The top of the HHC race sorted out -- a little bit -- last night in baseball. Greenfield-Central, Mt. Vernon and New Palestine still share the top three spots. But MV and NP now have a two-game lead on the field with three weeks (and six games) to go in the season courtesy of doubleheader sweeps last night.
NP and MV are both 12-1 overall and 8-0 in HHC play. G-C is now third at 5-2 (and 8-7 overall), but still has two games remaining against the Dragons on May 13, and of course, NP and MV meet each other on May 20 for a doubleheader which almost annually has conference championship implications.
On Friday night, Mt. Vernon posted a 4-1 victory over Greenfield-Central in the opening game. Logan Perdue hit a homer early in the game, but G-C tied it in the bottom of the seventh. MV's Tyler Goff and Zach McFarland had the big blows in the eighth, with RBI hits to break the game open and give the Marauders a 4-1 victory that Logan Blair would nail down on the mound. He would throw a two-hitter, allowing one unearned run and striking out nine. G-C starter Curtiss Irving was equally impressive, striking out 13 Marauders in 7 1/3 innings.
In the second game, MV posted a 2-1 victory. The Marauders put together a two-run rally in the second, with Matt Lohrey's RBI hit the big blow. Lohrey made it stand up on the mound in a great pitcher's duel with G-C's Clark Pence. He allowed two hits over six innings, and Zach McKinney finished off the seventh to earn the save. MV, ranked No. 8 in Class 3A, is now 12-1. G-C is 8-7.
At New Palestine, the Dragons got locked into a pair of offensive shows. NP beat Yorktown 11-7 in the opening game, and then knocked off the Tigers 12-5 in the nightcap. In the opener, the Dragons scored five runs in the second on two hits, and then broke a 5-5 tie with a steady offensive attack in the latter innings. Brady Thomas and Nick Ulrey each drove in three runs for NP, while Nick Smith got the win on the mound and Reid Clark pitched two innings for the save. In the second game, the Dragons got a big night from Thomas, who was 3-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI. Brian Page got the win on the mound. NP, ranked No. 1 in Class 3A, is now 12-1.
Eastern Hancock had a late rally fall short in a 4-3 loss to Blue River Friday afternoon. The Royals trailed 4-1 going into the seventh and scored twice, but the Vikings finished the game off. EH is now 4-6.
In HHC play last night, Pendleton Heights swept Shelbyville to keep a hold on fourth place in the conference at 4-3.
Softball
The only big-time action between the Marauders and Cougars wasn't happening at Molinder Field. There was also a softball game between the two schools at MV, but the visitors from G-C had a happy bus ride home, winning 4-1. MV scored first, but the Cougars answered with two runs in each the fourth and fifth innings. Ashley Whitaker had a two-run double to pace G-C's offense. Sami Frazier also drove in a run for G-C, which spread six hits among six different players. Frazier allowed three hits, one earned run and struck out three to get the win in a great duel with MV's Ellie Balbach. G-C is now 9-4 overall, but a perfect 4-0 in HHC play. MV, ranked No. 11 in Class 3A, is now 5-2 (2-1).
The county's other two squads met up at New Palestine Friday afternoon in a game that was initially scheduled for the previous week. Eastern Hancock and NP were tied 3-3 in the fifth, but the Dragons scored five runs in each the fifth and sixth innings to beat EH 13-3. Erin Lehman was 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBI to lead the Dragons. Katie Prosser was 3-for-3 with an RBI. Alexa Cavin had a pair of hits, a pair of runs and an RBI, while Rachel Vawter was 2-for-3 and drove in two runs. Lizzie Garrison and also had a pair of hits and a pair of RBI. Garrison struck out seven in a complete-game pitching victory. EH was led by Caity Knopp, who had two hits, including a solo homer. Savannah Blevins and Taylor Mercer drove in the Royals' other two runs. NP is now 9-4 and has won four straight games. EH is now 10-4.
HHC baseball standings
New Palestine (#1 3A) 8-0/12-1 overall
Mt. Vernon (#8 3A) 8-0/12-1 overall
Greenfield-Central 5-2/8-7 overall
Pendleton Heights 4-3/8-5 overall
Yorktown 4-6/8-7 overall
Shelbyville 1-7/3-10 overall
Delta 1-7/5-10 overall
Rushville 0-6/4-9 overall
(note: Delta and Rushville play today)
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday roundup
Remember to tune in at 5 p.m. today: Greenfield-Central vs. Mt. Vernon baseball. Join Chris Lambert and Keith Meyers for the call.
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From Thursday
Baseball: Greenfield-Central beat Knightstown 17-4, improving to 8-5 on the year. Curtiss Irving homered and drove in four runs for G-C. Jared Banton had two hits and three RBI, Clark Pence had three hits and drove in two. Jordan Keener allowed five hits and three earned runs in five innings to get the win.
Softball: New Palestine defeated Shelbyville 10-4. Audrey East had three hits, including a tiebreaking three-run homer, and two runs to lead the Dragons. Lizzie Garrison had the win in relief. Erin Lehman, Markie Wood and Megan Prosser all had two hits for the Dragons (8-4, 1-1 HHC)
Greenfield-Central beat Yorktown 10-0. Tori Cuebas homered and drove in four runs to lead the Cougars. Ashley Whitaker and Sami Frazier had two hits each. Frazier allowed five hits in pitching a shutout for G-C (8-4, 3-0 HHC).
Mt. Vernon beat Fishers 14-6, using a seven-run second inning to go ahead 9-2.
Eastern Hancock beat Triton Central 10-1. Caity Knopp homered and drove in four runs for EH. Savannah Blevins was 3-for-4 with an RBI. Taylor Mercer struck out seven in a complete-game win. EH is 10-3 heading into tonight's game at New Palestine.
Tennis: Mt. Vernon beat Yorktown 4-1. MV winners were Clara Ruegesegger, Ellie Nowak, Meg Yeadon/Katie Arthur and Kelsi Tammen/Lakin Hocker. All were in straight sets.
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From Thursday
Baseball: Greenfield-Central beat Knightstown 17-4, improving to 8-5 on the year. Curtiss Irving homered and drove in four runs for G-C. Jared Banton had two hits and three RBI, Clark Pence had three hits and drove in two. Jordan Keener allowed five hits and three earned runs in five innings to get the win.
Softball: New Palestine defeated Shelbyville 10-4. Audrey East had three hits, including a tiebreaking three-run homer, and two runs to lead the Dragons. Lizzie Garrison had the win in relief. Erin Lehman, Markie Wood and Megan Prosser all had two hits for the Dragons (8-4, 1-1 HHC)
Greenfield-Central beat Yorktown 10-0. Tori Cuebas homered and drove in four runs to lead the Cougars. Ashley Whitaker and Sami Frazier had two hits each. Frazier allowed five hits in pitching a shutout for G-C (8-4, 3-0 HHC).
Mt. Vernon beat Fishers 14-6, using a seven-run second inning to go ahead 9-2.
Eastern Hancock beat Triton Central 10-1. Caity Knopp homered and drove in four runs for EH. Savannah Blevins was 3-for-4 with an RBI. Taylor Mercer struck out seven in a complete-game win. EH is 10-3 heading into tonight's game at New Palestine.
Tennis: Mt. Vernon beat Yorktown 4-1. MV winners were Clara Ruegesegger, Ellie Nowak, Meg Yeadon/Katie Arthur and Kelsi Tammen/Lakin Hocker. All were in straight sets.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday roundup
Baseball
Greenfield-Central's baseball team fell to Fishers 9-4. Fishers scored five runs in the sixth to break the tie. Jayden Jackson and Mitch Gibson each had two hits and an RBI for the Cougars, who are 7-5 overall and 5-0 in HHC play.
3A #7 Mt. Vernon defeated New Castle 9-3. Zach McKinney had two hits, a homer and five RBI to lead the Marauders at the plate. McKinney also struck out eight in five innings to earn the win on the mound. MV is 10-1/6-0 in the HHC.
Remember, the Marauders and Cougars tangle on Friday night. Listen to both halves of the doubleheader at http://www.hancockcountysports.com.
Softball
Erin Lehman homered in the first and drove in two runs to lead 3A #12 New Palestine to a 3-2 nine-inning victory over Center Grove. Lizzie Garrison had eight strikeouts to get the win for the Dragons.
Eastern Hancock fell to Northeastern 3-2. Savannah Blevins hit a solo homer for the Royals.
Tennis
Mt. Vernon defeated Lapel 4-1. Kayla Negley, Clara Ruegesegger, Taylore Duff/Meg Yeadon and Kelsi Tammen/Lakin Hocker were winners for MV.
Greenfield-Central's baseball team fell to Fishers 9-4. Fishers scored five runs in the sixth to break the tie. Jayden Jackson and Mitch Gibson each had two hits and an RBI for the Cougars, who are 7-5 overall and 5-0 in HHC play.
3A #7 Mt. Vernon defeated New Castle 9-3. Zach McKinney had two hits, a homer and five RBI to lead the Marauders at the plate. McKinney also struck out eight in five innings to earn the win on the mound. MV is 10-1/6-0 in the HHC.
Remember, the Marauders and Cougars tangle on Friday night. Listen to both halves of the doubleheader at http://www.hancockcountysports.com.
Softball
Erin Lehman homered in the first and drove in two runs to lead 3A #12 New Palestine to a 3-2 nine-inning victory over Center Grove. Lizzie Garrison had eight strikeouts to get the win for the Dragons.
Eastern Hancock fell to Northeastern 3-2. Savannah Blevins hit a solo homer for the Royals.
Tennis
Mt. Vernon defeated Lapel 4-1. Kayla Negley, Clara Ruegesegger, Taylore Duff/Meg Yeadon and Kelsi Tammen/Lakin Hocker were winners for MV.
Monday, April 25, 2011
HHC baseball: All county teams unbeaten
All of the Hancock County teams remain unbeaten and atop the HHC baseball standings after last week's action.
That means Friday's doubleheader between Mt. Vernon and Greenfield-Central could put one team in the conference lead going into the second half of the season. Join Chris Lambert and Keith Meyers at 5 p.m. for the first pitch from Molinder Field.
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Over the weekend, Mt. Vernon improved to 6-0 in conference play with a home sweep of Yorktown. Coach Eric Nielsen's club won 7-0 and 6-1 in the two games. In the opener, Logan Blair threw a two-hit shutout, striking out 10 batters for the Marauders. Blair also was 3-for-3 with two runs, a homer and three RBI. Zach McKinney also hit a solo homer in that contest to pace a seven-hit attack. In the second game, Matt Lohrey scattered four hits over 6 1/3 innings, and got support from Blair (2-4, HR, 2 RBI) and Jon Michael Weaver (2-4, 2 runs) and Tommy McCafferty (2 RBI). MV is now 9-1 on the season.
G-C stayed perfect in conference play with twin victories over Rushville to improve to 5-0 in HHC play. In the opening game, G-C won 12-2, with Curtiss Irving scattering seven hits over six innings. He also had three RBI at the plate. Mitch Gibson, Jayden Jackson and Clark Pence all had two hits and homers. Stan Garner also had a pair of hits. In the nightcap, the Cougars won 5-4, building a 5-1 lead in the third. Irving was 2-3 with a double and two RBI at the plate. Jackson and Garrett Mitchell both homered for the Cougars, and John Scott had a two-hit performance. Pence allowed five hits and struck out nine, throwing a complete game. The Cougars are now 7-4.
New Palestine improved to 6-0 in conference play with a sweep of Shelbyville. The Dragons won the opener 12-3, with Nick Smith's 3-4 performance with two doubles and two RBI leading the attack. Smith was also the winning pitcher, scattering five hits and two earned runs over six innings. Jacob Barnes added a homer and three RBI. Brett Jackson, David Gunst, Reid Clark and Brady Thomas all had two hits for the Dragons, with Thomas hitting a homerun. NP had 14 hits against three Shelby pitchers. In the nightcap, the Dragons used some last-inning heroics to beat the Bears 2-1. Brian Page drove in the winning run in the seventh, sealing the victory. He also pitched six innings, allowing two hits, striking out seven and one unearned run, but took a no-decision as Reid Clark got the win in relief. NP had three hits -- by Clark, Page and Tyler Peper. Clark's hit drove in a fifth-inning run that tied the game. NP is now 10-1 overall.
Essentially, the league is a three-horse race between the county schools, although Pendleton Heights still has a shot, with two games left against Mt. Vernon and one against Greenfield-Central and only three conference losses. Yorktown is four games back in the loss column, but only has six games remaining. It must sweep NP this weekend and then hope to sweep G-C later on in the year to have a shot.
HHC baseball standings
New Palestine 6-0/10-1 overall (this Friday: vs. Yorktown)
Mt. Vernon 6-0/9-1 overall (this Friday: at Greenfield-Central)
Greenfield-Central 5-0/7-4 overall (this Friday: vs. Mt. Vernon)
Yorktown 4-4/7-4 overall (this Friday: at New Palestine)
Pendleton Heights 2-3/5-5 overall (this Friday: vs. Shelbyville)
Shelbyville 1-5/3-7 overall (this Friday: at Pendleton Heights)
Delta 1-7/5-9 overall (this Saturday: vs. Rushville)
Rushville 0-6/2-9 overall (this Saturday: at Delta)
Eastern Hancock's baseball team also played twice on Saturday, jumping out to an early 8-2 lead and beating Lutheran 10-3 on the road. Dalton Korlowicz and Logan Gilbert both homered and drove in three runs for Chad Coughenour's club. Derek Arbuckle threw four innings to get the win on the mound. In the second game, the Royals fell to Edinburgh 8-2. Cody Wallace and Hunter Brown both had a hit and a run for EH (4-5). The Royals' schedule this week features a home game against Hagerstown Tuesday, a road game at Blue River Wednesday and Saturday games against Cambridge City Lincoln and Wapahani at Wapahani.
In tennis
Mt. Vernon won the county championship on Saturday, defeating New Palestine in a close match that came down to the last point. Kayla Negley and Clara Rugesegger won the top two singles spots for the Marauders, and Taylore Duff/Meg Yeadon won the No. 1 doubles spot. New Palestine's Jennifer Roberts won at No. 3 singles, and the Dragons also took the title at No. 2 doubles.
Also ...
There is a race brewing in softball, where Mt. Vernon dethroned New Palestine 9-2 on Thursday and then split two games at the Center Grove Tournament on Saturday. MV beat host Center Grove 7-6, using a three-run rally in the sixth. However, the Marauders fell to Greenwood 5-1 in the title game.
Lots of games potentially could be rained out this week, but Friday night's action looks good. Keep checking HancockCountySports.com for all of the info!
That means Friday's doubleheader between Mt. Vernon and Greenfield-Central could put one team in the conference lead going into the second half of the season. Join Chris Lambert and Keith Meyers at 5 p.m. for the first pitch from Molinder Field.
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Over the weekend, Mt. Vernon improved to 6-0 in conference play with a home sweep of Yorktown. Coach Eric Nielsen's club won 7-0 and 6-1 in the two games. In the opener, Logan Blair threw a two-hit shutout, striking out 10 batters for the Marauders. Blair also was 3-for-3 with two runs, a homer and three RBI. Zach McKinney also hit a solo homer in that contest to pace a seven-hit attack. In the second game, Matt Lohrey scattered four hits over 6 1/3 innings, and got support from Blair (2-4, HR, 2 RBI) and Jon Michael Weaver (2-4, 2 runs) and Tommy McCafferty (2 RBI). MV is now 9-1 on the season.
G-C stayed perfect in conference play with twin victories over Rushville to improve to 5-0 in HHC play. In the opening game, G-C won 12-2, with Curtiss Irving scattering seven hits over six innings. He also had three RBI at the plate. Mitch Gibson, Jayden Jackson and Clark Pence all had two hits and homers. Stan Garner also had a pair of hits. In the nightcap, the Cougars won 5-4, building a 5-1 lead in the third. Irving was 2-3 with a double and two RBI at the plate. Jackson and Garrett Mitchell both homered for the Cougars, and John Scott had a two-hit performance. Pence allowed five hits and struck out nine, throwing a complete game. The Cougars are now 7-4.
New Palestine improved to 6-0 in conference play with a sweep of Shelbyville. The Dragons won the opener 12-3, with Nick Smith's 3-4 performance with two doubles and two RBI leading the attack. Smith was also the winning pitcher, scattering five hits and two earned runs over six innings. Jacob Barnes added a homer and three RBI. Brett Jackson, David Gunst, Reid Clark and Brady Thomas all had two hits for the Dragons, with Thomas hitting a homerun. NP had 14 hits against three Shelby pitchers. In the nightcap, the Dragons used some last-inning heroics to beat the Bears 2-1. Brian Page drove in the winning run in the seventh, sealing the victory. He also pitched six innings, allowing two hits, striking out seven and one unearned run, but took a no-decision as Reid Clark got the win in relief. NP had three hits -- by Clark, Page and Tyler Peper. Clark's hit drove in a fifth-inning run that tied the game. NP is now 10-1 overall.
Essentially, the league is a three-horse race between the county schools, although Pendleton Heights still has a shot, with two games left against Mt. Vernon and one against Greenfield-Central and only three conference losses. Yorktown is four games back in the loss column, but only has six games remaining. It must sweep NP this weekend and then hope to sweep G-C later on in the year to have a shot.
HHC baseball standings
New Palestine 6-0/10-1 overall (this Friday: vs. Yorktown)
Mt. Vernon 6-0/9-1 overall (this Friday: at Greenfield-Central)
Greenfield-Central 5-0/7-4 overall (this Friday: vs. Mt. Vernon)
Yorktown 4-4/7-4 overall (this Friday: at New Palestine)
Pendleton Heights 2-3/5-5 overall (this Friday: vs. Shelbyville)
Shelbyville 1-5/3-7 overall (this Friday: at Pendleton Heights)
Delta 1-7/5-9 overall (this Saturday: vs. Rushville)
Rushville 0-6/2-9 overall (this Saturday: at Delta)
Eastern Hancock's baseball team also played twice on Saturday, jumping out to an early 8-2 lead and beating Lutheran 10-3 on the road. Dalton Korlowicz and Logan Gilbert both homered and drove in three runs for Chad Coughenour's club. Derek Arbuckle threw four innings to get the win on the mound. In the second game, the Royals fell to Edinburgh 8-2. Cody Wallace and Hunter Brown both had a hit and a run for EH (4-5). The Royals' schedule this week features a home game against Hagerstown Tuesday, a road game at Blue River Wednesday and Saturday games against Cambridge City Lincoln and Wapahani at Wapahani.
In tennis
Mt. Vernon won the county championship on Saturday, defeating New Palestine in a close match that came down to the last point. Kayla Negley and Clara Rugesegger won the top two singles spots for the Marauders, and Taylore Duff/Meg Yeadon won the No. 1 doubles spot. New Palestine's Jennifer Roberts won at No. 3 singles, and the Dragons also took the title at No. 2 doubles.
Also ...
There is a race brewing in softball, where Mt. Vernon dethroned New Palestine 9-2 on Thursday and then split two games at the Center Grove Tournament on Saturday. MV beat host Center Grove 7-6, using a three-run rally in the sixth. However, the Marauders fell to Greenwood 5-1 in the title game.
Lots of games potentially could be rained out this week, but Friday night's action looks good. Keep checking HancockCountySports.com for all of the info!
Monday, April 18, 2011
2011 HancockCountySports.com spring schedule
We'll update this on the main website shortly, but here is the tentative spring broadcast schedule for HancockCountySports.com in 2011. We will use a "Game of the Week" format and produce one broadcast per week.
Friday, April 29: Mt. Vernon at Greenfield-Central baseball
Wednesday, May 4: Hancock County track and field meet, 6 p.m.
Friday, May 13: New Palestine at Greenfield-Central baseball
Friday, May 20: Mt. Vernon at New Palestine baseball
Week of May 23: Baseball/softball sectional games.
At this time, we will consider adding games if sponsorship levels warrant. The baseball games are all doubleheaders. If you, your business or club are interested in sponsoring any high school baseball or softball games on HancockCountySports.com, please contact Andrew Smith.
Friday, April 29: Mt. Vernon at Greenfield-Central baseball
Wednesday, May 4: Hancock County track and field meet, 6 p.m.
Friday, May 13: New Palestine at Greenfield-Central baseball
Friday, May 20: Mt. Vernon at New Palestine baseball
Week of May 23: Baseball/softball sectional games.
At this time, we will consider adding games if sponsorship levels warrant. The baseball games are all doubleheaders. If you, your business or club are interested in sponsoring any high school baseball or softball games on HancockCountySports.com, please contact Andrew Smith.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Weekend roundup
Baseball:
New Palestine swept Delta on Friday night, winning the first game 4-3 in nine innings. NP trailed 3-2 when Brett Jackson hit a run-scoring double to tie it in the sixth. With the bases loaded and none out in the ninth, Jacob Barnes launched a shot to the fence to bring in the winning run. Reid Clark was the winning pitcher in relief of Nick Smith, who struck out nine in eight innings of work. In the second game, NP won 9-2, scattering hits throughout the lineup and facing five Delta pitchers. Brian Page was the winning pitcher, throwing a complete game.
Mt. Vernon swept Rushville, winning one game 25-13 in an offensive show. MV led 13-12 going into the seventh inning before putting 12 runs on the board in the top of the last inning. Troy Montgomery hit three homers and drove in eight runs for MV. Tyler Goff also homered, had five RBI and scored three times. Zach McFarland scored four times and drove in four, going 2-for-4 on the day. Matt Lohrey was the winning pitcher. In the second game, MV rallied from a 5-0 deficit to win 6-5. Logan Perdue hit two doubles and drove in three runs for the Marauders, who -- like NP -- are 4-0 in HHC play.
Greenfield-Central is currently 3-0 in league play. The Cougars won a non-conference game against Perry Meridian Friday night 11-10, winning on Clark Pence's walkoff homer in the seventh.
On Saturday, Eastern Hancock beat Knightstown 9-3. Lucas Brown and Clayton Kramer had two hits each for the Royals, with Brown hitting a solo homer. Evan Fout, Clayton Kramer and Kyle Kramer all had two RBI each. Cody Wallace was the winning pitcher, allowing one earned run in five innings.
Softball
New Palestine won its own tournament Saturday, beating Jennings County 5-1 in the championship game. The Dragons scored single runs in the first three innings and never looked back. Katie Prosser homered for NP, while Liza Fiers had two hits and an RBI. Audrey East drove in another run to cap off a huge day for her. In the opening game, East hit two two-run homers to power the Dragons to a 7-2 victory over Perry Meridian. The game was close until East's second homer pushed NP up 5-2 in the sixth inning. Lizzie Garrison was the winning pitcher in both games. NP is now 5-2. A big HHC matchup against Mt. Vernon looms Thursday afternoon.
Eastern Hancock stayed perfect by sweeping Horizon Christian Saturday afternoon to move to 9-0 on the year. EH won the first game 13-3. Caity Knopp and Savannah Blevins both homered twice and drove in four runs. Taylor Mercer allowed two earned runs and struck out nine in five innings for the win. In the second game, EH scored seven times in the first inning to jump ahead 10-0. Allison Dickey was 3-for-3 with a double and two RBI to lead the Royals. Savannah Blevins was 2-for-2. Allison Turner allowed one hit and struck out six for EH.
New Palestine swept Delta on Friday night, winning the first game 4-3 in nine innings. NP trailed 3-2 when Brett Jackson hit a run-scoring double to tie it in the sixth. With the bases loaded and none out in the ninth, Jacob Barnes launched a shot to the fence to bring in the winning run. Reid Clark was the winning pitcher in relief of Nick Smith, who struck out nine in eight innings of work. In the second game, NP won 9-2, scattering hits throughout the lineup and facing five Delta pitchers. Brian Page was the winning pitcher, throwing a complete game.
Mt. Vernon swept Rushville, winning one game 25-13 in an offensive show. MV led 13-12 going into the seventh inning before putting 12 runs on the board in the top of the last inning. Troy Montgomery hit three homers and drove in eight runs for MV. Tyler Goff also homered, had five RBI and scored three times. Zach McFarland scored four times and drove in four, going 2-for-4 on the day. Matt Lohrey was the winning pitcher. In the second game, MV rallied from a 5-0 deficit to win 6-5. Logan Perdue hit two doubles and drove in three runs for the Marauders, who -- like NP -- are 4-0 in HHC play.
Greenfield-Central is currently 3-0 in league play. The Cougars won a non-conference game against Perry Meridian Friday night 11-10, winning on Clark Pence's walkoff homer in the seventh.
On Saturday, Eastern Hancock beat Knightstown 9-3. Lucas Brown and Clayton Kramer had two hits each for the Royals, with Brown hitting a solo homer. Evan Fout, Clayton Kramer and Kyle Kramer all had two RBI each. Cody Wallace was the winning pitcher, allowing one earned run in five innings.
Softball
New Palestine won its own tournament Saturday, beating Jennings County 5-1 in the championship game. The Dragons scored single runs in the first three innings and never looked back. Katie Prosser homered for NP, while Liza Fiers had two hits and an RBI. Audrey East drove in another run to cap off a huge day for her. In the opening game, East hit two two-run homers to power the Dragons to a 7-2 victory over Perry Meridian. The game was close until East's second homer pushed NP up 5-2 in the sixth inning. Lizzie Garrison was the winning pitcher in both games. NP is now 5-2. A big HHC matchup against Mt. Vernon looms Thursday afternoon.
Eastern Hancock stayed perfect by sweeping Horizon Christian Saturday afternoon to move to 9-0 on the year. EH won the first game 13-3. Caity Knopp and Savannah Blevins both homered twice and drove in four runs. Taylor Mercer allowed two earned runs and struck out nine in five innings for the win. In the second game, EH scored seven times in the first inning to jump ahead 10-0. Allison Dickey was 3-for-3 with a double and two RBI to lead the Royals. Savannah Blevins was 2-for-2. Allison Turner allowed one hit and struck out six for EH.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuesday/Wednesday roundup
Baseball
New Palestine rallied to beat Warren Central 11-7, scoring three times each in the fifth and sixth innings after giving up six runs in the top of the fifth and falling behind 7-5. Vincent Lovell was the winning pitcher in relief, with Reid Clark pitching two innings for the save. The Dragons were led offensively by David Gunst, who had a solo homer and two RBI. Brady Thomas had three hits and drove in two runs. Brian Clark and Mitchell Meyer each also drove in two runs. NP scored in five of its six at-bats. The Dragons, ranked No. 3 in Class 3A, are 5-0.
Greenfield-Central scored two runs in the sixth to beat Pendleton Heights 3-2 and improve to 3-0 in the Hoosier Heritage Conference.
On Tuesday, Mt. Vernon beat Shenandoah 12-0 in five innings. Tyler Goff had two doubles and two RBI, Logan Perdue drove in a pair of runs, Zach McKinney had a triple and two RBI. Zach McFarland scored twice and drove in two. Matt Lohrey and Logan Blair also had two hits for MV. McKinney and Seth Gohring combined to allow one hit, with McKinney getting the win.
On Tuesday, Eastern Hancock beat Randolph Southern 9-1. Dalton Korlowicz led the Royals with two hits, two runs, a homer and four RBI. Steve Stunda also drove in three runs. Cody Wallace and Derek Arbuckle combined for a one-hitter. Wallace allowed one hit and one earned run in four innings and struck out five for the win, Arbuckle pitched three innings for a save.
Softball
Greenfield-Central's softball team scored three times in each the sixth and seventh to break open a 13-3 victory over Westfield. Tori Cuebas had three hits, three runs, two homers and four RBI. Ashley Whitaker also had a pair of hits and four RBI. Sami Frazier was 3-for-4 with two RBI. Frazier allowed five hits and no earned runs in seven innings for the win, striking out six. The Cougars are now 5-4.On Tuesday, the Cougars fell 10-2 to Centerville, Kimmy Ellenberger led G-C's offense with two singles.
Roncalli rallied in the fourth and fifth innings to beat New Palestine 7-3 Wednesday. The Dragons scored three runs in the third to take a lead, but the Rebels tied it in the top of the fourth and added three more in the fifth. NP scattered nine hits against Kendra Lynch. The Dragons are now 3-2. n
On Tuesday, Mt. Vernon beat Yorktown 6-2 in its conference opener. The Marauders led 3-2 after two, but scored twice in the fourth to break it open.
On Tuesday, Eastern Hancock beat Knightstown 11-1 in five innings. Savannah Blevins had four hits, three runs, a homer and four RBI to lead EH. Taylor Mercer and Tori Bednarski each had two hits and two RBI, while Emily Reger drove in two runs. Erica Truitt had three hits, including a triple. Mercer allowed four hits and struck out seven to get the win.
Tennis
Mt. Vernon beat Shenandoah 4-1. Winners for the Marauders were Clara Ruegesegger (6-2, 6-2) and Kaylee Tucker (6-1, 6-1) at singles, and Taylore Duff/Meg Yeadon (7-5, 6-2) and Kelsi Tammen/Lakin Hocker (5-7, 6-4, 7-5) at doubles. On Tuesday, MV fell to Franklin Central 3-2, with Ruegesegger (6-1, 6-2) and Duff/Yeadon (6-0, 6-2) posting the victories.
New Palestine rallied to beat Warren Central 11-7, scoring three times each in the fifth and sixth innings after giving up six runs in the top of the fifth and falling behind 7-5. Vincent Lovell was the winning pitcher in relief, with Reid Clark pitching two innings for the save. The Dragons were led offensively by David Gunst, who had a solo homer and two RBI. Brady Thomas had three hits and drove in two runs. Brian Clark and Mitchell Meyer each also drove in two runs. NP scored in five of its six at-bats. The Dragons, ranked No. 3 in Class 3A, are 5-0.
Greenfield-Central scored two runs in the sixth to beat Pendleton Heights 3-2 and improve to 3-0 in the Hoosier Heritage Conference.
On Tuesday, Mt. Vernon beat Shenandoah 12-0 in five innings. Tyler Goff had two doubles and two RBI, Logan Perdue drove in a pair of runs, Zach McKinney had a triple and two RBI. Zach McFarland scored twice and drove in two. Matt Lohrey and Logan Blair also had two hits for MV. McKinney and Seth Gohring combined to allow one hit, with McKinney getting the win.
On Tuesday, Eastern Hancock beat Randolph Southern 9-1. Dalton Korlowicz led the Royals with two hits, two runs, a homer and four RBI. Steve Stunda also drove in three runs. Cody Wallace and Derek Arbuckle combined for a one-hitter. Wallace allowed one hit and one earned run in four innings and struck out five for the win, Arbuckle pitched three innings for a save.
Softball
Greenfield-Central's softball team scored three times in each the sixth and seventh to break open a 13-3 victory over Westfield. Tori Cuebas had three hits, three runs, two homers and four RBI. Ashley Whitaker also had a pair of hits and four RBI. Sami Frazier was 3-for-4 with two RBI. Frazier allowed five hits and no earned runs in seven innings for the win, striking out six. The Cougars are now 5-4.On Tuesday, the Cougars fell 10-2 to Centerville, Kimmy Ellenberger led G-C's offense with two singles.
Roncalli rallied in the fourth and fifth innings to beat New Palestine 7-3 Wednesday. The Dragons scored three runs in the third to take a lead, but the Rebels tied it in the top of the fourth and added three more in the fifth. NP scattered nine hits against Kendra Lynch. The Dragons are now 3-2. n
On Tuesday, Mt. Vernon beat Yorktown 6-2 in its conference opener. The Marauders led 3-2 after two, but scored twice in the fourth to break it open.
On Tuesday, Eastern Hancock beat Knightstown 11-1 in five innings. Savannah Blevins had four hits, three runs, a homer and four RBI to lead EH. Taylor Mercer and Tori Bednarski each had two hits and two RBI, while Emily Reger drove in two runs. Erica Truitt had three hits, including a triple. Mercer allowed four hits and struck out seven to get the win.
Tennis
Mt. Vernon beat Shenandoah 4-1. Winners for the Marauders were Clara Ruegesegger (6-2, 6-2) and Kaylee Tucker (6-1, 6-1) at singles, and Taylore Duff/Meg Yeadon (7-5, 6-2) and Kelsi Tammen/Lakin Hocker (5-7, 6-4, 7-5) at doubles. On Tuesday, MV fell to Franklin Central 3-2, with Ruegesegger (6-1, 6-2) and Duff/Yeadon (6-0, 6-2) posting the victories.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Royals have new man
Pike assistant Pat Echeverria is Eastern Hancock's new football coach. He worked with Derek Moyers in turning around programs at Cascade and Pike, his alma mater.
Daily Reporter story
Daily Reporter story
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Friday roundup
New Palestine's baseball team posted a doubleheader sweep of Pendleton Heights on the road Friday night to open HHC play with a 2-0 record and improve to 4-0 on the year. In the first game, the Dragons won 6-1, largely because of a 5-run third. It started with four consecutive walks. Nick Smith's bases-clearing double was the big blow. Smith would also be the winning pitcher, scattering four hits. NP won the second game 4-2, scoring twice each in the fifth and sixth innings to rally. Brady Thomas had the big blow, a tiebreaking double in the sixth.
Coverage: Daily Reporter Anderson Herald-Bulletin
Mt. Vernon beat Delta 9-1 and 6-0 to open HHC play perfect.
Coverage: Daily Reporter
Greenfield-Central swept Shelbyville in its HHC opening doubleheader
Coverage: Daily Reporter
Softball
New Palestine beat Hamilton Heights 12-2, using eight consecutive hits in a 10-run second inning to improve to 3-1 on the season. Rachel Vawter was the winning pitcher for NP, surrendering no earned runs in five innings. Erin Lehman led NP with two doubles, including a three-run double to spark the second-inning rally. All of the Dragons' runs in that inning were scored with two outs. NP next plays Monday against Roncalli.
Eastern Hancock beat Shelbyville 2-1 on a seventh-inning squeeze play. Taylor Denny had a pair of hits and the lone RBI for the Royals, while Erica Truitt also had a pair of hits. Taylor Mercer and Caity Knopp scored the Royals' runs. Mercer was EH's winning pitcher, scattering five hits. EH had six hits.
Coverage: Daily Reporter Anderson Herald-Bulletin
Mt. Vernon beat Delta 9-1 and 6-0 to open HHC play perfect.
Coverage: Daily Reporter
Greenfield-Central swept Shelbyville in its HHC opening doubleheader
Coverage: Daily Reporter
Softball
New Palestine beat Hamilton Heights 12-2, using eight consecutive hits in a 10-run second inning to improve to 3-1 on the season. Rachel Vawter was the winning pitcher for NP, surrendering no earned runs in five innings. Erin Lehman led NP with two doubles, including a three-run double to spark the second-inning rally. All of the Dragons' runs in that inning were scored with two outs. NP next plays Monday against Roncalli.
Eastern Hancock beat Shelbyville 2-1 on a seventh-inning squeeze play. Taylor Denny had a pair of hits and the lone RBI for the Royals, while Erica Truitt also had a pair of hits. Taylor Mercer and Caity Knopp scored the Royals' runs. Mercer was EH's winning pitcher, scattering five hits. EH had six hits.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thursday roundup
Greenfield-Central's softball team fell to Connersville 11-4 Thursday afternoon. Connersville scored eight runs in the fifth to break a 3-3 tie. Ashley Brunk and Tori Cuebas had two hits and two RBI each to lead the Cougars.
In boys track, Greenfield-Central won a 3-way meet at Shelbyville, scoring 84 points to Shelby's 51 and New Palestine's 32. New Palestine was led by Seth Eagleson (3200) and Steve Selke (800), who were event winners. G-C's individual info and the info from the girls meet is currently unavailable.
In boys track, Greenfield-Central won a 3-way meet at Shelbyville, scoring 84 points to Shelby's 51 and New Palestine's 32. New Palestine was led by Seth Eagleson (3200) and Steve Selke (800), who were event winners. G-C's individual info and the info from the girls meet is currently unavailable.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday roundup
Mt. Vernon's baseball team beat North Central 12-8 Wednesday to improve to 1-1 on the season. The Marauders scored five times in the first and twice more in the second to build a 7-0 lead. Zach McKinney, Zach McFarland and Drew Kammerer all homered for the Marauders. Kammerer also had a double and four RBI. McKinney, Tyler Goff and Matt Lohrey had two hits each. McKinney struck out two and allowed two earned runs in 2 2/3 innings for the win. MV opens HHC play Friday against Delta.
New Palestine scored 17 first-inning runs in a 32-4 victory over Knightstown. Vincent Lovell pitched three innings for the victory. Jacob Barnes hit two doubles and drove in four runs in the first-inning outburst, while David Gunst homered for the Dragons, who are now 2-0. NP visits conference foe Pendleton Heights Friday.
In softball, New Palestine trailed by two going into the bottom of the fifth, but exploded for eight runs in the stanza to beat Franklin Central 8-2. Audrey East hit a two-run homer and Katie Prosser a bases-clearing double to key the inning. Alexa Cavin also had two hits to key a 10-hit NP attack. Lizzie Garrison struck out eight and scattered five hits to get the win for the Dragons (2-1). They next play Friday at home against Hamilton Heights.
New Palestine scored 17 first-inning runs in a 32-4 victory over Knightstown. Vincent Lovell pitched three innings for the victory. Jacob Barnes hit two doubles and drove in four runs in the first-inning outburst, while David Gunst homered for the Dragons, who are now 2-0. NP visits conference foe Pendleton Heights Friday.
In softball, New Palestine trailed by two going into the bottom of the fifth, but exploded for eight runs in the stanza to beat Franklin Central 8-2. Audrey East hit a two-run homer and Katie Prosser a bases-clearing double to key the inning. Alexa Cavin also had two hits to key a 10-hit NP attack. Lizzie Garrison struck out eight and scattered five hits to get the win for the Dragons (2-1). They next play Friday at home against Hamilton Heights.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Tuesday roundup
Baseball
New Palestine's baseball team posted an 18-8 victory over Eastern Hancock in five innings. The Royals led 3-2 midway through the third, but the Dragons put together an 11-run third inning -- capped by Nick Smith's three-run homer -- and added five more in the fifth to end the game. Brian Page was the winning pitcher in relief for the Dragons (1-0). Smith had three hits and four RBI to lead an 11-hit Dragon attack. NP is next in action today against Knightstown. The Dragons open conference play Friday at Pendleton Heights. EH travels to Southwestern (Shelby) today.
Mt. Vernon fell to Fishers 11-8 in an offensive game. Both teams scored in five of their seven at-bats, but the Tigers never trailed after plating four runs in the first and adding four more in the fourth. Troy Montgomery led MV with a single, double, homer, walk, stolen base, two runs and three RBI. Logan Perdue had a pair of hits and scored twice. The Marauders (0-1) are next in action today at North Central. They open conference play Friday at home against Delta.
Softball
Greenfield-Central beat Warren Central 8-1. Tori Cuebas was 3-for-4 with a homerun and five RBI to lead a potent Cougar attack. Ashley Brunk had three hits and scored two runs, Sami Frazier had a pair of hits and scored twice. Frazier pitched five innings, allowing two hits and striking out seven, to get the win for G-C (2-0). The Cougars next play Thursday against Connersville.
Whiteland rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh to defeat New Palestine 3-2. Erin Lehman led the Dragon attack with a single, a double, a walk and a run scored. Audrey East had a double and an RBI. The Dragons (1-1) play their home opener today against Franklin Central.
New Palestine's baseball team posted an 18-8 victory over Eastern Hancock in five innings. The Royals led 3-2 midway through the third, but the Dragons put together an 11-run third inning -- capped by Nick Smith's three-run homer -- and added five more in the fifth to end the game. Brian Page was the winning pitcher in relief for the Dragons (1-0). Smith had three hits and four RBI to lead an 11-hit Dragon attack. NP is next in action today against Knightstown. The Dragons open conference play Friday at Pendleton Heights. EH travels to Southwestern (Shelby) today.
Mt. Vernon fell to Fishers 11-8 in an offensive game. Both teams scored in five of their seven at-bats, but the Tigers never trailed after plating four runs in the first and adding four more in the fourth. Troy Montgomery led MV with a single, double, homer, walk, stolen base, two runs and three RBI. Logan Perdue had a pair of hits and scored twice. The Marauders (0-1) are next in action today at North Central. They open conference play Friday at home against Delta.
Softball
Greenfield-Central beat Warren Central 8-1. Tori Cuebas was 3-for-4 with a homerun and five RBI to lead a potent Cougar attack. Ashley Brunk had three hits and scored two runs, Sami Frazier had a pair of hits and scored twice. Frazier pitched five innings, allowing two hits and striking out seven, to get the win for G-C (2-0). The Cougars next play Thursday against Connersville.
Whiteland rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh to defeat New Palestine 3-2. Erin Lehman led the Dragon attack with a single, a double, a walk and a run scored. Audrey East had a double and an RBI. The Dragons (1-1) play their home opener today against Franklin Central.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
One schedule change today
The Eastern Hancock vs. New Palestine baseball game, initially scheduled to be played at EH, has been moved across the county. The Royals and Dragons will meet at 5:30 p.m. today (Tuesday) at New Palestine.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Cougars split twinbill
Greenfield-Central opened the area baseball season Saturday, splitting a twinbill with Richmond.
The Cougars fell 9-5 in the opening game, giving up five runs in the seventh inning after being tied 4-4 going into the final inning. Kristian Rodriguez drove in three runs and scored once. G-C then rallied to win the second game 12-2 in five innings, scoring three runs in each of the first two innings and adding five in the fourth.
The baseball and softball seasons hit high gear this week throughout the county.
The Cougars fell 9-5 in the opening game, giving up five runs in the seventh inning after being tied 4-4 going into the final inning. Kristian Rodriguez drove in three runs and scored once. G-C then rallied to win the second game 12-2 in five innings, scoring three runs in each of the first two innings and adding five in the fourth.
The baseball and softball seasons hit high gear this week throughout the county.
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