The Varsity won the Ash Grove Tournament Saturday. Game 1 was an 11-0 victory over Sarcoxie. Game 2 was a 2-0 victory over Monett. In the Championship game, Ashley Payne hit a bases loaded double to end the game by the score of 3-2.
With the score tied 2-2 in the the bottom of the last inning, the Liberators loaded the bases with only one out. Sarah Magana had a hit to get it started, Megan Vest walked, and Jordan Halbrook added an infield hit to load the bases. Ashley then hit a 2-1 pitch to the fence to clear the bases, but the game officially ended as the first run crossed the plate. Congratulations to the Liberators and a good start to the season.
The season started August 26 at home versus a very good and solid Warsaw team. The Liberators opened the season with a nice 3-1 victory. The JV had a nice come from behind win scoring twice with two outs to win 10-9 in their final at bat.
Thursday 8-28-08 found the Liberators in Ozark to take on a very good Ozark team. Ozark scored 2 unearned runs and the Liberators were only able to push 1 across for the final 2-1 score. Bolivar had its chances in the game, even with the potential winning run on in the top of the 7th, but could not get that big 2 out hit. The JV lost 3-1 but also had the potential winning runs aboard, but just like their varsity counterparts, could not get that big hit to score in their last at bat.
The Liberator softball team has started the 08 season 4-1 with a tough week ahead. They face Class 4 nemesis Willard at home on Tuesday and travel to play district foe Reeds Spring on Thursday.
