Highlights from JV girls Softball vs. Central Tech

On Tuesday April 14, 2009 the East High Lady Warriors JV Softball team beat Central Tech 7—6. 

Team Leaders were:
Brittany Rizzo with two hits, one being a two run triple.
Ashley Kruise with two hits and two runs batted in.
Shaha Ibrahim and Jessica Ferguson each had run scoring singles.
Ashley Groucutt, Salwa Akol and Ajshanisque Chandler all scored runs in the Lady Warriors exciting victory over Central Tech.

Central Tech jumped out to a 2—0 lead in the top of the first inning, the Lady Warriors responded with a run in the bottom of the first as Brittni Rizzo scored on a double down the left field line by Ashley Kruise to close the gap to 2—1. The East girls held the Falcons scoreless in the top of the second and scored a run in the bottom of the second when Ashley Groucutt scored from second on Jessica Ferguson’s’ single to center tying the game at 2. The Lady Warriors defense shutout the Falcons in the top of the third and then scored the go ahead run in the bottom of the third without a hit. Ajshanisque Chandler walked, stole second, went to third on passed ball and scored on a dropped strike three when the Falcons catcher could not throw out Shaha Ibrahim at first. Central Tech tied the game in the top of the fourth. In the home half of the inning Salwa Akol and Jessica Ferguson drew walks to lead off the inning setting the table for Brittany Rizzo. Brittany hit a two run triple to left center scoring Akol and Ferguson then scored herself on Ashley Kruises’ ground ball to second base giving the Lady Warriors a three run lead. In the fifth and final inning (darkness) Central Tech battled back to tie the game 6—6. The Lady Warriors responded again. Ajshanisque Chandler led off the inning by getting on base by hustling down the line after a dropped strike three. Two passed balls and two outs later Ajshanisque was standing on third base. We talked about getting an aggressive lead in case the ball got by the catcher again and for her motion to carry her home. The pitcher threw one in the dirt that got by the catcher to the backstop and Ajshanisque charged home. She went so fast she ran past home completely missing the plate, realizing her mistake she was able to touch the plate before being tagged out. The umpire called her safe and the Lady Warriors had a 7—6 lead. At the end of the inning the umpires called the game due to darkness and the Lady Warriors celebrated their hard fought victory.

Varsity Softball vs Mercyhurst Prep

The Lady Warriors lost 13—0 in 5 innings to Mercyhurst Prep yesterday. The girls played well for most of the game, making plays and working together on defense. One bad inning with a few errors provided the Lakers with all they needed to beat the Lady Warriors. The Warriors gave up committed three errors and gave up 7 runs in the fourth inning. Other than the fourth inning the Lady Warriors played solid defense and are improving with each outing.

JV Softball vs Mercyhurst Prep

The Lady Warriors jumped out to a 4—0 lead in the first inning. Brittni Rizzo, Ashley Kruise, Cara-Jean Cohick and Ajshanisque Chandler all scored runs. The girls played solid defense leading 4—1 after three innings. The Mercyhurst bats woke up in the fourth and fifth innings as they scored 12 runs to put the game out of reach. They added one more run in the bottom of the sixth to end the game 14—4. Even in the loss there were some bright spots. Cara-Jean Cohick had two hits, two stolen bases and a run batted in and played stellar defense at first base including a great play on a line drive a Mercyhurst player smashed down the line. Other standouts include Shaha Ibrahim with a walk and a hit and Salwa Akol who made four nice catches in the outfield on defense.