April 29, 2006

  • Stampede '06

    I had a tournament for Varisty Softball today. Carmel Stampede '06! Our first game was at 9 AM. We were told to meet at the high school at 7:10 AM because the bus would be leaving at 7:15 AM. We didn't leave until 7:30 AM -- and I rushed like a madwoman at 7 AM trying to get there on time! Oh well, it was what it was.


    We played Carmel first. They were section champions a couple years ago, but I thought we really had a chance. We did great. We lost, but it was how we lost that was great. We held them for most of the innings. Our defense was awesome, but we had two innings where we lost it. They had a couple homeruns and they scored on us big time during those two. The final score was 9-2, but it was really a 4-2 ball game (errors gave them more runs). Oh, those two innings plus we weren't really swinging the bats too well. Jenna is, of course, and so is Suzanne. Jess is a beast at sprinting and bunting.


    We watched Mahopac vs. Blind Brook. We play Mahopac this Monday, I think they're decent. We definitely have a shot at winning, I'd say. ..If only I could get my bat working.. Mahopac won that one and we faced Blind Brook at around 1 something?


    We won against Blind Brook. 2-1. Again, our bats weren't superb but it was enough to hold them and get third place. Ack, I suck! I'm fine with fielding, but I don't know what happened to my bat! It's gone! I can't hit for my life. I always have that one clutch hit towards the end of the game into the outfield.. and someone catches it. Ugh.. it's driving me nuts.


    We were third last year too. I enjoyed both games. It was fun playing for a trophy. The free food wasn't half bad either. Can't wait for next year, but I'm going to miss the Seniors soo much! I don't want them to go!!