Looks a little wet out there
Looks like rain today. There was a big schedule on tap for today baseball and softball-wse but I imagine there will be a few rainouts in the area. Here are the scores and some softball capsules from around the area. Be back on Monday!
Friday’s Baseball Scores
Archbold 7, Montpelier 3
Ashland Crestview 7, Black River 2
Bellevue 11, Port Clinton 10
Bluffton 4, Miller City 3
Clear Fork 15, Wooster Triway 10
Coldwater 22, Mississinawa Valey 1
Delphos St. John’s 8, Wayne Trace 7
Eastwood 10, Fostoria St. Wendelin 7
Edgerton 3, Wauseon 2
Edison 9, Western Reserve 2
Emmanuel Baptist 11, Community Christian 1
Lake 5, Swanton 2
Lakota 16, Carey 3
Leipsic 8, Columbus Grove 1
Liberty-Benton 8, Holgate 1
Mansfield Christian 8, Kingsway Christian 0
Mansfield St. Peter's 2, Crestline 1
Mohawk 16, Margaretta 2
New Riegel 13, Riverdale 4
Norwalk St. Paul 8, Sandusky St. Mary’s 4
Pandora-Gilboa 5, Continental 0
Parkway 10, Delphos Jefferson 2
Patrick Henry 11, Hicksville 1
Shelby 12, Colonel Crawford 2
Tinora 0, Hilltop 2
Toledo Waite 1, Rossford 0
Wellington 5, Monroeville 1
Willard 15, Mansfield Senior 1
Friday’s Softball Scores
Arcadia 22, Bettsville 11
Arlington 6, Ada 0
Ashland Crestview 5, Black River 2
Bellevue 7, Port Clinton 1
Clear Fork 10, Triway 0
Colonel Crawford 14, Shelby 7
Delphos Jefferson 2, Hardin Northern 1
Eastwood 5, Fostoria St. Wendelin 2
Emmanuel Baptist 9, Community Christian 2
Genoa 2, Fostoria 0
Hilltop 1, Tinora 0
Lakota 7, Carey 3
Mansfield Christian 10, Kingsway Christian 0
Mansfield Madison 3, Galion 1
Mansfield St. Peter's 2, Crestline 0
Mohawk 9, Margaretta 3
New London 6, Firelands 1
Riverdale 6, New Riegel 2
Sandusky Perkins 24, Norwalk St. Paul 0
Springfield 12, Toledo Central Catholic 2
Summerfield, Mich. 10, Emmanuel Baptist 0
Toledo Start 1, Sylvania Southview 0
Toledo Whitmer 6, Sylvania Northview 3
Van Wert 2, Lincolnview 1
Wellington 11, Monroeville 0
Wauseon 16, Liberty Center 5
Willard 13, Mansfield Senior 2
SOFTBALL PREVIEW CAPSULES
Arcadia
HEAD COACH: Heather Post (2nd year, 8-17).
2006 RECORD: 8-17 overall, 4-4 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Katie Boes, soph., P/UT; Meredith Conine, jr., P/IF; Abigail Holman, jr., IF; Monica Johnson, jr., IF; Liza Kummerer, soph., OF; Angie Clemons, soph., C/UT.
TOP PROSPECTS: Courtney Garcia, fr., P/UT; Alyssa Below, fr., IF/UT.
NOTABLE: Conine and Johnson will serve as team captains. The Redskins did lose a solid player to graduation in Monica Bame.
Arlington
HEAD COACH: Gregg Feller (4th year, 42-25).
2006 RECORD: 16-9 overall, 7-2 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Shandale Beagle, sr., OF; Amber Gast, soph., C/1B; Hillary Hartman, jr., P; Whitney Like, sr., 3B; Niki Williams, sr., C.
TOP PROSPECTS: Miranda Oates, sr., IF; Emily Sielschott, jr., P/IF; Shaunie Rettig, fr., OF/P; Mary Price, fr., OF.
NOTABLE: Williams is a two-year letterwinner for the Red Devils while Beagle was an honorable mention all-BVC selection last season.
Bluffton
HEAD COACH: Dan Gillett (7th year, 28-58).
2006 RECORD: 5-14 overall, 2-7 Northwest Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jenna Kisor, sr., P; Leigh Emans, jr., 1B; Becky Edwards, sr., OF; Megan McKamey, sr., OF; Jessica Sommers, jr., IF; Andrea Hines, jr., P/2B; Chelsea Wheeler, soph., SS; Ashley Bowyer, soph., OF; Kristen McKamey, soph., IF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Leigh Emans was a second team all-NWC selection last season.
Carey
HEAD COACH: Eric Mullholand (6th year, 63-54).
2006 RECORD: 14-9 overall, 4-6 Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Heidi Holsinger, sr., CF; Michelle Walter, sr., LF; Alisha Doran, sr., LF; Ally Vaughn, sr., RF; Ashley Baker, jr., SS; Lynae Sammons, jr., 2B; Paige Strahm, jr., 1B; Jackie Brezina, jr., C; Autumn Harley, jr., P/OF; Jana Kemerly, jr., P.
TOP PROSPECTS: Megan Nalle, jr., P; Courtney Holsinger, soph., 3B; Heidi Allen, jr., OF/C.
NOTABLE: Carey has posted four straight winning seasons and has advanced to the district tournament in each of the past two seasons.
Columbus Grove
HEAD COACH: Jim Wagner (2nd year).
2006 RECORD: 9-11 overall, 1-4 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Janelle Herron, jr., 2B; Genna Carpenter, jr., OF; Kristy Birkemeier, soph., SS: Heather Bartz, jr., P; Ashtyn Shafer, sr., OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Ashley Birchmeier, fr., IB; Lisa Karhoff, jr., 3B; Amanda Langhals, fr., OF; Breanne Schroeder, soph., C.
NOTABLE: It’s the third season for the Columbus Grove program and it will be the inaugral season for the Bulldogs in the Northwest Conference.
Continental
HEAD COACHES: Tim Eding & Jordan Streicher (3rd year, 14-26).
2006 RECORD: 6-13 overall, 2-3 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kelly Coble, sr., 3B; Jessica Hanefeld, soph., P; Samantha Geuter, sr., OF; Brooke Tegenkamp, soph., OF/SS; Allison Karhoff, sr., IF/OF/P; Allison Streicher, sr., 1B/P; Ashley Burke, jr., 2B/SS; Emily Hauter, jr., 2B; Allison McKeon, jr., C; Janelle Doenges, soph., OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jessica Brown, soph., OF.
NOTABLE: With 10 returning letterwinners look for the Pirates to be a much-improved ballclub.
Cory-Rawson
HEAD COACH: Ron Kruse (3rd year, 16-25).
2006 RECORD: 5-14 overall, 1-6 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kim Bosse, sr., P; Gloria Basinger, soph., C; Sara Devore, jr., OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Sarah Devore, jr., OF; Brook Woodward, jr., IF; Stephanie Mancino, sr., OF.
NOTABLE: Kim Bosse, a three-year starter, will look to be the leader of the team and on the mound as she returns with 2nd team all-BVC honors. Basinger (.426 avg. last year), Devore and Mancino will be solid at the plate, while Woodward will look to be solid on defense again this year.
Elmwood
HEAD COACH: Matt Hoiles (8th year, 146-51).
2006 RECORD: 23-5 overall, 12-2 Suburban Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Angie Oler, sr.; Kayla Chapman, sr.; Brittany Green, sr.; Kylie Reiser, sr.; Brooke Morgart, jr.; Brittany Dauterman, jr.; Megan Morgart, jr.; Liz Wagner, jr.; Kelsey Feasel, soph.
TOP PROSPECTS: Emily Reynolds, fr.; Kristi Chapman, soph.; Megan Oler, soph.
NOTABLE: First team all-Ohioans Brittany Dauterman and Brooke Morgart return along with first team all-SLL selection Megan Morgart.
Fostoria
HEAD COACH: Gabe Sierra (2nd year).
2006 RECORD: 10-15 overall, 4-10 Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Sha’ Cousin, sr. IF; MacKenzie Herrig, jr., OF; Stephanie Loomis, jr., IF; Jordan Mora, jr., OF; Lynlee Myers, jr., P/IF; Marina Nye, jr., OF; Megan Solether, jr., C; Morgan Manns, soph., OF; Breanna Pingle, soph., IF; Keri Seel, soph., P/IF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Macy Creeger, soph., IF/OF; Kristy Vore, jr., OF; Danielle Bateson, soph., P/IF; Sadie Miller, soph., IF/OF; Mel Nye, jr., P/IF; Susie Clevenger, sr., IF/OF; Mary Ludwig, sr., OF; Genee Keels, fr., IF; Taylor Newlove, fr., C; Sam Goddard, fr., C/OF; Olivia Martinez, soph., OF; Rea Peyton, jr., OF/IF.
NOTABLE: Myers and Seel both earned second team all-NOL honors for the Redmen.
Fostoria St. Wendelin
HEAD COACH: Theresa Webb (13th year, 147-145).
2006 RECORD: 17-7 overall, 5-5 Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lindsay Solether, sr., 2B; Dani Papenfus, jr., SS; Jordan Geroski, jr., OF; Lindsay Schiefer, jr., OF/1B.
TOP PROSPECTS: Sarah Molyet, sr., P; Caitlin Bosak, jr., OF; Francena Tate, soph., 3B; Kayla Funkhouser, soph., OF; Lauren Geroski, fr., C; Chelcie Rutter, fr., P/OF; Taylor Burns, fr., OF; Cassi Papenfus, fr., 1B/OF; Tara Emerine, fr., OF.
NOTABLE: Solether and Dani Papenfus batted .328 and .316 respectively for the Mohawks.
Hardin Northern
HEAD COACH: John Messmer (2nd year, 12-13).
2006 RECORD: 12-13 overall, 4-4 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jaci Messmer, sr., P/CF; Ally Parsons, sr., RF; Annie Price, sr., C; Kylie Busch, sr., 3B/OF; Natasha Ruhlen, sr., 1B/3B; Nicole Miller, sr., OF; Ashley Poe, jr., SS; Jessica Flower, jr., P/CF; Kelsey Potter, jr., OF/P; Kristine Marquart, jr., IF; Kristie Steiner, soph., 2B.
TOP PROSPECTS: Lauren Bowsher, fr., OF; Brittany Conover, fr., p/3B; Cheyenne Flowers, fr., P/2B; Nicole Lewallen, fr., OF; Jamie Heacock, fr., OF.
NOTABLE: Jaci Messmer, a three-time all-conference selection, could pitch the Polar Bears to the top of the conference.
Hopewell-Loudon
HEAD COACH: Tom Swanagan (2nd year, 16-8).
2006 RECORD: 16-8 overall, 6-4 Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Emily Kuhn, sr., 3B; Laura Spangler, sr., SS/OF; Amber Smith, sr., P/OF; Nikki Dull, jr., P/OF; Megan Kapelka, jr., P/1B; Megan Reinhart, jr., C; Melissa Brickner, jr., OF/3B; Kelly Hopple, jr. IF/OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jessica Lynch, soph., IF/OF; Bre Richie, fr., OF/C; Samantha Siebenaller, soph., IF/OF.
NOTABLE: Senior Emily Kuhn should wield a big stick for the Chieftains after batting .423 and diving in 19 runs.
Kalida
HEAD COACH: Jeff Clement (1st year).
2006 RECORD: 8-10 overall, 3-3 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kelly Schnipke, sr.; Abby Wilson , sr.; Liz Foppe, jr.; Megan Heitmeyer, jr.; Gina Verhoff, soph.
TOP PROSPECTS: Samantha Recker, soph.; Billie Jean Gerding, jr.; Kasie Bellman, soph.
NOTABLE: Kelly Schnipke is Wildcats’ top returning pitcher as she posted a 3.00 ERA last season.
Lakota
HEAD COACH: Erin Rau (4th year, 27-47).
2006 RECORD: 13-13 overall, 2-11 Suburban Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Katie Dennis, sr., 1B; Amanda Capehart, sr., P; Sarah Lawrence, sr., 3B; Blake Cheatham, sr., OF; Cara Lentz, jr., SS; Katie Gosche, jr., OF; Alicia Bickford, soph., C; Sam Graber, soph., 3B; Kelly Gwinn, soph., P; Jessica Chalfin, soph., IF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Rachel Hoffman, fr., OF; Hannah Podach, fr., 2B; Breanne Nonnemaker, fr., UT.
NOTABLE: The Raiders will be looking to make big strides in the tough SLL.
Leipsic
HEAD COACH: Jackie Gerten (1st year).
2006 RECORD: 20-9 overall, 4-5 Blanchard Valley Conference; 6-0 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Schroeder, sr., SS; Dana Mangas, sr., 2B; Anea Escamilla, jr., 1B/RF; Danielle Mangas, jr., P; Kayla Nuveman, soph., 3B.
TOP PROSPECTS: Courtney Stahl, sr., 1B; Holly Bolman, sr., OF; Samantha Hernandez, sr., OF; Jacqui Westrick, jr., C; Shelby Schroeder, soph., OF; Ciarra Ybarra, soph., OF; Sydney Kuhlman, soph., LF; Chelsea Gerten, soph., P.
NOTABLE: Brittany Schroeder is a returning first-team all-PCL selection. Danielle Mangas was a second team all-conference pick in both the BVC and PCL.
Liberty-Benton
HEAD COACH: Jeff Craig (9th year, 113-69).
2006 RECORD: 14-8 overall, 7-2 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Keller, sr., 3B; Emily Rucki, sr., 1B; Natalie Piper, sr., 2B/1B; Amanda Schimmoeller, jr., SS; Ashley Hunker, jr., P/OF; Abby Dean, jr., P/SS; Alexandria Meadows, jr., 1B; Elyse Marshall, jr., CF; Anna Harpst, jr., 2B/OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jackie Chiow, jr., C; Kara Marshall, fr., OF/C; Kaityn Barfield, sr., OF.
NOTABLE: Defense is going to be the key for the Eagles, who have to find replacements for catcher Raquel Sterling and shortstop Tamara Butler.
McComb
HEAD COACH: Nick Shoop (1st year).
2006 RECORD: 7-15 overall, 3-6 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Kendrick, sr., 2B/P/OF; Brittany Haas, sr., 3B/P; Eve Rhoades, sr., OF/C/IF; Chelsea Cramer, soph., C/OF; Michelle Metzger, soph., OF/IF; Erin Wells, soph., P/IF; Ashley Latta, soph., OF; Alycia Nichols, soph., IF/OF; Alex Smith, soph., P/OF/IF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: The Panthers should be improved as they have plenty of experience returning, including a solid group of six sophomores.
Miller City
HEAD COACH: Chris Rump (2nd year, 12-11).
2006 RECORD: 12-11 overall, 4-1 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lisa Brown, sr., P; Amy Franz, sr., OF; Amanda Averesch, sr., 2B; Brittany Wagner, sr., 1B; Erica Maas, sr., OF; Theresa Kaufman, sr., OF; Carrie Griggs, soph., C; Danielle Schroeder, jr., P; Brittany Wagner, jr., OF; Abby Wenzinger, jr., IF/OF TOP PROSPECTS: Jessica Schnipke, jr., IF; Abby Lammers, jr., OF; Lindsay Petser, soph., IF; Marci Wenzinger, soph., P/IF.
NOTABLE: Brown and Averesch were first-team all-PCL selections for the Wildcats.
New Riegel
HEAD COACH: Jamie Lininger (4th year, 41-34).
2006 RECORD: 14-11 overall, 5-5 Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Hemminger, sr., CF; Jenna Mathias, sr., P/SS/3B; Kari Smith, sr., C/P; Megan Ellis, jr., 3B/OF; Emily Hemminger, jr., 2B; Lauren Orians, jr., DP/1B; Michelle Borer, soph., OF/C; Kaiti Hughes, soph., 1B/3B; Jessica Tiell, soph., OF/DP/C.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jackie Reinhart, jr., OF/UT; Paula Kelbley, fr., OF/1B; Taylor Mathias, fr., OF/P/3B; Sarah Reinhart, fr., 2B/OF; Jami Wagner, fr., SS/OF/DP.
NOTABLE: Smith batted .308 and was a first team all-MAL selection. Brittany Hemminger was a second-team pick.
North Baltimore
HEAD COACH: Seth Gilman (2nd year).
2006 RECORD: 22-7 overall, 6-4 Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Bri Rensch, sr., P/SS; Molly Allison, sr., OF; Brittany Trevino, jr., 3B/P; Jenna Swartz, jr., 2B; Dani Morelock, jr., C/OF; Ryan Herringshaw, jr., 2B; Stephanie Miller, jr., 1B; Heather King, jr., C/OF; Baley Delancy, jr., OF; Brittany Vanaman, soph., OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Courtney Lincoln, fr., 3B/SS; Caitlin Cotterman, fr., 3B/SS; Jessica Williams, soph., OF/1B; Kaycee Neumann, sr., OF.
NOTABLE: North Baltimore has most of its big hitters back but will need to step it up on defense.
Ottawa-Glandorf
HEAD COACH:
Troy Yant (3rd year, 22-30).
2006 RECORD: 14-15 overall, 1-8 Western Buckeye League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Tara Moening, sr., SS/OF; Tabbie Tousley, jr., 2B/P; Becky Young, soph., C.
TOP PROSPECTS: Melissa Deters, soph., P/OF; Tresa Escamilla, soph., 3B/C; Sydney Gerdeman, soph., IF; Hannah Hemrick, soph., IF; Brooke Kaufman, soph., 1B/P; Cady Lauf, soph., CF/P; Dana Lauf, soph., RF/P; Brittany Morman, soph., OF; Kim Bingley, fr., OF; Ashley Hempfling, fr., P/OF; Tara Wehri, fr., LF.
NOTABLE: With just three lettermen, the Titans will be very young.
Patrick Henry
HEAD COACH: Beth Hoops (2nd year).
2006 RECORD: 10-10 overall.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Chelsea Reese, soph., OF/P; Ariel Kinder, soph., 3B; Michelle Nickels, soph., SS; Michelle Erford, jr., OF; Devan Quiroga, jr., OF; Michelle Schwab, sr., 2B; Katie Kreais, sr., P/1B.
TOP PROSPECTS:
Salina Roa, sr., OF; Taylor Meyer, sr., OF; Hailey Phillips, fr., IF.
NOTABLE: The Patriots will be young but could show improvement with a group of sophomores.
Riverdale
HEAD COACH: Nicole Ritter (1st year).
2006 RECORD: 15-6 overall, 9-3 North Central Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kristi Kotterman, jr., SS: Kelli Kotterman, jr., OF; Alicia Naus, soph., OF; Maisea Hicks, soph., Allysha Wells, jr., 3B; Ashley Naus, soph., OF.
NOTABLE: Kelli Kotterman could be headed for a big season as she batted .382 last season.
Upper Sandusky
HEAD COACH: Dave Young (8th year).
2006 RECORD: 15-8 overall, 9-5 Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Trisha Zamora, sr., C; Brittany Howard, sr., 2B; Cheryl Thiel, sr., SS; Jessica Lucas, sr., 1B; Brittany Calmes, sr., OF; Kendra Sammitt, sr., C/3B; Laura Wetherell, sr., P/RF; Chelsea Jury, jr., P/RF; Danielle Bachtell, jr., CF; Nikki Linhart, jr., 3B/P.
TOP PROSPECTS: Shelby Calmes, soph., C.
NOTABLE: The Rams should be solid defensively but are looking to add a little more offensive punch.
Van Buren
HEAD COACH: Stacy Sharp (3rd year, 20-34).
2006 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 9-0 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Randi Sansom, sr., IF; Chelsey Meyer, sr., OF; Brooke Conroy, sr., OF; Jerica Sonnenberg, sr., IF/OF; Hanna Burke, jr., P; Janelle Wood, jr., IF; Shelby Calland, jr., IF/OF; Laura Thornton, soph., P/IF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Hillary Hachey, jr., IF; Kelly Gilbert, soph., C/IF.
NOTABLE: The Black Knights are the defending BVC champions, but were 4-9 outside the league.
Vanlue
HEAD COACH: Sally Kloepfer. (3rd year, 14-45).
2006 RECORD: 3-16 overall, 2-7 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Alyssa Simon, sr., P/IF; Krystin Breitigam, jr., IF; Elizabeth Hagerty, jr., C; Sarah Pelphrey, jr., IF; Kayla Thomas, jr., IF/P; Reanna Wisner, jr., OF; Brittany Wilcox, OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Taryn Willard, sr., IF/DH; Cally Lee, jr., OF; Paige Davis, soph,m UT; Erin Parsell, soph., OF; Jennifer Wagner, soph., UT/P; Morgan Hotelling, fr., UT; Dusty Ward, fr., UT.
NOTABLE: Simon batted .350 and was one of the area leaders in both ERA and strikeouts.
Friday’s Baseball Scores
Archbold 7, Montpelier 3
Ashland Crestview 7, Black River 2
Bellevue 11, Port Clinton 10
Bluffton 4, Miller City 3
Clear Fork 15, Wooster Triway 10
Coldwater 22, Mississinawa Valey 1
Delphos St. John’s 8, Wayne Trace 7
Eastwood 10, Fostoria St. Wendelin 7
Edgerton 3, Wauseon 2
Edison 9, Western Reserve 2
Emmanuel Baptist 11, Community Christian 1
Lake 5, Swanton 2
Lakota 16, Carey 3
Leipsic 8, Columbus Grove 1
Liberty-Benton 8, Holgate 1
Mansfield Christian 8, Kingsway Christian 0
Mansfield St. Peter's 2, Crestline 1
Mohawk 16, Margaretta 2
New Riegel 13, Riverdale 4
Norwalk St. Paul 8, Sandusky St. Mary’s 4
Pandora-Gilboa 5, Continental 0
Parkway 10, Delphos Jefferson 2
Patrick Henry 11, Hicksville 1
Shelby 12, Colonel Crawford 2
Tinora 0, Hilltop 2
Toledo Waite 1, Rossford 0
Wellington 5, Monroeville 1
Willard 15, Mansfield Senior 1
Friday’s Softball Scores
Arcadia 22, Bettsville 11
Arlington 6, Ada 0
Ashland Crestview 5, Black River 2
Bellevue 7, Port Clinton 1
Clear Fork 10, Triway 0
Colonel Crawford 14, Shelby 7
Delphos Jefferson 2, Hardin Northern 1
Eastwood 5, Fostoria St. Wendelin 2
Emmanuel Baptist 9, Community Christian 2
Genoa 2, Fostoria 0
Hilltop 1, Tinora 0
Lakota 7, Carey 3
Mansfield Christian 10, Kingsway Christian 0
Mansfield Madison 3, Galion 1
Mansfield St. Peter's 2, Crestline 0
Mohawk 9, Margaretta 3
New London 6, Firelands 1
Riverdale 6, New Riegel 2
Sandusky Perkins 24, Norwalk St. Paul 0
Springfield 12, Toledo Central Catholic 2
Summerfield, Mich. 10, Emmanuel Baptist 0
Toledo Start 1, Sylvania Southview 0
Toledo Whitmer 6, Sylvania Northview 3
Van Wert 2, Lincolnview 1
Wellington 11, Monroeville 0
Wauseon 16, Liberty Center 5
Willard 13, Mansfield Senior 2
SOFTBALL PREVIEW CAPSULES
Arcadia
HEAD COACH: Heather Post (2nd year, 8-17).
2006 RECORD: 8-17 overall, 4-4 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Katie Boes, soph., P/UT; Meredith Conine, jr., P/IF; Abigail Holman, jr., IF; Monica Johnson, jr., IF; Liza Kummerer, soph., OF; Angie Clemons, soph., C/UT.
TOP PROSPECTS: Courtney Garcia, fr., P/UT; Alyssa Below, fr., IF/UT.
NOTABLE: Conine and Johnson will serve as team captains. The Redskins did lose a solid player to graduation in Monica Bame.
Arlington
HEAD COACH: Gregg Feller (4th year, 42-25).
2006 RECORD: 16-9 overall, 7-2 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Shandale Beagle, sr., OF; Amber Gast, soph., C/1B; Hillary Hartman, jr., P; Whitney Like, sr., 3B; Niki Williams, sr., C.
TOP PROSPECTS: Miranda Oates, sr., IF; Emily Sielschott, jr., P/IF; Shaunie Rettig, fr., OF/P; Mary Price, fr., OF.
NOTABLE: Williams is a two-year letterwinner for the Red Devils while Beagle was an honorable mention all-BVC selection last season.
Bluffton
HEAD COACH: Dan Gillett (7th year, 28-58).
2006 RECORD: 5-14 overall, 2-7 Northwest Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jenna Kisor, sr., P; Leigh Emans, jr., 1B; Becky Edwards, sr., OF; Megan McKamey, sr., OF; Jessica Sommers, jr., IF; Andrea Hines, jr., P/2B; Chelsea Wheeler, soph., SS; Ashley Bowyer, soph., OF; Kristen McKamey, soph., IF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Leigh Emans was a second team all-NWC selection last season.
Carey
HEAD COACH: Eric Mullholand (6th year, 63-54).
2006 RECORD: 14-9 overall, 4-6 Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Heidi Holsinger, sr., CF; Michelle Walter, sr., LF; Alisha Doran, sr., LF; Ally Vaughn, sr., RF; Ashley Baker, jr., SS; Lynae Sammons, jr., 2B; Paige Strahm, jr., 1B; Jackie Brezina, jr., C; Autumn Harley, jr., P/OF; Jana Kemerly, jr., P.
TOP PROSPECTS: Megan Nalle, jr., P; Courtney Holsinger, soph., 3B; Heidi Allen, jr., OF/C.
NOTABLE: Carey has posted four straight winning seasons and has advanced to the district tournament in each of the past two seasons.
Columbus Grove
HEAD COACH: Jim Wagner (2nd year).
2006 RECORD: 9-11 overall, 1-4 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Janelle Herron, jr., 2B; Genna Carpenter, jr., OF; Kristy Birkemeier, soph., SS: Heather Bartz, jr., P; Ashtyn Shafer, sr., OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Ashley Birchmeier, fr., IB; Lisa Karhoff, jr., 3B; Amanda Langhals, fr., OF; Breanne Schroeder, soph., C.
NOTABLE: It’s the third season for the Columbus Grove program and it will be the inaugral season for the Bulldogs in the Northwest Conference.
Continental
HEAD COACHES: Tim Eding & Jordan Streicher (3rd year, 14-26).
2006 RECORD: 6-13 overall, 2-3 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kelly Coble, sr., 3B; Jessica Hanefeld, soph., P; Samantha Geuter, sr., OF; Brooke Tegenkamp, soph., OF/SS; Allison Karhoff, sr., IF/OF/P; Allison Streicher, sr., 1B/P; Ashley Burke, jr., 2B/SS; Emily Hauter, jr., 2B; Allison McKeon, jr., C; Janelle Doenges, soph., OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jessica Brown, soph., OF.
NOTABLE: With 10 returning letterwinners look for the Pirates to be a much-improved ballclub.
Cory-Rawson
HEAD COACH: Ron Kruse (3rd year, 16-25).
2006 RECORD: 5-14 overall, 1-6 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kim Bosse, sr., P; Gloria Basinger, soph., C; Sara Devore, jr., OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Sarah Devore, jr., OF; Brook Woodward, jr., IF; Stephanie Mancino, sr., OF.
NOTABLE: Kim Bosse, a three-year starter, will look to be the leader of the team and on the mound as she returns with 2nd team all-BVC honors. Basinger (.426 avg. last year), Devore and Mancino will be solid at the plate, while Woodward will look to be solid on defense again this year.
Elmwood
HEAD COACH: Matt Hoiles (8th year, 146-51).
2006 RECORD: 23-5 overall, 12-2 Suburban Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Angie Oler, sr.; Kayla Chapman, sr.; Brittany Green, sr.; Kylie Reiser, sr.; Brooke Morgart, jr.; Brittany Dauterman, jr.; Megan Morgart, jr.; Liz Wagner, jr.; Kelsey Feasel, soph.
TOP PROSPECTS: Emily Reynolds, fr.; Kristi Chapman, soph.; Megan Oler, soph.
NOTABLE: First team all-Ohioans Brittany Dauterman and Brooke Morgart return along with first team all-SLL selection Megan Morgart.
Fostoria
HEAD COACH: Gabe Sierra (2nd year).
2006 RECORD: 10-15 overall, 4-10 Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Sha’ Cousin, sr. IF; MacKenzie Herrig, jr., OF; Stephanie Loomis, jr., IF; Jordan Mora, jr., OF; Lynlee Myers, jr., P/IF; Marina Nye, jr., OF; Megan Solether, jr., C; Morgan Manns, soph., OF; Breanna Pingle, soph., IF; Keri Seel, soph., P/IF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Macy Creeger, soph., IF/OF; Kristy Vore, jr., OF; Danielle Bateson, soph., P/IF; Sadie Miller, soph., IF/OF; Mel Nye, jr., P/IF; Susie Clevenger, sr., IF/OF; Mary Ludwig, sr., OF; Genee Keels, fr., IF; Taylor Newlove, fr., C; Sam Goddard, fr., C/OF; Olivia Martinez, soph., OF; Rea Peyton, jr., OF/IF.
NOTABLE: Myers and Seel both earned second team all-NOL honors for the Redmen.
Fostoria St. Wendelin
HEAD COACH: Theresa Webb (13th year, 147-145).
2006 RECORD: 17-7 overall, 5-5 Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lindsay Solether, sr., 2B; Dani Papenfus, jr., SS; Jordan Geroski, jr., OF; Lindsay Schiefer, jr., OF/1B.
TOP PROSPECTS: Sarah Molyet, sr., P; Caitlin Bosak, jr., OF; Francena Tate, soph., 3B; Kayla Funkhouser, soph., OF; Lauren Geroski, fr., C; Chelcie Rutter, fr., P/OF; Taylor Burns, fr., OF; Cassi Papenfus, fr., 1B/OF; Tara Emerine, fr., OF.
NOTABLE: Solether and Dani Papenfus batted .328 and .316 respectively for the Mohawks.
Hardin Northern
HEAD COACH: John Messmer (2nd year, 12-13).
2006 RECORD: 12-13 overall, 4-4 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jaci Messmer, sr., P/CF; Ally Parsons, sr., RF; Annie Price, sr., C; Kylie Busch, sr., 3B/OF; Natasha Ruhlen, sr., 1B/3B; Nicole Miller, sr., OF; Ashley Poe, jr., SS; Jessica Flower, jr., P/CF; Kelsey Potter, jr., OF/P; Kristine Marquart, jr., IF; Kristie Steiner, soph., 2B.
TOP PROSPECTS: Lauren Bowsher, fr., OF; Brittany Conover, fr., p/3B; Cheyenne Flowers, fr., P/2B; Nicole Lewallen, fr., OF; Jamie Heacock, fr., OF.
NOTABLE: Jaci Messmer, a three-time all-conference selection, could pitch the Polar Bears to the top of the conference.
Hopewell-Loudon
HEAD COACH: Tom Swanagan (2nd year, 16-8).
2006 RECORD: 16-8 overall, 6-4 Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Emily Kuhn, sr., 3B; Laura Spangler, sr., SS/OF; Amber Smith, sr., P/OF; Nikki Dull, jr., P/OF; Megan Kapelka, jr., P/1B; Megan Reinhart, jr., C; Melissa Brickner, jr., OF/3B; Kelly Hopple, jr. IF/OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jessica Lynch, soph., IF/OF; Bre Richie, fr., OF/C; Samantha Siebenaller, soph., IF/OF.
NOTABLE: Senior Emily Kuhn should wield a big stick for the Chieftains after batting .423 and diving in 19 runs.
Kalida
HEAD COACH: Jeff Clement (1st year).
2006 RECORD: 8-10 overall, 3-3 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kelly Schnipke, sr.; Abby Wilson , sr.; Liz Foppe, jr.; Megan Heitmeyer, jr.; Gina Verhoff, soph.
TOP PROSPECTS: Samantha Recker, soph.; Billie Jean Gerding, jr.; Kasie Bellman, soph.
NOTABLE: Kelly Schnipke is Wildcats’ top returning pitcher as she posted a 3.00 ERA last season.
Lakota
HEAD COACH: Erin Rau (4th year, 27-47).
2006 RECORD: 13-13 overall, 2-11 Suburban Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Katie Dennis, sr., 1B; Amanda Capehart, sr., P; Sarah Lawrence, sr., 3B; Blake Cheatham, sr., OF; Cara Lentz, jr., SS; Katie Gosche, jr., OF; Alicia Bickford, soph., C; Sam Graber, soph., 3B; Kelly Gwinn, soph., P; Jessica Chalfin, soph., IF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Rachel Hoffman, fr., OF; Hannah Podach, fr., 2B; Breanne Nonnemaker, fr., UT.
NOTABLE: The Raiders will be looking to make big strides in the tough SLL.
Leipsic
HEAD COACH: Jackie Gerten (1st year).
2006 RECORD: 20-9 overall, 4-5 Blanchard Valley Conference; 6-0 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Schroeder, sr., SS; Dana Mangas, sr., 2B; Anea Escamilla, jr., 1B/RF; Danielle Mangas, jr., P; Kayla Nuveman, soph., 3B.
TOP PROSPECTS: Courtney Stahl, sr., 1B; Holly Bolman, sr., OF; Samantha Hernandez, sr., OF; Jacqui Westrick, jr., C; Shelby Schroeder, soph., OF; Ciarra Ybarra, soph., OF; Sydney Kuhlman, soph., LF; Chelsea Gerten, soph., P.
NOTABLE: Brittany Schroeder is a returning first-team all-PCL selection. Danielle Mangas was a second team all-conference pick in both the BVC and PCL.
Liberty-Benton
HEAD COACH: Jeff Craig (9th year, 113-69).
2006 RECORD: 14-8 overall, 7-2 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Keller, sr., 3B; Emily Rucki, sr., 1B; Natalie Piper, sr., 2B/1B; Amanda Schimmoeller, jr., SS; Ashley Hunker, jr., P/OF; Abby Dean, jr., P/SS; Alexandria Meadows, jr., 1B; Elyse Marshall, jr., CF; Anna Harpst, jr., 2B/OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jackie Chiow, jr., C; Kara Marshall, fr., OF/C; Kaityn Barfield, sr., OF.
NOTABLE: Defense is going to be the key for the Eagles, who have to find replacements for catcher Raquel Sterling and shortstop Tamara Butler.
McComb
HEAD COACH: Nick Shoop (1st year).
2006 RECORD: 7-15 overall, 3-6 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Kendrick, sr., 2B/P/OF; Brittany Haas, sr., 3B/P; Eve Rhoades, sr., OF/C/IF; Chelsea Cramer, soph., C/OF; Michelle Metzger, soph., OF/IF; Erin Wells, soph., P/IF; Ashley Latta, soph., OF; Alycia Nichols, soph., IF/OF; Alex Smith, soph., P/OF/IF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: The Panthers should be improved as they have plenty of experience returning, including a solid group of six sophomores.
Miller City
HEAD COACH: Chris Rump (2nd year, 12-11).
2006 RECORD: 12-11 overall, 4-1 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lisa Brown, sr., P; Amy Franz, sr., OF; Amanda Averesch, sr., 2B; Brittany Wagner, sr., 1B; Erica Maas, sr., OF; Theresa Kaufman, sr., OF; Carrie Griggs, soph., C; Danielle Schroeder, jr., P; Brittany Wagner, jr., OF; Abby Wenzinger, jr., IF/OF TOP PROSPECTS: Jessica Schnipke, jr., IF; Abby Lammers, jr., OF; Lindsay Petser, soph., IF; Marci Wenzinger, soph., P/IF.
NOTABLE: Brown and Averesch were first-team all-PCL selections for the Wildcats.
New Riegel
HEAD COACH: Jamie Lininger (4th year, 41-34).
2006 RECORD: 14-11 overall, 5-5 Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brittany Hemminger, sr., CF; Jenna Mathias, sr., P/SS/3B; Kari Smith, sr., C/P; Megan Ellis, jr., 3B/OF; Emily Hemminger, jr., 2B; Lauren Orians, jr., DP/1B; Michelle Borer, soph., OF/C; Kaiti Hughes, soph., 1B/3B; Jessica Tiell, soph., OF/DP/C.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jackie Reinhart, jr., OF/UT; Paula Kelbley, fr., OF/1B; Taylor Mathias, fr., OF/P/3B; Sarah Reinhart, fr., 2B/OF; Jami Wagner, fr., SS/OF/DP.
NOTABLE: Smith batted .308 and was a first team all-MAL selection. Brittany Hemminger was a second-team pick.
North Baltimore
HEAD COACH: Seth Gilman (2nd year).
2006 RECORD: 22-7 overall, 6-4 Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Bri Rensch, sr., P/SS; Molly Allison, sr., OF; Brittany Trevino, jr., 3B/P; Jenna Swartz, jr., 2B; Dani Morelock, jr., C/OF; Ryan Herringshaw, jr., 2B; Stephanie Miller, jr., 1B; Heather King, jr., C/OF; Baley Delancy, jr., OF; Brittany Vanaman, soph., OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Courtney Lincoln, fr., 3B/SS; Caitlin Cotterman, fr., 3B/SS; Jessica Williams, soph., OF/1B; Kaycee Neumann, sr., OF.
NOTABLE: North Baltimore has most of its big hitters back but will need to step it up on defense.
Ottawa-Glandorf
HEAD COACH:
Troy Yant (3rd year, 22-30).
2006 RECORD: 14-15 overall, 1-8 Western Buckeye League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Tara Moening, sr., SS/OF; Tabbie Tousley, jr., 2B/P; Becky Young, soph., C.
TOP PROSPECTS: Melissa Deters, soph., P/OF; Tresa Escamilla, soph., 3B/C; Sydney Gerdeman, soph., IF; Hannah Hemrick, soph., IF; Brooke Kaufman, soph., 1B/P; Cady Lauf, soph., CF/P; Dana Lauf, soph., RF/P; Brittany Morman, soph., OF; Kim Bingley, fr., OF; Ashley Hempfling, fr., P/OF; Tara Wehri, fr., LF.
NOTABLE: With just three lettermen, the Titans will be very young.
Patrick Henry
HEAD COACH: Beth Hoops (2nd year).
2006 RECORD: 10-10 overall.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Chelsea Reese, soph., OF/P; Ariel Kinder, soph., 3B; Michelle Nickels, soph., SS; Michelle Erford, jr., OF; Devan Quiroga, jr., OF; Michelle Schwab, sr., 2B; Katie Kreais, sr., P/1B.
TOP PROSPECTS:
Salina Roa, sr., OF; Taylor Meyer, sr., OF; Hailey Phillips, fr., IF.
NOTABLE: The Patriots will be young but could show improvement with a group of sophomores.
Riverdale
HEAD COACH: Nicole Ritter (1st year).
2006 RECORD: 15-6 overall, 9-3 North Central Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kristi Kotterman, jr., SS: Kelli Kotterman, jr., OF; Alicia Naus, soph., OF; Maisea Hicks, soph., Allysha Wells, jr., 3B; Ashley Naus, soph., OF.
NOTABLE: Kelli Kotterman could be headed for a big season as she batted .382 last season.
Upper Sandusky
HEAD COACH: Dave Young (8th year).
2006 RECORD: 15-8 overall, 9-5 Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Trisha Zamora, sr., C; Brittany Howard, sr., 2B; Cheryl Thiel, sr., SS; Jessica Lucas, sr., 1B; Brittany Calmes, sr., OF; Kendra Sammitt, sr., C/3B; Laura Wetherell, sr., P/RF; Chelsea Jury, jr., P/RF; Danielle Bachtell, jr., CF; Nikki Linhart, jr., 3B/P.
TOP PROSPECTS: Shelby Calmes, soph., C.
NOTABLE: The Rams should be solid defensively but are looking to add a little more offensive punch.
Van Buren
HEAD COACH: Stacy Sharp (3rd year, 20-34).
2006 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 9-0 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Randi Sansom, sr., IF; Chelsey Meyer, sr., OF; Brooke Conroy, sr., OF; Jerica Sonnenberg, sr., IF/OF; Hanna Burke, jr., P; Janelle Wood, jr., IF; Shelby Calland, jr., IF/OF; Laura Thornton, soph., P/IF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Hillary Hachey, jr., IF; Kelly Gilbert, soph., C/IF.
NOTABLE: The Black Knights are the defending BVC champions, but were 4-9 outside the league.
Vanlue
HEAD COACH: Sally Kloepfer. (3rd year, 14-45).
2006 RECORD: 3-16 overall, 2-7 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Alyssa Simon, sr., P/IF; Krystin Breitigam, jr., IF; Elizabeth Hagerty, jr., C; Sarah Pelphrey, jr., IF; Kayla Thomas, jr., IF/P; Reanna Wisner, jr., OF; Brittany Wilcox, OF.
TOP PROSPECTS: Taryn Willard, sr., IF/DH; Cally Lee, jr., OF; Paige Davis, soph,m UT; Erin Parsell, soph., OF; Jennifer Wagner, soph., UT/P; Morgan Hotelling, fr., UT; Dusty Ward, fr., UT.
NOTABLE: Simon batted .350 and was one of the area leaders in both ERA and strikeouts.
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