Commitment pays off for Redskins softball slugger Nov 21, 2009
Bindi s love for the game of softball stems from her father, a highly-regarded slowpitch softball player from the Stockton area, who coached her on club teams for most of her young career. Ever since I could walk I was out watching my dad play slowpitch games, Tanna said. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
BHS girls win South 5A Oct 15, 2009
The Brookhaven Lady Panthers saved their best game for last in the South State 5A slowpitch softball finals, continuing their late-season run. Ole Brook evoked the 10-run rule in the fifth to shut out the Vancleave Lady Bulldogs 10-0 Tuesday night at the Lady Panther Softball Complex. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Poplarville sacks Lawrence County Oct 15, 2009
MONTICELLO - Runners-up in last year's South State slowpitch softball playoffs, the Poplarville Lady Hornets erased that bitter memory and won the South 4A title Tuesday. They swept the Lawrence County Lady Cougars, winning 4-1 and 13-6 as the hosts self-destructed with 10 errors. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
West Lincoln sweeps Weir Oct 13, 2009
WEIR - The West Lincoln Lady Bears won 2 straight from the Weir Lady Lions Thursday afternoon in the first round of a best-of-three series in the opening round of the Class 1A State slowpitch softball playoffs. West Lincoln (15-9) crushed Weir 19-8 in the first game and 5-0 in the second contest. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Lady Cobras drain Lake Oct 8, 2009
WESSON - The Wesson Lady Cobras swept the Lake Lady Hornets 3-2 and 8-4 Tuesday night in the first round of the best of three series in the Class 2A State slowpitch softball playoffs. Wesson (14-4) travels to Stringer Monday for the second round of the playoffs. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Lawrence Co. boots Richland in big comeback Oct 8, 2009
RICHLAND - The Richland Lady Rangers won Tuesday's opener 5-4 but Lawrence County's Lady Cougars came storming back in the opening round of the Class 4A state slowpitch softball playoffs. They won the second game 11-10 and prevailed 12-7 in third game, exploding for 6 runs in the top of the seventh. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Lady Panthers win region title Oct 1, 2009
The Brookhaven Lady Panthers captured the Region 6-5A slowpitch softball title Tuesday evening with a 6-0 shutout of the McComb Lady Tigers at the Lady Panther Softball Complex ... They are the only teams competing in slowpitch softball in Region 6-5A. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Enterprise splits with LCHS Sep 30, 2009
The host Enterprise Lady Yellow Jackets split a slowpitch softball doubleheader Monday with Lawrence County's Lady Cougars. Lawrence County won the opener 7-3 but Enterprise took the finale 5-2. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
BC blanks Lady Panthers Sep 23, 2009
BOGUE CHITTO - Scratching out just four hits, the Bogue Chitto Lady 'Cats managed to score enough runs and shut out Brookhaven's Lady Panthers 4-0 Monday in slowpitch softball action. The Lady Panthers outhit BC 10-4 but committed 2 costly errors. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Lady Cobras punch Prentiss Sep 17, 2009
PRENTISS - The Wesson Lady Cobras handed the Prentiss Lady Bulldogs an 8-2 loss in Class 2A Region 7 slowpitch softball action Tuesday. The Cobras improved to 8-4 on the season. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Ballers are slowpitch champions once again Sep 17, 2009
On Friday night at Veterans Memorial Park in Valley Springs, the Ballers beat Middle s Open 24-16 to win the Calaveras Adult Slowpitch Softball Association men s division championship. Sponsored by Hoot N Annies Bar and Grill in Jackson, the top-seeded Ballers followed up last summer s undefeated season with their second straight league title. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
BHS girls top Franklin Sep 17, 2009
The host Brookhaven Lady Panthers handed the Franklin County Lady Bulldogs a 3-1 loss Monday night in slowpitch softball action. Ole Brook, coached by Lisa Covington, visits West Lincoln Thursday. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Wild walk-offs in first round of men's slowpitch playoffs Sep 12, 2009
Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009 10:27 AM CDT For a pair of slowpitch softball teams from Mokelumne Hill and Mountain Ranch, Valley Springs never felt more like home. In the opening round of the Calaveras Adult Slowpitch Association men's division playoffs Tuesday night, third-seeded Cobb Crew and fourth-seeded Hitmen advanced to today's semifinals with walk-off victories at Veterans Memorial Park in Valley Springs. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Lights Out shines brightest in Valley Springs Sep 9, 2009
Enterprise photo by Jeremy D. Malamed The Calaveras Adult Slowpitch Softball Association has a new women s division champion. On Thursday night in Valley Springs, the Lights Out Ladies rolled to their first league title with a 17-7 victory over top-seeded Village Mart of Jackson at Veterans Memorial Park. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Lawrence Co. sacks BHS Sep 3, 2009
The Lawrence County Lady Cougars shut out the winless Brookhaven Lady Panthers 10-0 Tuesday night in slowpitch softball action. Ole Brook, in a major rebuilding year, fell to 0-9 on the season. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Lady Jackets blank BC Sep 2, 2009
The host Enterprise Lady Yellow Jackets scored once in the first inning and held on for a 1-0 Monday victory over Bogue Chitto's Lady 'Cats in slowpitch softball action. Lacey Orr's RBI double, coupled with a fielding error, scored Haley Brazell who had walked. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Lady Cougars go 2- 2 in Parklane Trny Sep 2, 2009
The Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougar slowpitch softball team went 2 and 2 Saturday in the Parklane Tournament. Brookhaven fell to Parklane 10-0 in the first game, rallied to beat Hillcrest Christian 8-6 in the second contest, clipped East Rankin 7-6 in the third game and was hammered 14-1 by Copiah in the fourth game. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Overby honored at city ball field dedication Aug 27, 2009
The duo also organized the first Fourth of July slowpitch softball tournament, now called the Gary Haugen Tournament. "Gary made the phone calls and I was out on the field getting things going," he laughed. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Memorial tourney a family affair Aug 27, 2009
Peters, who was killed in a car crash March 1 on Mountain Ranch Road at the age of 34, was a big softball player and long-time member of the Mokelumne Hill-based Cobb Crew team. This weekend, members of the Cobb Crew family hosted the first J.P. Memorial Tournament as a fundraiser for the Peters family. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Mens City Slowpitch SoftballChampions (192) Aug 25, 2009
Mens City Slowpitch SoftballChampions. Mens City Slowpitch SoftballChampions ... Published: Monday, August 24, 2009 8:42 AM CDT DeBoest Concrete claimed the Charles City Men s Slowpitch Softball League championship this past Wednesday, Aug. 19 at Westwood Park, defeating the Busch Leaguers in the championship game. (Charles City Press, IO)
Slugging it out in White Pines Aug 19, 2009
Enterprise photo by Jeremy D. Malamed Fillmore Darby's run of dominance at Courtright-Emerson Memorial Field this year came to an end over the weekend at the 26th Ted Gregory men's slowpitch softball tournament. The reigning champions of the Ebbetts Pass Adult League men's division, Fillmore Darby lost for the first time this season at White Pines Park on Sunday, falling to Far From Sober of Stockton in the final game of pool play, and losing 28-25 to Oakhurst in the semifinals. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
NP girls nip Lady Pirates Aug 18, 2009
PEARL -The North Pike Lady Jaguars handed the Pearl Lady Pirates a 2-0 loss Saturday in slowpitch softball tournament action. Powering the Lady Jags at the plate with 2 hits apiece were Chameissia Gordon, Breanna McKenzie and Savannah Johnston. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Lady Cobras host BC in softball debut Aug 18, 2009
WESSON - The Wesson Lady Cobras slowpitch softball team will kick off their 2009 season Monday evening when they host Bogue Chitto for a doubleheader. The junior varsity game begins at 5 p.m., followed by the varsity at 6. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Lady Bears debut Saturday Aug 15, 2009
The West Lincoln Lady Bears slowpitch softball team kicks off the 2009 season hosting a 4-team tournament Saturday. The tourney begins at 10 a.m. with West Lincoln facing McComb in the opener. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
5 Questions: Danzer moves from legion ball to the softball diamond Aug 12, 2009
They just end up in the men s slowpitch softball leagues. OK, so I took a little license with the Old Soldiers requiem. (Helena Independent Record)
Lady Panthers open campaign today Aug 12, 2009
She actually transferred last winter to Barnsdall, and played basketball and slowpitch softball for Gilbert. I m playing her in the outfield, Gilbert explained. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Roundup: Area slowpitch team wins Nevada tournament Aug 12, 2009
The Young Ballers mens slowpitch softball team took first place at Summer Blast, a Nevada ASA triple-elimination tournament at Golden Eagle Regional Park over the weekend. "> Calaveras Enterprise --> | | | | | | | | | | News Obits E-Edition Sports Roundup: Area slowpitch team wins Nevada tournament | Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:56 AM CDT The Young Ballers won the Summer Blast tournament in Sparks, Nev., over the weekend with a roster of players from Jackson and Valley Springs, including... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Plant-A-Seed push pays off for PAL Aug 8, 2009
There were also about 250 girls in the Flagler FAST softball program, another 170 from the Flagler County Girls Softball Association, between 250 and 280 adults involved in various recreation slowpitch softball and 110 in the Flagler County Senior Softball League. But in the proposal, PAL officials also recognized the hardships encountered in Flagler County during the recession -- including higher than the state average rate of unemployment and the number of homes in foreclosure -- as reasons... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
SPORTS BULLETIN BOARD Aug 3, 2009
ST. ELMO A slowpitch softball tournament for Classes D, E and Recreational teams is scheduled for Sept. 3-5 at St. Elmo s Deken Park. Entry deadline is Sept. 1. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Rapid City softball teams make history Jul 31, 2009
For the first time ever, Rapid City teams claimed state titles in both Division I and Division II of the South Dakota Women s State Slowpitch Softball Tournament. The Clock Tower Lounge became the first Rapid City Division I team to win the state title in eight years when it secured the title in Huron on July 19. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
7/27/2009, 3:15am Three Watertown teams sweep divisions at state Jul 28, 2009
Rachel Ottenbacher, left, of Watertown CiCis Pizza pulls into third base with a triple against Redfield Saturday during a 12-and-under girls division game in the State ASA Youth Slowpitch Softball Tournament at Aberdeen ... Published: Monday, July 27, 2009 3:15 AM CDT ABEERDEEN - Watertown Junior Olympic teams scored a hat trick Sunday, winning all three divisions on the final weekend of the State ASA Youth Slowpitch Softball Tournament. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
7/20/2009, 2:33am Watertown's Albee's captures state title Jul 21, 2009
Megan Fischbach of Bing of Watertown slaps the tag on a runner from Sioux Falls Norberg Paints Sunday morning during an 18-and-under girls division game during the State ASA Youth Slowpitch Softball Tournament at Aberdeen ... Published: Monday, July 20, 2009 2:33 AM CDT ABERDEEN - Albees of Watertown captured the 18-and-under girls division championship Sunday in the first weekend of the State ASA Youth Slowpitch Softball Tournament. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Hard-hitting Wahawks a win from state Jul 15, 2009
Brown taught 18 years in the Waterloo school system and played on several different national-qualifying slowpitch softball teams. Following a six-year battle with breast cancer, she passed away on February 19, 2008. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
6/29/2009, 6:55am Watertown softball teams sweep divisions Jun 30, 2009
Peters Billiards shortstop Erin OConnor during their 12-and-under girls division game over the weekend in the 15th Watertown Youth Slowpitch Softball Tournament at Koch Complex ... Published: Monday, June 29, 2009 6:55 AM CDT Watertown teams swept all five division championships over the weekend in he 15th Watertown Youth Slowpitch Softball Tournament at Koch Complex. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
McQUADE WOMEN: Moritz goes back-to-back Jun 29, 2009
LOADING Jun 29, 2009 - 04:05:04 CDT By CINDY PETERSON Bismarck Tribune So, Dre Brunskill can crush a slowpitch softball too. Brunskill has left her mark in the Northern Sun as a cleanup hitter and catcher for the University of Mary. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Slyter goes from coach to player Jun 28, 2009
LOADING Jun 28, 2009 - 04:05:16 CDT By CINDY PETERSON Bismarck Tribune Chad Slyter does his best to leave his coaching hat at home when he plays slowpitch softball for Valley City Eagles/Broken Spoke. Slyter just wrapped up his sixth year coaching the Valley City State women's fastpitch softball team. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
McQUADE: Tourney brings family together Jun 26, 2009
Leonard Crouse played fastpitch and slowpitch softball in Jamestown and Mandan for more than 30 years before bowing out at age 50. "Dad was quite the player in his day," Ron Crouse said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
All-Star softball players report Jun 19, 2009
She is the third of four sisters to play slowpitch softball for BHS coach Lisa Covington. She batted. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
MHS holds annual awards ceremony to recognize success Jun 4, 2009
Scott County Times - Forest, Mississippi. MHS holds annual awards ceremony to recognize success FROM STAFF REPORTS Wednesday, June 3, 2009 8:41 AM CDT. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Good year for athletic teams May 29, 2009
Starting with football and slowpitch softball in early August, coaches, players and fans enthusiastically pursued district/division championships. They tried hard to succeed and received lots of community support. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Barnsdall High honors athletes May 16, 2009
But, that s the claim Barnsdall can boast after coach Joe Gilbert announced at Thursday s All-Sports banquet that Amber Johnson had been named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Slowpitch Softball team ... Before the school year, I told our principal, Dr. (Rusty) McCauley my No. 1 individual goal was to have three girls make All-State, said Gilbert, who coached all three sports (fastpitch softball, girls basketball, slowpitch softball). (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Banquet honors W. Lincoln athletes May 12, 2009
Selected as Most Valuable Players were Jamie Rushing in football, Jessica Franklin and Logan King in tennis, Tatianna Marshall (defense) and Julie Case (offense) in girls basketball, Aaron Collins (offense-defense) in boys basketball, Ashley McCaffery in fastpitch softball, Hannah Knouse in slowpitch softball and Brett Rushing in baseball. The Daily Leader 2009. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Softball registration coming May 9, 2009
Girls that are 13 have the option of participating in this program or the girls ponytail program that is geared toward slowpitch softball. Practice times will be 10:30-noon the first week and 12:30-2 p.m. starting June 8. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Brookhaven Academy honors athletes May 6, 2009
Most Valuable Players honors went to Byrd in football and baseball, Shelby Farmer in fastpitch softball, Shae Smith and Nathanael Sbravati in boys soccer, Hannah Hickman in girls soccer, Terah Winborne and Anna Katelyn Mangold in girls basketball, Blaine Roberts in boys basketball, Laura Beth Wright in girls slowpitch softball and Jennings Mills in golf. The Daily Leader 2009. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Barnsdall wins tune-up; Caney still perfect Apr 30, 2009
Witnessing the aftermath, during their bus journey, of Monday s deluge-dumping downpours in Kay County, the Barnsdall High girls slowpitch softball team unleashed their own flood of effort in a Tuesday road victory at Blackwell. Trailing 6-4 going into the final inning, Barnsdall unleashed a six-run storm to roll to the 10-6 tune-up triumph. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
More of this story Apr 18, 2009
Barnsdall s slowpitch softball team earned its 20th win in style. Highlighted by home runs off the bats of Amber Johnson and Shelby Hogue, the Lady Panthers crushed Prue, 9-2. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
No shortage of local sports this weekend Apr 17, 2009
The main reason slowpitch softball remains alive as a sanctioned sport in Mississippi is money. The state finals drew huge crowds to the late October gathering at Jackson's VA Fields. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Local briefs Apr 17, 2009
Adult Slowpitch Softball Starts Monday. One hundred adult Helena slowpitch softball teams have registered to play ball in women's, coed and men's leagues this year. (Helena Independent Record)
WOHS names athletic Hall of Fame inductees Mar 11, 2009
Czarnecke (Class of 1988) is considered one of the elite slowpitch softball players in WOHS history. She was a four-year starter and earned All-Metro, All-District and All-State honors. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
