By ROB HAMILTON Most of Cardington’s sectional softball game against visiting Fairbanks Wednesday could be considered a pitchers’ duel, as all but one inning in the contest resulted in no runs being scored. That one productive inning was a big one for the home team, though, as they plated 14 runs in the bottom of the […]
The Cardington softball team traveled to Danville for a doubleheader last Saturday. The Pirate offense dominated both contests as they won by the scores of 12–1 and 21–10. In the first contest, the Pirates started the scoring early, as Sam Brininger reached base on a walk, stole a base, and scored on a single by Brooke […]
By ROB HAMILTON Northmor’s girls split a pair of games last week, losing to Mansfield Christian, but topping Galion. On Monday, the visiting Knights jumped out to leads of 2–0 and 4–1 over the Flames, but gave up three runs in the sixth and one in the first extra frame to fall by a 5–4 margin […]
By ROB HAMILTON The Northmor softball team split a season-opening doubleheader with Crestline on Saturday. In the first game, Whitney Clever and Makayla Briggs combined on a one-hit shutout as the Knights took a 4–0 win. Clever struck out five and walked two over the first 5 2/3 innings, while Briggs struck out two and walked the […]
By ROB HAMILTON Former Mount Gilead resident Kristin Staley had the opportunity to play softball in Europe in January for the World Cup softball tournament. Held in the Netherlands in Rotterdam, the 16-team tournament started on Friday, Jan. 18 and continued through the weekend. Staley and her father, Brent, then went to Paris before returning to […]
By ROB HAMILTON An excellent season by the Mount Gilead softball team ended Tuesday at Pickerington North as Northridge topped the Indians 6–1 in a district semifinal game. The Vikings did most of their damage in the second inning, when they tallied four runs. Faith Hizer opened the inning with a triple off Indian pitcher Baylee Smith and […]
By ROB HAMILTON An excellent season by the Mount Gilead softball team ended Tuesday at Pickerington North as Northridge topped the Indians 6–1 in a district semifinal game. The Vikings did most of their damage in the second inning, when they tallied four runs. Faith Hizer opened the inning with a triple off MG pitcher Baylee Smith and […]
By ROB HAMILTON Highland’s first playoff game was a definite success, as they topped Columbus East 34–0 in a game shortened to five innings Wednesday. The Scots scored 12 in the first inning and didn’t look back. Winning pitcher Shayla Pierce and Cassie Brown combined to strike out six and walk two. Offensively, Highland had a huge game. McKenzi […]