Gm 19 @ Hollister 9-29-09
Won 7-0; Tristia Patton WP; 15 K
Hits: Addie Murders, Ashley Payne, Haleigh Brown, 2, RBI; Megan Vest, Double, 2 RBI; Candice Hare; Rachel Schrader 2, RBI
We scored 1 in the first, 2 in the second, 2 in the fourth, 1 in the fifth, and 1 in the sixth. We hit the ball well, up and down the lineup even though we only had 7 hits. The game plan was to put the ball in play and make things happen. We struck out 6 times, but we forced 4 errors and 2 walks. We are learning how to become “hard outs”. We are making the defenses work hard to get us out. And to compliment our offensive efforts, Tristia did a very good job of keeping hitters off balance (15K). I don’t believe Hollister was able to put a good swing on anything and hit it hard. Defensively, she had some help too. We allowed 1 hit, 1 hit by pitch, and on by error. Sarah Magaña threw one out at 2nd, Rachel Schrader made a great sliding catch and throw to double off another, and they stranded 1 runner on the night.
Back to back championships is never easy, but to see the way this group of girls has come together and really want something more is special. We felt that we could do something late in the season, and now it is here. Tonight was our most complete game of the season, at bat, in the field, and in the circle. We are very proud of the results of our work.
JV Won 5-4; Megan Elliott WP
Records: Varsity - 11-8, (4-1 COC Co-Champs (Rogersville)); JV - 7-3-1, (4-0-1 COC)
Up Next: (District Seeding Meeting 9-30-09); v. Fair Grove 10-1-09, and @ Branson Tournament 10-3-09 (resume v. Fair Grove with a 6-0 lead in the 4th, Willard @ 10:30 then secondary pool play). @ Camdenton Monday 4:30; v. Branson Tuesday 10-6-09 (Senior Night). Districts 10-8, 10-9; 10-10 @ Bolivar;
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Bolivar @ Nevada 9-24-09
Gm 18 @ Nevada 9-24-09
Lost 4-2;
Hits: Haleigh Brown; Bekah Patton; Tristia Patton;
Nevada took a 1-0 lead in the 1st after a 2 out double, stolen base and single. Bolivar tied it at 1 in the 3rd, with Tristia Patton singling. Jaelyn Halbrook ran for her stealing 2nd base, advancing to 3rd on a wild pitch and scoring on a throwing error by the catcher.
Bolivar took the lead 2-1 in the 4th when Haleigh Brown singled and Bekah Patton singled. Brown was out at the plate after a wild pitch, but Patton moved to 3rd, and scored on a delay steal.
We threatened in the 5th after a walk, an error and a fielder’s choice. Sarah Magana was called out at the plate on a squeeze play that would have extended the lead.
Bolivar had the game get away in the 6th when Nevada put 3 runs on the board and went quietly in the 7th.
We lost Sr. 3rd baseman Jessie Bruce in the bottom of the 1st to a leg fracture. It was a very difficult situation for all of us, but I was so proud to be wearing blue and gold at the end of the night. Our girls did a tremendous job of fighting through adversity. This is the type of situation that no one wants to endure. It was placed on us and we had to reach down deep. Taking the lead and holding a good Nevada team in check for 5 innings was a real indicator for this team. In the end, they found a way to push across 4 runs and we had 2. The next biggest challenge is to get on a bus drive to Hollister and play again. It is a big game for us, because we can clinch the COC championship with a win. I think we are looking forward to the challenge.
JV Lost
Records: Varsity - 10-8, (3-1 COC); JV - 6-3, (3-0-1 COC)
Up Next: @ Hollister 9-29-09; (District Seeding Meeting 9-30-09); v. Fair Grove 10-1-09, and @ Branson Tournament 10-3-09 (resume v. Fair Grove with a 6-0 lead in the 4th). @ Camdenton Monday 4:30; v. Branson Tuesday 10-6-09 (Senior Night). Districts 10-8, 10-9; 10-10 @ Bolivar
Lost 4-2;
Hits: Haleigh Brown; Bekah Patton; Tristia Patton;
Nevada took a 1-0 lead in the 1st after a 2 out double, stolen base and single. Bolivar tied it at 1 in the 3rd, with Tristia Patton singling. Jaelyn Halbrook ran for her stealing 2nd base, advancing to 3rd on a wild pitch and scoring on a throwing error by the catcher.
Bolivar took the lead 2-1 in the 4th when Haleigh Brown singled and Bekah Patton singled. Brown was out at the plate after a wild pitch, but Patton moved to 3rd, and scored on a delay steal.
We threatened in the 5th after a walk, an error and a fielder’s choice. Sarah Magana was called out at the plate on a squeeze play that would have extended the lead.
Bolivar had the game get away in the 6th when Nevada put 3 runs on the board and went quietly in the 7th.
We lost Sr. 3rd baseman Jessie Bruce in the bottom of the 1st to a leg fracture. It was a very difficult situation for all of us, but I was so proud to be wearing blue and gold at the end of the night. Our girls did a tremendous job of fighting through adversity. This is the type of situation that no one wants to endure. It was placed on us and we had to reach down deep. Taking the lead and holding a good Nevada team in check for 5 innings was a real indicator for this team. In the end, they found a way to push across 4 runs and we had 2. The next biggest challenge is to get on a bus drive to Hollister and play again. It is a big game for us, because we can clinch the COC championship with a win. I think we are looking forward to the challenge.
JV Lost
Records: Varsity - 10-8, (3-1 COC); JV - 6-3, (3-0-1 COC)
Up Next: @ Hollister 9-29-09; (District Seeding Meeting 9-30-09); v. Fair Grove 10-1-09, and @ Branson Tournament 10-3-09 (resume v. Fair Grove with a 6-0 lead in the 4th). @ Camdenton Monday 4:30; v. Branson Tuesday 10-6-09 (Senior Night). Districts 10-8, 10-9; 10-10 @ Bolivar
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Bolivar v. Marshfield
Gm v. Marshfield 9-22-09
Win 4-1; Tristia Patton WP, 7 K
Hits: Haleigh Brown, RBI; Bekah Patton double, RBI, Jessie Bruce RBI; Sarah Magaña double;
Bolivar took a 1-0 lead in the 1st after a lead off walk and 2 stolen bases by Addie Murders and a ground out by Haleigh Brown to drive her in.
Marshfield tied it at 1 in the 3rd after a leadoff hit, sacrifice, and a 2 out hit.
Bolivar took the lead for good in the 4th. Bekah Patton led off with a walk and stole 2nd. Jessie Bruce singled, driving in Patton. Jaelyn Halbrook pinch ran for Bruce and Sarah Magaña hit a double to center. Halbrook was thrown out at the plate and we couldn’t score Magaña, but the energy level definitely changed. The 5th was quiet.
In the 6th, Marshfield led off with 2 singles, but a strikeout, a ground out and a fly out to Megan Vest in right, ended the threat. During the home half of the 6th, Haleigh Brown led off with a single and Bekah Patton doubled, driving in Brown, Bruce walked and stole 2nd and Patton scored on a wild pitch. A pitching change led to 2 loud outs as Magaña and Tristia Patton both sent outfielders deep to make plays.
The 7th was uneventful for Marshfield as the bottom of the lineup grounded out to Rachel Schrader at 2nd and Patton struck out the last 2 batters to end the game.
This was a very exciting win for the Liberators. Any time you beat Marshfield, it feels good. It also puts us right back into the thick of the COC race. 3-1 with 1 game remaining. We need some help from Reeds Spring (tonight) or Marshfield next week, to get Rogersville, but we have a chance. We were outhit tonight 5-3 but we hit the ball much better than Marshfield. Their defense made some really nice plays to keep us at 4. We took advantage of 5 walks while giving them zero. The girls are playing with confidence right now and we hope that continues.
Records: Varsity - 10-7, (3-1 COC); JV - 6-2, (3-0-1 COC)
JV- won a tough game with Marshfield 8-7. Our girls did an outstanding job tonight. We were able to get a lead and hold off Marshfield for the win. We are proud of the progress these girls are making. We are learning to adjust to different pitching styles, playing solid defense and scoring runs.
Up Next: @ Nevada 9-24-09; @ Hollister 9-29-09; v. Fair Grove 10-1-09, and @ Branson Tournament 10-3-09 (resume v. Fair Grove with a 6-0 lead in the 4th).
Win 4-1; Tristia Patton WP, 7 K
Hits: Haleigh Brown, RBI; Bekah Patton double, RBI, Jessie Bruce RBI; Sarah Magaña double;
Bolivar took a 1-0 lead in the 1st after a lead off walk and 2 stolen bases by Addie Murders and a ground out by Haleigh Brown to drive her in.
Marshfield tied it at 1 in the 3rd after a leadoff hit, sacrifice, and a 2 out hit.
Bolivar took the lead for good in the 4th. Bekah Patton led off with a walk and stole 2nd. Jessie Bruce singled, driving in Patton. Jaelyn Halbrook pinch ran for Bruce and Sarah Magaña hit a double to center. Halbrook was thrown out at the plate and we couldn’t score Magaña, but the energy level definitely changed. The 5th was quiet.
In the 6th, Marshfield led off with 2 singles, but a strikeout, a ground out and a fly out to Megan Vest in right, ended the threat. During the home half of the 6th, Haleigh Brown led off with a single and Bekah Patton doubled, driving in Brown, Bruce walked and stole 2nd and Patton scored on a wild pitch. A pitching change led to 2 loud outs as Magaña and Tristia Patton both sent outfielders deep to make plays.
The 7th was uneventful for Marshfield as the bottom of the lineup grounded out to Rachel Schrader at 2nd and Patton struck out the last 2 batters to end the game.
This was a very exciting win for the Liberators. Any time you beat Marshfield, it feels good. It also puts us right back into the thick of the COC race. 3-1 with 1 game remaining. We need some help from Reeds Spring (tonight) or Marshfield next week, to get Rogersville, but we have a chance. We were outhit tonight 5-3 but we hit the ball much better than Marshfield. Their defense made some really nice plays to keep us at 4. We took advantage of 5 walks while giving them zero. The girls are playing with confidence right now and we hope that continues.
Records: Varsity - 10-7, (3-1 COC); JV - 6-2, (3-0-1 COC)
JV- won a tough game with Marshfield 8-7. Our girls did an outstanding job tonight. We were able to get a lead and hold off Marshfield for the win. We are proud of the progress these girls are making. We are learning to adjust to different pitching styles, playing solid defense and scoring runs.
Up Next: @ Nevada 9-24-09; @ Hollister 9-29-09; v. Fair Grove 10-1-09, and @ Branson Tournament 10-3-09 (resume v. Fair Grove with a 6-0 lead in the 4th).
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Bolivar v. Logan Rogersville
Gm 16 v. Logan Rogersville 9-16-09
Lost 5-3
Hits: Haleigh Brown; Bekah Patton, Jessie Bruce (2); Ashley Payne (2) 2 RBI; Sarah Magana; Tristia Patton; Rachel Schrader (2)
Bolivar led 3-1 after 1 inning. We led off the game with 2 walks and on by error to load the bases. Addie Murders scored on a delay steal of 3rd with an error on the throw to tie the game at 1. We then had runners are 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs and Ashley Payne hit a 2 run single and Magana singled. Our next scoring chance was in the 2nd as Rachel Schrader led off with a single and ended up on 3rd with 2 errors on the play. We were unable to get her across to extend the lead. Bekah Patton led off the 3rd with a single, Bruce followed with a single. We loaded the bases with 1 out and hit into a double play to end the inning.
In the 4th Tristia Patton singled and Schrader singled and Murders was hit by pitch. Again we were unable to extend the lead after loading the bases with 0 out. In the top of the 5th, Log-Rog had 2 consecutive 1 out singles then grounded into an out. With 2 outs and a 3-2 lead, Bolivar was unable to get a stop. After an intentional walk, consecutive opportunities to end the inning with the lead came up empty. These missed opportunities led to 3 more runs and Bolivar trailed 5-3. The Liberators went down in order in the 5th and 6th before putting together a 2 out rally in the 7th. The game ended with the tying run at 2nd.
Records: 9-7, (2-1 COC);
JV- fought to a 5-5 tie, scoring 4 times in the bottom of the 5th to knot the game at 5.
Up Next: Branson Tournament Saturday 9-19-09 (v. Fair Grove 9 AM; Willard 10:30 AM, then secondary pool play; V/JV v. Marshfield Tuedsay 9-22-09;
Lost 5-3
Hits: Haleigh Brown; Bekah Patton, Jessie Bruce (2); Ashley Payne (2) 2 RBI; Sarah Magana; Tristia Patton; Rachel Schrader (2)
Bolivar led 3-1 after 1 inning. We led off the game with 2 walks and on by error to load the bases. Addie Murders scored on a delay steal of 3rd with an error on the throw to tie the game at 1. We then had runners are 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs and Ashley Payne hit a 2 run single and Magana singled. Our next scoring chance was in the 2nd as Rachel Schrader led off with a single and ended up on 3rd with 2 errors on the play. We were unable to get her across to extend the lead. Bekah Patton led off the 3rd with a single, Bruce followed with a single. We loaded the bases with 1 out and hit into a double play to end the inning.
In the 4th Tristia Patton singled and Schrader singled and Murders was hit by pitch. Again we were unable to extend the lead after loading the bases with 0 out. In the top of the 5th, Log-Rog had 2 consecutive 1 out singles then grounded into an out. With 2 outs and a 3-2 lead, Bolivar was unable to get a stop. After an intentional walk, consecutive opportunities to end the inning with the lead came up empty. These missed opportunities led to 3 more runs and Bolivar trailed 5-3. The Liberators went down in order in the 5th and 6th before putting together a 2 out rally in the 7th. The game ended with the tying run at 2nd.
Records: 9-7, (2-1 COC);
JV- fought to a 5-5 tie, scoring 4 times in the bottom of the 5th to knot the game at 5.
Up Next: Branson Tournament Saturday 9-19-09 (v. Fair Grove 9 AM; Willard 10:30 AM, then secondary pool play; V/JV v. Marshfield Tuedsay 9-22-09;
Monday, September 14, 2009
Liberators @ Clinton
Gm 15 @ Clinton 9-14-09
Win 6-4 Tristia Patton WP, 3 K in 2 2/3; Brittany Wood pitched 4 1/3 outstanding innings as well.
Hits: Addie Murders; Megan Vest (2), double, Haleigh Brown, 2 RBI; Bekah Patton RBI; Sarah Magana double; Rachel Schrader, RBI; Ashley Payne RBI.
Clinton took the lead in the bottom of the 3rd 2-0; Bolivar scored twice in the 4th to tie it at 2 after Murders singled and Vest doubled. Haliegh Brown and Bekah Patton both drove in a run. Clinton took a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the 4th and added another in the 5th. Bolivar scored again in the 6th after consecutive singles by Vest and Brown and a Clinton error.
That set the stage for another comeback win. In the 7th, trailing 4-3, Bekah Patton reached on an error and Jessie Bruce also reached on an error. Ashley Payne sacrificed and Patton scored. On the play, pinch runner Jaelyn Halbrook advanced to 3rd and scored on a throwing error to give the Liberators the lead. Sarah Magana doubled and with 2 outs, Rachel Schrader singled to drive home the 6th run. Clinton went quietly in the 7th with a ground out, strike out, walk, and foul out to end the game.
Records: 9-6, (2-0 COC)
The hitting onslaught continued into the JV game. Megan Elliott was again very tough on hitters using her defense efficiently. Every Liberator had at least a hit or a walk and Sammy Jacobson and Jaelyn Halbrook had 3 hits each.
JV: 5-2, (2-0 COC)
Up Next: V/JV v. Logan Rogersville Tuesday 9-15-09 (COC) Branson Tournament Saturday 9-19-09 (v. Fair Grove 9 AM; Willard 10:30 AM, then secondary pool play; V/JV v. Marshfield Tuedsay 9-22-09
Win 6-4 Tristia Patton WP, 3 K in 2 2/3; Brittany Wood pitched 4 1/3 outstanding innings as well.
Hits: Addie Murders; Megan Vest (2), double, Haleigh Brown, 2 RBI; Bekah Patton RBI; Sarah Magana double; Rachel Schrader, RBI; Ashley Payne RBI.
Clinton took the lead in the bottom of the 3rd 2-0; Bolivar scored twice in the 4th to tie it at 2 after Murders singled and Vest doubled. Haliegh Brown and Bekah Patton both drove in a run. Clinton took a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the 4th and added another in the 5th. Bolivar scored again in the 6th after consecutive singles by Vest and Brown and a Clinton error.
That set the stage for another comeback win. In the 7th, trailing 4-3, Bekah Patton reached on an error and Jessie Bruce also reached on an error. Ashley Payne sacrificed and Patton scored. On the play, pinch runner Jaelyn Halbrook advanced to 3rd and scored on a throwing error to give the Liberators the lead. Sarah Magana doubled and with 2 outs, Rachel Schrader singled to drive home the 6th run. Clinton went quietly in the 7th with a ground out, strike out, walk, and foul out to end the game.
Records: 9-6, (2-0 COC)
The hitting onslaught continued into the JV game. Megan Elliott was again very tough on hitters using her defense efficiently. Every Liberator had at least a hit or a walk and Sammy Jacobson and Jaelyn Halbrook had 3 hits each.
JV: 5-2, (2-0 COC)
Up Next: V/JV v. Logan Rogersville Tuesday 9-15-09 (COC) Branson Tournament Saturday 9-19-09 (v. Fair Grove 9 AM; Willard 10:30 AM, then secondary pool play; V/JV v. Marshfield Tuedsay 9-22-09
Sunday, September 13, 2009
LIBERTY CHAMPS IN JOPLIN!!!!!
Congratulations to the BSC Liberty. They were 4-0 in Joplin, They are the FIRST team from Bolivar Softball Club to Win a Tournament Championship in Joplin.
BSC Liberty is a “Select” team participating in various Tournaments this fall. This past weekend they traveled to Joplin and played in a USSSA tournament. They were 4-0 and won the Championship of the tournament. They are coached by Jamie Halbrook and Kyle Hedges
GM #1 v. TnT (Tulsa, OK)
Win – 9-0; Sydney Julien WP, 5 K in 2 innings (2 inning game due to run rule)
Hits: Sydney Julien; Libby Vess; Darci Cline, triple; Kayla Shelenhamer, RBI
We capitalized on hits and 7 walks plus 3 HBP to get the win. Sydney was on fire in the circle. She threw 25 pitches to record her 5 K and 6 outs. (Jamie Halbrook)
GM #2 v. Twizzlers (Webb City)
Win – 7-3; Sydney Julien WP, 4 K in 3 innings (3 inning game due to time limit)
Hits: Sydney Julien; Jenna Halbrook; Miranda Lightfoot RBI; Libby Vess (2); Mackenzie Austin (2), 2 RBI; Darci Cline; Kennedy Hedges; Kayla Shelenhamer, RBI; Jacey Follis, RBI;
We hit the ball very well, up and down the lineup. The Twizzlers threw strikes and we hit them. (Jamie Halbrook)
GM #3 v. TnT
Win – 17-0; Jenna Halbrook (1 IP, 3 K); Mackenzie Austin (1 IP, 2 K); (2 inning game due to run rule)
Hits: Sydney Julien (2), HR, 3 RBI; Jenna Halbrook (2), HR, 3 RBI; Kennedy Hedges (2), RBI; AnnaMarie McGlone (HR) 2 RBI; Kayla Shelenhamer; Miranda Lightfoot; Darci Cline (2), triple, RBI;
2nd time to see TnT, and they pitched better, and we were really hitting. 3 Home Runs and 10 RBI is very big at this level. They played decent defense, we just hit the ball hard. Jenna and Mackenzie split the game in the circle. Both did a very good job.
GM #4 v. Attitude (McDonald County) (Championship)
Win 10-0; Sydney Julien, WP, 5 K in 2 innings (2 inning game due to run rule)
Hits: Sydney Julien (2), double, RBI; Jenna Halbrook, RBI; Kennedy Hedges, RBI; Kayla Shelenhamer (2), RBI; Libby Vess, RBI; Darci Cline, triple, 3 RBI.
We were the home team and they were 3 up 3 down. In our half of the inning, we scored 9 to take complete control. After they sent 4 to the plate in the 2nd inning, we pushed across our 10th run to end the game. This was a very exciting day for BSC. We have not had a Championship in Joplin before.
Fall record: 6-2.
BSC Liberty is a “Select” team participating in various Tournaments this fall. This past weekend they traveled to Joplin and played in a USSSA tournament. They were 4-0 and won the Championship of the tournament. They are coached by Jamie Halbrook and Kyle Hedges
GM #1 v. TnT (Tulsa, OK)
Win – 9-0; Sydney Julien WP, 5 K in 2 innings (2 inning game due to run rule)
Hits: Sydney Julien; Libby Vess; Darci Cline, triple; Kayla Shelenhamer, RBI
We capitalized on hits and 7 walks plus 3 HBP to get the win. Sydney was on fire in the circle. She threw 25 pitches to record her 5 K and 6 outs. (Jamie Halbrook)
GM #2 v. Twizzlers (Webb City)
Win – 7-3; Sydney Julien WP, 4 K in 3 innings (3 inning game due to time limit)
Hits: Sydney Julien; Jenna Halbrook; Miranda Lightfoot RBI; Libby Vess (2); Mackenzie Austin (2), 2 RBI; Darci Cline; Kennedy Hedges; Kayla Shelenhamer, RBI; Jacey Follis, RBI;
We hit the ball very well, up and down the lineup. The Twizzlers threw strikes and we hit them. (Jamie Halbrook)
GM #3 v. TnT
Win – 17-0; Jenna Halbrook (1 IP, 3 K); Mackenzie Austin (1 IP, 2 K); (2 inning game due to run rule)
Hits: Sydney Julien (2), HR, 3 RBI; Jenna Halbrook (2), HR, 3 RBI; Kennedy Hedges (2), RBI; AnnaMarie McGlone (HR) 2 RBI; Kayla Shelenhamer; Miranda Lightfoot; Darci Cline (2), triple, RBI;
2nd time to see TnT, and they pitched better, and we were really hitting. 3 Home Runs and 10 RBI is very big at this level. They played decent defense, we just hit the ball hard. Jenna and Mackenzie split the game in the circle. Both did a very good job.
GM #4 v. Attitude (McDonald County) (Championship)
Win 10-0; Sydney Julien, WP, 5 K in 2 innings (2 inning game due to run rule)
Hits: Sydney Julien (2), double, RBI; Jenna Halbrook, RBI; Kennedy Hedges, RBI; Kayla Shelenhamer (2), RBI; Libby Vess, RBI; Darci Cline, triple, 3 RBI.
We were the home team and they were 3 up 3 down. In our half of the inning, we scored 9 to take complete control. After they sent 4 to the plate in the 2nd inning, we pushed across our 10th run to end the game. This was a very exciting day for BSC. We have not had a Championship in Joplin before.
Fall record: 6-2.
Ozark Tournament
Gm 10 @ Ozark Tournament
9-11-09 v. Lebanon (Gm 1 – Ozark Tournament 5 PM)
Lost 1-0; Tristia Patton, 8 K
Hits: Addie Murders; Ashley Payne (2);
We had 2 legitimate chances to score and failed. Lebanon had 1 hit and 1 chance and they capitalized, scoring an unearned run in the 6th with 2 outs.
Record: 5-5
Gm 11 @ Ozark Tournament 9-11-09 v. Skyline (Gm 2 – Ozark Tournament 8 PM)
Win 8-5; Brittany Wood WP; Trisita Patton -Save
Hits: Addie Murders; Bekah Patton, (2), 2 RBI; Jessie Bruce (1), RBI; Ashley Payne, Triple; Rachel Schrader (1), RBI; Sarah Magana (2), double.
Brittany did a nice job. She pitched better than what she got.
Record 6-5
Gm 12 @ Ozark Tournament Saturday 9-12 v. Rolla 10:45 AM (Gm 3)
Lost 2-1 Tristia Patton- LP 3 K
Hits: Addie Murders, Megan Vest, Haleigh Brown, RBI, Bekah Patton, Sarah Magana
We outhit Rolla 4-3 but theirs were timely. We need that big hit and can’t seem to get it. In close losses, everything is magnified. We just have to stay at it and we will learn what it takes to win.
Record 6-6
Gm 13 @ Ozark Tournament Saturday 9-12 v. Willard 2 PM (Gm 4)
Win 4-3; Megan Elliott WP; Brittany Wood -Save
Hits: Addie Murders; Haleigh Brown, RBI; Bekah Patton; Jessie Bruce; Ashley Payne, 2 RBI;
We were finally able to put multiple hits up in one inning. The bottom of the 3rd we put 4 hits up and scored 3 times to take a 4-2 lead.
Megan did a good job and gave us some very quality innings. She pitched around 6 errors and allowed 2 unearned runs; Brittany came in and finished things off. It is very important to have all of our pitchers throwing well.
Record 7-6
Gm 14 @ Ozark Tournament Saturday 9-12 v. Lebanon 3:30 PM (Gm 5)
Win 5-4 (8 innings); Tristia Patton WP; 8 K
Hits: Megan Vest, RBI; Haleigh Brown; Bekah Patton, (3), RBI; Jessie Bruce, (3), RBI; Ashley Payne (2) (2 RBI);
We played hard for 8 innings. We scored in the 3rd and Lebanon tied it up in the bottom half;
They scored 2 more in the 4th to take a 3-1 lead into the 5th.
We answered in the 6th with 2 to tie the game at 3. No one scored in the 7th. In the 8th we were able to score 2. With runners on 2nd and 3rd, Ashley Payne hit a ball the pitcher made a nice play to stop and heads up baserunning forced a play at the plate. After the catcher dropped the ball, the runner from 2nd scored to give us a 5-3 lead. Lebanon scored a run with 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th.
It seemed like we started playing a little harder and wanting it a little more about mid-day Saturday. We were really happy to see that. Our “hustle” improved on Saturday and that was a very good sign. We are getting better. After an 0-3 start to the season, we have won 8 of 11.
We finished the tournament 3-2 and 7th of 16. Marshfield finished 2nd, losing to Nixa in the Championship game. That will be a tough one next week, but we seem to make all of them tough.
Records: 8-6, (2-0 COC); JV: 4-2, (2-0 COC)
Up Next: V/JV @Clinton Monday 9-14 (4:30); v. V/JV v. Logan Rogersville Tuesday 9-15-09 (COC) Branson Tournament Saturday 9-19-09; V/JV v. Marshfield Tuedsay 9-22-09;
9-11-09 v. Lebanon (Gm 1 – Ozark Tournament 5 PM)
Lost 1-0; Tristia Patton, 8 K
Hits: Addie Murders; Ashley Payne (2);
We had 2 legitimate chances to score and failed. Lebanon had 1 hit and 1 chance and they capitalized, scoring an unearned run in the 6th with 2 outs.
Record: 5-5
Gm 11 @ Ozark Tournament 9-11-09 v. Skyline (Gm 2 – Ozark Tournament 8 PM)
Win 8-5; Brittany Wood WP; Trisita Patton -Save
Hits: Addie Murders; Bekah Patton, (2), 2 RBI; Jessie Bruce (1), RBI; Ashley Payne, Triple; Rachel Schrader (1), RBI; Sarah Magana (2), double.
Brittany did a nice job. She pitched better than what she got.
Record 6-5
Gm 12 @ Ozark Tournament Saturday 9-12 v. Rolla 10:45 AM (Gm 3)
Lost 2-1 Tristia Patton- LP 3 K
Hits: Addie Murders, Megan Vest, Haleigh Brown, RBI, Bekah Patton, Sarah Magana
We outhit Rolla 4-3 but theirs were timely. We need that big hit and can’t seem to get it. In close losses, everything is magnified. We just have to stay at it and we will learn what it takes to win.
Record 6-6
Gm 13 @ Ozark Tournament Saturday 9-12 v. Willard 2 PM (Gm 4)
Win 4-3; Megan Elliott WP; Brittany Wood -Save
Hits: Addie Murders; Haleigh Brown, RBI; Bekah Patton; Jessie Bruce; Ashley Payne, 2 RBI;
We were finally able to put multiple hits up in one inning. The bottom of the 3rd we put 4 hits up and scored 3 times to take a 4-2 lead.
Megan did a good job and gave us some very quality innings. She pitched around 6 errors and allowed 2 unearned runs; Brittany came in and finished things off. It is very important to have all of our pitchers throwing well.
Record 7-6
Gm 14 @ Ozark Tournament Saturday 9-12 v. Lebanon 3:30 PM (Gm 5)
Win 5-4 (8 innings); Tristia Patton WP; 8 K
Hits: Megan Vest, RBI; Haleigh Brown; Bekah Patton, (3), RBI; Jessie Bruce, (3), RBI; Ashley Payne (2) (2 RBI);
We played hard for 8 innings. We scored in the 3rd and Lebanon tied it up in the bottom half;
They scored 2 more in the 4th to take a 3-1 lead into the 5th.
We answered in the 6th with 2 to tie the game at 3. No one scored in the 7th. In the 8th we were able to score 2. With runners on 2nd and 3rd, Ashley Payne hit a ball the pitcher made a nice play to stop and heads up baserunning forced a play at the plate. After the catcher dropped the ball, the runner from 2nd scored to give us a 5-3 lead. Lebanon scored a run with 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th.
It seemed like we started playing a little harder and wanting it a little more about mid-day Saturday. We were really happy to see that. Our “hustle” improved on Saturday and that was a very good sign. We are getting better. After an 0-3 start to the season, we have won 8 of 11.
We finished the tournament 3-2 and 7th of 16. Marshfield finished 2nd, losing to Nixa in the Championship game. That will be a tough one next week, but we seem to make all of them tough.
Records: 8-6, (2-0 COC); JV: 4-2, (2-0 COC)
Up Next: V/JV @Clinton Monday 9-14 (4:30); v. V/JV v. Logan Rogersville Tuesday 9-15-09 (COC) Branson Tournament Saturday 9-19-09; V/JV v. Marshfield Tuedsay 9-22-09;
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Liberators - Buffalo
9-8-09 @ Buffalo (COC)
Win 8-2; Tristia Patton, 9 K in 5 innings of relief
Hits: Addie Murders; Rachel Schrader RBI; Bekah Patton, 3 – single, double, & HR, 3 RBI; Ashley Payne RBI; Tristia Patton RBI
We were down 2-0 after 3 when we finally got on the scoreboard with 3 consecutive walks and an infield hit by Bekah Patton. We lost a great chance to score more when we didn’t get the call on a ball that looked like it hit chalk. Ashley Payne hit what we thought was a 2 RBI single down the right field line, only to have it ruled foul. We were able to play defense and keep them off the scoreboard for the next 6 outs and then we finally broke through.
In the 6th, we led off with 2 walks and tied the game on a 1st and 3rd double steal. Then B. Patton hit a double to right which gave us the lead. Jessie Bruce was hit by pitch and we were able to score with RBIs from Ashley Payne and Tristia Patton. We tacked on in the 7th after a leadoff hit by Murders, walk by Megan Vest, passed ball, and an RBI by Rachel Schrader. Then B. Patton stepped in again and this time hit one over the left field fence for the final of 8-2.
We didn’t play our best ball, but we are learning how to play from behind and that will benefit us down the road. We are scoring when we get baserunners, we just need to maximize our chances to run the bases. The most important thing, is that we all contributed to the winning effort and we were able to get a win. The game just had that “bad” feel to it tonight. Buffalo played error free tonight and you have to give them credit. But we overcame some adversity and found ways to capitalize.
JV: Bolivar 6, Bufflao 1; I am proud of the way we compete every day.
Records: Varsity 5-4 (2-0); JV 4-2; (2-0)
Up Next: Ozark Tournament Friday 9-11 v. Lebanon and w= winner of Nixa/Skyline or l= loser of Nixa/Skyline and Saturday 9-12-09
Win 8-2; Tristia Patton, 9 K in 5 innings of relief
Hits: Addie Murders; Rachel Schrader RBI; Bekah Patton, 3 – single, double, & HR, 3 RBI; Ashley Payne RBI; Tristia Patton RBI
We were down 2-0 after 3 when we finally got on the scoreboard with 3 consecutive walks and an infield hit by Bekah Patton. We lost a great chance to score more when we didn’t get the call on a ball that looked like it hit chalk. Ashley Payne hit what we thought was a 2 RBI single down the right field line, only to have it ruled foul. We were able to play defense and keep them off the scoreboard for the next 6 outs and then we finally broke through.
In the 6th, we led off with 2 walks and tied the game on a 1st and 3rd double steal. Then B. Patton hit a double to right which gave us the lead. Jessie Bruce was hit by pitch and we were able to score with RBIs from Ashley Payne and Tristia Patton. We tacked on in the 7th after a leadoff hit by Murders, walk by Megan Vest, passed ball, and an RBI by Rachel Schrader. Then B. Patton stepped in again and this time hit one over the left field fence for the final of 8-2.
We didn’t play our best ball, but we are learning how to play from behind and that will benefit us down the road. We are scoring when we get baserunners, we just need to maximize our chances to run the bases. The most important thing, is that we all contributed to the winning effort and we were able to get a win. The game just had that “bad” feel to it tonight. Buffalo played error free tonight and you have to give them credit. But we overcame some adversity and found ways to capitalize.
JV: Bolivar 6, Bufflao 1; I am proud of the way we compete every day.
Records: Varsity 5-4 (2-0); JV 4-2; (2-0)
Up Next: Ozark Tournament Friday 9-11 v. Lebanon and w= winner of Nixa/Skyline or l= loser of Nixa/Skyline and Saturday 9-12-09
Liberators - Reeds Spring
9-3-09 v. Reeds Spring (COC)
Win 4-3; Tristia Patton, 6 K in 8 innings
Hits: Haleigh Brown; Megan Vest, RBI; Bekah Patton, RBI; Sarah Magana;
We were down 2-0 in the 2nd when we got on by error and drew 2 walks. We stole second twice (Ashley Payne and Jonna Welch) and were able to force mistakes by the Reeds Spring defense. We scored on wild pitches and tied the game. We stayed tied with some good defense and pitching. There was a lot of excitement, just not on the scoreboard. But in the 8th that changed.
Reeds Spring started the 8th with a runner on by error. She was sacrificed to 2nd and the next hitter grounds to 3rd with the baserunner advancing to 3rd. A wild pitch allowed the runner to score. Sarah Magana led off the bottom of the 8th getting on with a catcher’s interference. She advanced to 3rd on a single by Haleigh Brown only after getting into a rundown between 2nd and 3rd. Brown took second during the rundown. Megan Vest singled, scoring Magana to tie the game at 3. With 2 outs, Bekah Patton singled in front of a diving center fielder to drive in Brown with the winning run.
Tristia did an outstanding job of scattering hits and pitching around errors. We have some work to do to clean up our defense. The mistakes we are making shouldn’t be too difficult to straighten out. Most of the time we are “pressing” by trying to do too much. We have to be able to play the game 1 out at a time at a fast pace. Other errors are happening because we aren’t in good position.
Offensively, we are putting the ball in play much better as a team. There will be nights like tonight and Tuesday (Willard) where we put it in play solidly right at people, then there will be nights like Monday (El Dorado Springs, 12 hits) where we seem to find the holes. We are running the bases hard and putting pressure on people even when we are not knocking the fences over. We are competing every time out and have had our chances in every game this year. We just needed this outcome tonight. The girls are buying into what we are doing and we learning not to “press” offensively. We like a lot of what we see on the field.
JV: Bolivar 13, Reeds Spring 5; Our younger girls are hitting the ball very well and putting pressure on defenses, they are a fun and exciting group to watch. Megan Elliott struck out 6 and wins in relief
Records: Varsity 4-4 (1-0); JV 3-2; (1-0)
Up Next: Tuesday 9-8-09 @ Buffalo (COC); Ozark Tournament Friday 9-11 and Saturday 9-12-09
Win 4-3; Tristia Patton, 6 K in 8 innings
Hits: Haleigh Brown; Megan Vest, RBI; Bekah Patton, RBI; Sarah Magana;
We were down 2-0 in the 2nd when we got on by error and drew 2 walks. We stole second twice (Ashley Payne and Jonna Welch) and were able to force mistakes by the Reeds Spring defense. We scored on wild pitches and tied the game. We stayed tied with some good defense and pitching. There was a lot of excitement, just not on the scoreboard. But in the 8th that changed.
Reeds Spring started the 8th with a runner on by error. She was sacrificed to 2nd and the next hitter grounds to 3rd with the baserunner advancing to 3rd. A wild pitch allowed the runner to score. Sarah Magana led off the bottom of the 8th getting on with a catcher’s interference. She advanced to 3rd on a single by Haleigh Brown only after getting into a rundown between 2nd and 3rd. Brown took second during the rundown. Megan Vest singled, scoring Magana to tie the game at 3. With 2 outs, Bekah Patton singled in front of a diving center fielder to drive in Brown with the winning run.
Tristia did an outstanding job of scattering hits and pitching around errors. We have some work to do to clean up our defense. The mistakes we are making shouldn’t be too difficult to straighten out. Most of the time we are “pressing” by trying to do too much. We have to be able to play the game 1 out at a time at a fast pace. Other errors are happening because we aren’t in good position.
Offensively, we are putting the ball in play much better as a team. There will be nights like tonight and Tuesday (Willard) where we put it in play solidly right at people, then there will be nights like Monday (El Dorado Springs, 12 hits) where we seem to find the holes. We are running the bases hard and putting pressure on people even when we are not knocking the fences over. We are competing every time out and have had our chances in every game this year. We just needed this outcome tonight. The girls are buying into what we are doing and we learning not to “press” offensively. We like a lot of what we see on the field.
JV: Bolivar 13, Reeds Spring 5; Our younger girls are hitting the ball very well and putting pressure on defenses, they are a fun and exciting group to watch. Megan Elliott struck out 6 and wins in relief
Records: Varsity 4-4 (1-0); JV 3-2; (1-0)
Up Next: Tuesday 9-8-09 @ Buffalo (COC); Ozark Tournament Friday 9-11 and Saturday 9-12-09
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Liberators - El Dorado Springs
8-31-09 v. El Dorado Springs
Win 9-5; WP – Brittany Wood, 6 K
Hits: Addie Murders, 2, Double 2 RBI; Haleigh Brown, 3, Rachel Schrader RBI; Bekah Patton, 2, RBI; Ashley Payne 2, 2 RBI; Jessie Bruce, 2; Sarah Magana, 1, 2 RBI
El Dorado jumped out to an early 2-0 lead after scoring in each of the first two innings; Bolivar answered with 2 in the 3rd with an RBI double and another RBI on a Sacrifice fly by Rachel Schrader. Then we scored 2 more in the 4th. After Back to back singles by Payne and Bruce, Wood walked and Magana hit a sacrifice fly and Bruce then scored on a wild pitch.
In the 5th, El Dorado Springs scored 3 times taking a 5-4 lead. Bolivar answered again in the bottom half by scoring 5 times. Vest and Schrader led off with walks. Bekah Patton reached on an error and Payne doubled home 2. Jessi then singled home another run and Murders hit another single to drive in one, and Brown singled to drive in the last Bolivar run.
El Dorado Springs did not have another threat going 1, 2, 3 in the 6th. A one out hit in the 7th was erased on a Magana to Brown double play to end the game.
This was a nice way to win one at home. We had quality at bats all night, putting continuous pressure on their pitcher and their defense. We hit some balls very well, and it seemed like even when we did not, we got the bounces today. We had a couple of let downs defensively and gave up some bases that we have not been giving up. That is something we will continue to work on.
JV: El Dorado Springs 1, Bolivar 7; Our young kids are doing a great job of playing the game. The way they work and the way the prepare is a great reflection on this group.
Record: 3-3
Up Next: Tuesday 9-1-09 @ Willard; Thursday 9-3-09 v. Reeds Spring (COC)
Win 9-5; WP – Brittany Wood, 6 K
Hits: Addie Murders, 2, Double 2 RBI; Haleigh Brown, 3, Rachel Schrader RBI; Bekah Patton, 2, RBI; Ashley Payne 2, 2 RBI; Jessie Bruce, 2; Sarah Magana, 1, 2 RBI
El Dorado jumped out to an early 2-0 lead after scoring in each of the first two innings; Bolivar answered with 2 in the 3rd with an RBI double and another RBI on a Sacrifice fly by Rachel Schrader. Then we scored 2 more in the 4th. After Back to back singles by Payne and Bruce, Wood walked and Magana hit a sacrifice fly and Bruce then scored on a wild pitch.
In the 5th, El Dorado Springs scored 3 times taking a 5-4 lead. Bolivar answered again in the bottom half by scoring 5 times. Vest and Schrader led off with walks. Bekah Patton reached on an error and Payne doubled home 2. Jessi then singled home another run and Murders hit another single to drive in one, and Brown singled to drive in the last Bolivar run.
El Dorado Springs did not have another threat going 1, 2, 3 in the 6th. A one out hit in the 7th was erased on a Magana to Brown double play to end the game.
This was a nice way to win one at home. We had quality at bats all night, putting continuous pressure on their pitcher and their defense. We hit some balls very well, and it seemed like even when we did not, we got the bounces today. We had a couple of let downs defensively and gave up some bases that we have not been giving up. That is something we will continue to work on.
JV: El Dorado Springs 1, Bolivar 7; Our young kids are doing a great job of playing the game. The way they work and the way the prepare is a great reflection on this group.
Record: 3-3
Up Next: Tuesday 9-1-09 @ Willard; Thursday 9-3-09 v. Reeds Spring (COC)
Liberators - Ozark and Ash Grove Tournament
8-27-09 v. Ozark
Lost 5-1;
Hits: Megan Vest 2 singles; Rachel Schrader; Bekah Patton, RBI; Jessie Bruce
We tied the game 1-1 in the 4th and had the bases loaded with 1 out. Our hitter struck out and our runner was picked off 3rd to end the inning. That was a real momentum switch. We went from an opportunity to take the lead into the 5th to giving up 3 in the 5th and being down 4-1. Ozark scored again in the 7th, for a 5-1 lead. We had the bases loaded again in the 7th with 1 out, but we were unable to get anyone across.
I am encouraged because we are competing well. I am frustrated because we have not been able to get the big “at bat” when we need it. I know that it will happen, sometimes we just get impatient and try to do too much, players and coaches.
JV: Ozark 5, Bolivar 1
Records: Ozark (2-0); Bolivar (0-2)
Up Next: Ash Grove Tournament, Saturday 8-29-09
8-29-09 @ Ash Grove Tournament (#5 Seed)
Gm #1 v. #4 Aurora
Lost 6-5
Hits: Addie Murders, Double, RBI; Haleigh Brown, RBI; Megan Vest; Rachel Schrader; Bekah Patton 2 hits, RBI; Jessie Bruce; Sarah Magana RBI
We were tied at 4 when time expired and we went to International Tie Breaker; Aurora scored twice, and we were only able to get 1.
Gm #2 v. #8 Sarcoxie
Win 7-3; Brittany Wood WP; 7 K in 4 innings; Megan Elliott 1 IP
Hits: Addie Murders, 2 hits; Haleigh Brown, 2 hits, Double, 3 RBI; Megan Vest; Ashley Payne; Sarah Magana; Jaelyn Halbrook;
We were able to get our first win of the season. Haleigh, Addie, Megan, and Ashley really stepped up to get us going early and we were able to play well enough to make it stand up.
Brittany was able to get her first Varsity win and we are proud of the progress she has made and continues to make. She is doing a very good job and we expect her to be a vital part of our pitching staff.
Gm #3 v. #6 Fair Grove (5th place game)
Win 9-4
Megan Elliott, WP; 2 2/3 IP in relief allowing 3 base runners. Megan got her first Varsity win. She came in and shut down Fair Grove. She is making good progress and is a very important part of our pitching staff and will be for years to come. We have grown to expect this kind of performance from Megan. They way she pitched this summer and has pitched so far this fall is a big lift for us.
Hits: Addie Murders, Double 2 RBI; Ashley Payne single, RBI; Bekah Patton, single; Megan Vest, single RBI; Jessie Bruce, single RBI; Sarah Magana, 2 singles, Sammy Jacobson, single;
Time limit was running out and we trailed 4-1; with a runner a second and 2 outs, Jessie Bruce singled home a run to bring the score to 4-2; Sarah Magana singled and Sammy Jacobson bunted for a hit to load the bases. Addie Murders hit a double to score 2 and tie the game. Haleigh Brown reached on an error, Ashley Payne singled, Bekah Patton walked. Megan Vest singled bring home the 8th run of the inning. We held in the bottom of the inning making the final score 9-4. We had 9 consecutive at bats with 2 outs and we stepped up to the challenge. We had been frustrated at the plate all day, it was nice to see the girls have the success they had. It could be a very positive step forward for our season.
We are getting good leadership from our seniors, Haleigh Brown, (2nd Team All District), Ashley Payne, (2nd Team All District), Jessie Bruce, (2nd Team All District), Megan Vest, Rachel Schrader, (1st Team All District/1st Team All COC), and Bekah Patton. They expect to win and that is a key ingredient to any team.
So far this year, we have played 5 games with a wide range of competition. We have been in close games every time. What we need to is the confidence that we are better than most teams and equal to the top teams. When we start playing with that kind of confidence, we will see some nice results.
Record: 2-3
Up Next Monday 8-31-09 v. El Dorado Springs; Tuesday 9-1-09 @ Willard; Thursday 9-3-09 v. Reeds Spring (COC)
Lost 5-1;
Hits: Megan Vest 2 singles; Rachel Schrader; Bekah Patton, RBI; Jessie Bruce
We tied the game 1-1 in the 4th and had the bases loaded with 1 out. Our hitter struck out and our runner was picked off 3rd to end the inning. That was a real momentum switch. We went from an opportunity to take the lead into the 5th to giving up 3 in the 5th and being down 4-1. Ozark scored again in the 7th, for a 5-1 lead. We had the bases loaded again in the 7th with 1 out, but we were unable to get anyone across.
I am encouraged because we are competing well. I am frustrated because we have not been able to get the big “at bat” when we need it. I know that it will happen, sometimes we just get impatient and try to do too much, players and coaches.
JV: Ozark 5, Bolivar 1
Records: Ozark (2-0); Bolivar (0-2)
Up Next: Ash Grove Tournament, Saturday 8-29-09
8-29-09 @ Ash Grove Tournament (#5 Seed)
Gm #1 v. #4 Aurora
Lost 6-5
Hits: Addie Murders, Double, RBI; Haleigh Brown, RBI; Megan Vest; Rachel Schrader; Bekah Patton 2 hits, RBI; Jessie Bruce; Sarah Magana RBI
We were tied at 4 when time expired and we went to International Tie Breaker; Aurora scored twice, and we were only able to get 1.
Gm #2 v. #8 Sarcoxie
Win 7-3; Brittany Wood WP; 7 K in 4 innings; Megan Elliott 1 IP
Hits: Addie Murders, 2 hits; Haleigh Brown, 2 hits, Double, 3 RBI; Megan Vest; Ashley Payne; Sarah Magana; Jaelyn Halbrook;
We were able to get our first win of the season. Haleigh, Addie, Megan, and Ashley really stepped up to get us going early and we were able to play well enough to make it stand up.
Brittany was able to get her first Varsity win and we are proud of the progress she has made and continues to make. She is doing a very good job and we expect her to be a vital part of our pitching staff.
Gm #3 v. #6 Fair Grove (5th place game)
Win 9-4
Megan Elliott, WP; 2 2/3 IP in relief allowing 3 base runners. Megan got her first Varsity win. She came in and shut down Fair Grove. She is making good progress and is a very important part of our pitching staff and will be for years to come. We have grown to expect this kind of performance from Megan. They way she pitched this summer and has pitched so far this fall is a big lift for us.
Hits: Addie Murders, Double 2 RBI; Ashley Payne single, RBI; Bekah Patton, single; Megan Vest, single RBI; Jessie Bruce, single RBI; Sarah Magana, 2 singles, Sammy Jacobson, single;
Time limit was running out and we trailed 4-1; with a runner a second and 2 outs, Jessie Bruce singled home a run to bring the score to 4-2; Sarah Magana singled and Sammy Jacobson bunted for a hit to load the bases. Addie Murders hit a double to score 2 and tie the game. Haleigh Brown reached on an error, Ashley Payne singled, Bekah Patton walked. Megan Vest singled bring home the 8th run of the inning. We held in the bottom of the inning making the final score 9-4. We had 9 consecutive at bats with 2 outs and we stepped up to the challenge. We had been frustrated at the plate all day, it was nice to see the girls have the success they had. It could be a very positive step forward for our season.
We are getting good leadership from our seniors, Haleigh Brown, (2nd Team All District), Ashley Payne, (2nd Team All District), Jessie Bruce, (2nd Team All District), Megan Vest, Rachel Schrader, (1st Team All District/1st Team All COC), and Bekah Patton. They expect to win and that is a key ingredient to any team.
So far this year, we have played 5 games with a wide range of competition. We have been in close games every time. What we need to is the confidence that we are better than most teams and equal to the top teams. When we start playing with that kind of confidence, we will see some nice results.
Record: 2-3
Up Next Monday 8-31-09 v. El Dorado Springs; Tuesday 9-1-09 @ Willard; Thursday 9-3-09 v. Reeds Spring (COC)
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