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The Press-Dispatch Sports Wednesday, April 11, 2018 B- 3 into second base with a double. Sophomore right field- er Lauren Vaughn followed with a single to drive home Barnes, giving the Lady Chargers a 3-0 lead. Senior pitcher Peyton Sorgius then drew a walk, putting runners on first and second bases for the next hitter, junior second base- man Emily Carnahan, who delivered a run-scoring sin- gle to give Pike Central a 4- 0 lead. Then, after senior cen- terfielder Shelbi Pipes was hit by a pitch to load the bases, Stone – batting for the second time in the first inning – delivered a bas- es-clearing double that hit off the fence in left center- field, extending the Lady Chargers' lead to 7-0. "The whole team just got fired up after that," Weisman said. "Like I told them, 'Why does it take something like that there to get everybody fired up? ' It seems like every- body's waiting for some- body else to do it, and then, it's like a plague – it carries on and everybody gets on the bandwagon, and it just takes off." Loogootee, however, would hold the Lady Char- gers scoreless over the next four innings, includ- ing in the fourth inning, when Pike Central load- ed the bases with one out before Lady Lions junior pitcher Sydney Davis re- tired Vaughn on a pop-up to shortstop Chelsie Sut- ton and then got Sorgius to ground-out to Sutton. Loogootee scored its on- ly run of the game when Graber belted a long home run to right field with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning to cut the Lady Chargers' lead to 7-1. A pair of errors by the La- dy Lions in the sixth inning set up a run-scoring single by Sorgius that extended Pike Central's lead to 8 -1. Sorgius went the dis- tance for the Lady Char- gers, allowing one run on six hits while striking out nine. For the game, Sorgius stranded six runners on base, including four in scor- ing position. "Peyton pitched real well and got out of some jams," said Weisman, whose team improved to 2-0. "We made plays behind her. About the only good ball that they hit was that home run, and that was an obvious home run. But Peyton kept the ball down, she kept it low on them. If she keeps the ball down and keeps the batter off balance, they can't get a good swing on it." Barnes went 3-for-4 with a double, scored one run and drove in two. Stone went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk, scored one run and drove in three. In the junior varsity game, Loogootee third baseman Jaelyn Walk- er belted a pair of one-run doubles to lead the Lady Li- ons to a 5 -2 victory. Sophomore centerfield- er Alexis Englert led Pike Central offensively, going 2-for-2 and scoring one run. Sophomore Alizé Padgett took the loss for The Pike Central Mid- dle School softball team has opened its season with home wins over South Knox on Monday, April 2, Jasper on Wednesday, April 4, and Forest Park on Mon- day, April 9. Pike Central 7, South Knox 1 The Lady Chargers scored seven runs – all of which were earned – on six hits, with seventh grader Chloe Willis going 2-for-2 with a single and a dou- ble. Eighth grader Hailey Bailey also doubled, while seventh graders Delaney Welch and Chloe Williams and eighth grader Sophie Carnahan all had singles. Pike Central also got strong pitching perfor- mances from Carnahan – who allowed the only run, which was earned – and Williams and eighth grader Brynn Hillyard. South Knox was held to just 18 plate appearances over five innings. In the B game, the Lady Chargers bashed out nine hits in a 15 -4 four-inning win. Sixth grader Karley Kavanaugh had three hits, including a double, while sixth grader Lexie Onyett had a triple and a single. Sixth grader Brailey Mills added two singles while eighth grader Nevaeh Le- mond and seventh grader Alyna Sharp had one sin- gle each. Kavanaugh pitched the first two innings, allowing four runs – two of which were earned. Onyett fol- lowed with two scoreless innings, during which she struck out four. Pike Central 6, Jasper 2 Pike Central had sev- en hits – two doubles by Welch, two singles by eighth grader Avery Hunt, one double by Hillyard and singles by Carnahan and Bailey. Williams start- ed the game at pitcher and picked up the win, allow- ing one earned run on four hits while striking out four in three innings. Hillyard got the save, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out one in two innings. The B team won 9 -4 in a game shortened due to weather. Pike Central had seven hits, including two singles by Mills, a dou- ble and a single by Onyett, and singles by Kavanaugh, Sharp and Lemond. On- yett went the distance on the mound, allowing four earned runs on four hits while striking out five. Pike Central 9, Forest Park 5 Pike Central scored its runs off six hits and three errors while improving to 3-0. Carnahan had two hits, including a triple, while Hillyard added two hits, in- cluding a double. Welch and Bailey also singled. Hill- yard got the win, pitching the first three inning and allowing one unearned run on four hits while striking out five. Carnahan picked up the save by pitching the final two innings, allowing four runs – three of which were earned – on five hits while striking out two. The B team defeated For- est Park 11-10 in a three-in- ning game to improve to 3- 0. Pike Central had five hits – all singles by Kavanaugh, Sharp, sixth grader Jaidyn Gogel, sixth grader Macey Stilwell and seventh grad- er Tessa Vinnedge. For- est Park also gave up sev- en walks while committing two errors. Onyett – who gave up five earned runs on three hits in 2-2/3 innings – picked up the win and Ka- vanaugh – who gave up five earned runs on three hits in 1/3 of an inning – got the save. Pike Central will trav- el to Vincennes Clark on Wednesday, April 11, be- fore returning home on Thursday, April 12, to host Heritage Hills. The Lady Chargers will play at North- east Dubois on Tuesday, April 17, and at Forest Park on Wednesday, April 18. STRIKE Continued from page 1 SPORTS BRIEFS Sports physicals for PCMS, PCHS to be conducted May 9 Annual sports physicals for any student-athletes go- ing into grades six through 12 for the 2018 -19 school year will be conducted on Wednesday, May 9, at Pike Central Middle School. The physicals will be conducted from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at a cost of $15 (cash or check made payable to PC Athletics). The sign-up location will be at Pike Central Middle School's main entrance. Students will be required to sign in with their pay- ment and will be seen on a first-come, first-served ba- sis. Students participating in a PCSC home sporting event during the time phys- icals are being conducted will be worked in accord- ingly with the coach if it is possible. Physicals include mea- surement of height, weight, blood pressure, a vision screening and a physical evaluation performed by a local health care provider. An IHSA A physical form – including the history, con- sent, acknowledgement and release – must be com- pleted and signed by a par- ent or legal guardian and the student if the student is under the age of 18. The form will be available that evening or can be picked up in advance at the athlet- ic department, any school nurse's office or at www.ih- saa.org. The physical form will be kept on file at school with a copy of the exam and will be provided to any parent upon request. Students ob- taining a sports physical exam from their personal healthcare provider for the 2018 -19 school year must use the IHSA A form. For the IHSA A form to be val- id for the 2018 -19 school year, it cannot be compet- ed before April 1, 2018. The form must be signed by a personal healthcare provid- er. Other forms will not be accepted. A sports physical form must be on file in order for a student to participate in any sport during the 2018 - 19 school year and also to participate in summer workouts in 2018. This will be the only time sports physicals will be conducted at Pike Cen- tral Middle School or Pike Central High School for the 2018 -19 school year. Partic- ipation is not mandatory. It is offered to assist students and families that otherwise would pay a higher cost for a sports physical. Patoka River NWR in spring prescribed fire season The Patoka River Na- tional Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Oakland City has entered its spring prescribed fire season. The spring prescribed fire season typically runs between February and April 15. During this time frame, smoke may be vis- ible above the Refuge. Prescribed burning on the refuge is conducted to improve wildlife habi- tat and reduce the accu- mulation of fuels that lead to severe wildfires. Pato- ka River NWR has his- torically treated between 500 and 700 acres annu- ally with prescribed fire. A prescribed fire during this time period is espe- cially productive for hab- itat management and brush control. Patoka River NWR staff have informed local officials of the planned management actions. Prescribed fire will only be conducted when con- ditions allow for safe im- plentation. Any ques- tions concerning the pre- scribed fire season may be directed to Refuge manager Bill McCoy or Fire Management Offi- cer Brian Winters at 812- 749 -3199. COMMERCIAL LEAGUE BOWLING RESULTS At King Pin Bowling Center, Washington TEAM STANDINGS (Through Wednesday, April 4) Points Points Year-to-Date Year-to-Date Scratch Pins + Team Name Won Lost Won Lost Pins Hdcp. King Pin 92 44 162 110 94837 110458 No. 423 Smokehouse 84 52 160 112 95705 107191 Balled 83 53 164 108 88818 109893 Washington Warriors 80 56 182 90 96157 109759 Hands Termite & Pest Control 80 56 158 114 97107 109356 Daviess County Tire 80 56 154 118 82498 108331 Water Department 78 58 130 142 87841 108925 The Tux 78 58 129 143 74221 107177 Anthis Heating & Air 76 60 148 124 91981 109177 Misfits 66 70 135 137 91388 109859 A & R Home Center 66 70 139 133 85359 108339 German American Bank 58 78 136 136 78793 107335 Buckeyes 56 80 114 158 75078 106815 Pocket Pounders 53 83 117 155 75948 106809 Crips 48 88 118 154 76366 104557 RESULTS OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 Hdcp. Hdcp. Lanes Team Name Total Won Team Name Total Won 1-2 King Pin 3331 8 Balled 3177 0 3-4 Washington Warriors 3279 0 No. 423 Smokehouse 3406 8 5 -6 Water Department 3162 2 Hands Termite & Pest Control 3196 6 7-8 Anthis Heating & Air 3154 2 Daviess County Tire 3191 6 9 -10 The Tux 3219 4 Misfits 3251 4 11-12 A & R Home Center 3354 6 German American Bank 3082 2 13-14 Buckeyes 3199 4 Pocket Pounders 3147 4 15 -16 Crips 3200 8 Bye 0 Top Scores - Teams Scratch Game: 1090 – No. 423 Smokehouse; 1036 – King Pin; 1000 – Washington Warriors. Scratch Series: 3085 – No. 423 Smokehouse; 2913 – Washington Warriors; 2905 – King Pin. Handicap Game: 1209 – A & R Home Center; 1197 –No. 423 Smokehouse; 1178 – King Pin. Handicap Series: 3406 – No. 423 Smokehouse; 3354 – A & R Home Center; 3331 – King Pin. Top Scores - Individuals Scratch Game: 257 – Jeremy Carlton (No. 423 Smokehouse); 256 – Bill Farren (A & R Home Center); 256 – Ron Sharp (No. 423 Smokehouse). Scratch Series: 670 – Curt Cronin (Hands Termite & Pest Control); 663 – Gary Edwards (No. 423 Smoke- house); 660 – Derek Richardson ( Washington Warriors). Handicap Game: 307 – Ron Sharp (No. 423 Smokehouse); 287 – Deen Richardson (Crips); 287 – Guy Hatha- way (King Pin). Handicap Series: 778 – Ron Sharp (No. 423 Smokehouse); 752 – Guy Hathaway (King Pin); 733 – Curt Cronin (Hands Termite & Pest Control). Pike Central Middle School seventh grad- er Chloe Willis takes a swing at a pitch during a softball game against visiting Forest Park on Monday, April 9. Ed Cahill photo Pike Central Middle School seventh grader Del- aney Welch (right)slides safely into home plate during a softball game against visiting Forest Park on Monday, April 9. Ed Cahill photo Pike Central High School senior catcher Lexi Halbrader takes a cut at a pitch during varsity softball action at Loogootee on Thursday, April 5. The Lady Chargers improved to 2-0 with an 8-1 win. Ed Cahill photo Pike Central High School head coach Rick Weisman (center, facing camera) and assistant coach Kurt Vaughn (far left) huddle with their players between innings during varsity softball action at Loogootee on Thursday, April 5. The La- dy Chargers improved to 2-0 with an 8-1 win. Ed Cahill photo Pike Central High School senior third base- man Jalah Barnes (center, top) throws the ball to first base as senior pitcher Peyton Sorgius (cen- ter, bottom) looks on during varsity softball ac- tion at Loogootee on Thursday, April 5. The La- dy Chargers improved to 2-0 with an 8-1 win. Ed Cahill photo See SOFTBALL on pg 4 PCMS softball team opens with wins over South Knox, Jasper, Forest Park