester hit came from Nina Smith, as Oak Hill pitcher Rene Spaulding struck out 11 batters.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Oak Hill | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 2 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
WP: R Spaulding, LP: Karissa Jimenez,
MANCHESTER (0) AT OAK HILL (2)
MANCHESTER AB R H BI OAK HILL AB R H BI
Kalene Freshour 3 0 0 0 A Trusty 3 0 1 0
Nina Smith 3 0 1 0 K Owings 3 0 1 0
Sydney Snep 3 0 0 0 C Powell 3 0 3 0
Kayla Flack 3 0 0 0 R Spaulding 3 0 0 0
Sydney Jordan 3 0 0 0 S Horner 3 0 0 0
Chloe Leifer 3 0 0 0 M Nall 3 1 3 0
Cali Spann 1 0 0 0 M Garza 3 0 0 2
Mariah Mobley 2 0 0 0 S Metzger 3 0 1 0
Celina Carter 1 0 0 0 M Moser 2 0 0 0
*K Weaner 0 1 0 0
TOTALS 22 0 1 0 TOTALS 26 2 9 2
MANCHESTER 000 000 0 -- 0
OAK HILL 010 001 x -- 2
LOB--MANCHESTER 3, OAK HILL 6. ERR--Kalene Freshour. 2B--A
Trusty. 3B--M Nall. SB--M Nall.
MANCHESTER IP H R ER BB SO HR
Karissa Jimenez (L) 6.00 9 2 1 0 1 0
OAK HILL
R Spaulding (W) 7.00 1 0 0 2 11 0
SO--Cali Spann, Sydney Snep (2), Mariah Mobley (2), Chloe
Leifer (3), Sydney Jordan, Kalene Freshour, Kayla Flack, R
Spaulding. BB--Cali Spann, Celina Carter.
