By Chris Miles Sports Editor The Jonathan Alder softball team is growing up fast. There’s a pretty steep learning curve that comes with having a team full of freshmen and sophomores. The Lady Pioneers appear to be ahead of such curve following their second consecutive come-from-behind victory to open the season. Alder (2-0) scored [...]
The Golden Eagles (2-0, 1-0 SCOL) got a game-winning RBI single by Ryne Davis in the bottom of the seventh inning to propel Plains to its second win of the season Wednesday. Trailing 3-2 heading into the bottom of the seventh, Nate Jeffers leadoff with a single, advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by [...]
By Chris Miles Sports Editor COLUMBUS — The Jonathan Alder softball team opened the 2013 season in fine fashion Tuesday with a hard-fought 6-5 win over host Bishop Hartley. The team will look to make it two in a row when it welcomes in Whitehall Thursday at 5:15 p.m. Baseball West Jefferson 13, [...]
By Chris Miles Sports Editor The Central District softball coaches have their eyes clearly focused on the West Jefferson Roughriders this spring. Coach Jim Stevens knows it and he’s doing his best to keep his squad grounded and focused. “We’re very fortunate,” the coach said. “We have an absolute great group of girls that [...]
By Chris Miles Sports Editor With an influx of talented youngsters to go with a group of hard-nosed veterans, the Jonathan Alder softball team is poised for a breakout spring. Coach Dave McGrew is excited to see how his team meshes together as it looks to make noise in the Central District. “I’ve been [...]
By Chris Miles Sports Editor If the Madison-Plains softball team can get its collection of talented newcomers up to speed, the Golden Eagles have a chance to do some big things this spring. Coach Kevin Stockham likes his collection of players and believes they have the chemistry and leadership to improve on last year’s [...]
By Chris Miles Sports Editor The 2013 Madison County softball tournament could prove to be one of the most competitive in recent years. All four county squads figure to have strong teams which could make for an interesting afternoon of softball Saturday, April 13 at West Jefferson. “We always look forward to playing in [...]
By Chris Miles Sports Editor There’s a new man in charge of the West Jefferson baseball team this season and he’s determined to build a winner. Coach Jason Bogenrife takes over the Roughriders and is convinced that if he can get his players to buy into what he’s teaching, the team can have some [...]
