The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, April 11, 2012 B-3 Lady Chargers top Loogootee against the North Daviess Lady Cougars, the Pike Cen- tral Lady Chargers came back to defeat Loogootee and even their record for the season. The win was a shut out pitching performance by Hallie Richardson. She was one single away from a no hitter. The Lady Chargers were After just missing a win By Mike Johansen on the road for two games last week and just missed in a close game against the North Daviess Lady Cou- gars losing a 6-5 decision on April 5. "The North Daviess con- PCMS Lady Chargers Swimming had their best outing in the PAC meet in some time. Team members, kneeling from left, are: Quin Bailey, Madison Peer and Natalie Bohnert. Second row: Emillee Halderman, Miki Feldpausch, Cass Conder, Tara Elliott, Kassie Miller, Shania Cremeans, Gretchen McCrary and Courtney Frederick. Back row: Han- nah Smith, Sylvia Henson, Helen Dudenhoeffer, Ally Sutherland, Maya Frederick, Sian Edwards and Alex Foster. The coaches, not pictured, are Jason McKinney, Mike Bohnert and Beth Bohnert. The Pike Central Middle School Lady Chargers swimming and diving team had a great season and test was a good game. We came back from a 3-0 defi- cit to score five more runs. We just weren't able to hold on to the lead," said Head Coach Alicia Tharp. "We didn't sit back after the early lead by the Cougars though and that is a plus. There were opportunities to add more runs and we weren't able to execute that. It is still early and we are learning with each game just what we need to fix for tournament time." The Lady Cougars scored two runs in the bot- tom of the first inning and added a third run in the sec- ond. walk; Lauren Morton a hit, a walk and a run; Kirstin Glad- ish a walk; Olivia Whann a hit and two RBIs; Emma Crow a hit and a run; and Lexie Shoultz scored a run. Pike Central had five runs on three hits. Hallie pitched five innings allow- ing three runs on five hits, walked two and struck out five. Stephanie Richardson pitched one inning allowing three runs on two hits, two walks and two strike outs The Lady Chargers used Richardson a two-run home run by Lau- ren Morton to spark a 3-0 victory on Saturday over the Loogootee Lady Lions to even their record at 2-2 for the season. "I couldn't have been mounted a four-run come- back in the third to take a one run lead. Emma Crow cracked The Lady Chargers prouder of the Charger soft- ball team tonight. We came out with great spirit and never gave them a chance," said Coach Tharp. "The dug- out was loud and that always helps. Hallie (Richardson) pitched a great game and at the plate we looked good. We only came through with four hits (one of which was a home run by Lauren Mor- ton) but they came together when we needed it. We hit the ball hard otherwise, just didn't hit the holes. I'm very excited about the progress we made tonight. If we con- tinue this it will make for a great season." Richardson went the dis- a single to start the third frame for the Lady Chargers and Lexie Shoultz laid down a bunt and was safe on the play that advanced Crow to third via an error. After an out Hallie Richardson was safe on a fielder's choice that had Crow scoring, but Lee was out at second. An error advanced Richardson and allowed Lexie Shoultz to score, putting Lauren Mor- ton on first, Kirstin Gladish walked and Olivia Whann singled to score two runs and put the Lady Chargers on top 4-3 before a fly to left ended the inning. Both teams went down tance pitching allowing one hit, no runs, walking one and recording 14 strikeouts. Chance Lee, Lauren Morton and Lexie Shoultz scored the runs. H. Richardson, Morton (home run), Crow and S. Richardson had the hits. PCMS Chargers boys swimming team onship and had a great season. Team members, front from left, are: Gavin Diggs, Lane Ridao, Jackson Keepes, Tyler Meadors, Dalton Meredith, Jacob Dudenhoeffer, Garrett Manges, William Blair, Erik Love- less, Briar Meadors and Ty Cassitty. In back: Jacob Bohnert, Torin Shover, Collin Sallee, Chaney McK- inney, Evan Marchino and Reid Craig. Photo by Interstate Studio. The coaches, not pictured, are Jason McKinney, Mike Bohnert and Beth Bohnert. The Pike Central Middle School Chargers boys swimming and diving team won the PAC champi- in order in the fourth frame. The Lady Chargers added a fifth run in the top of the fifth as Richardson walked, advanced on a walk by Mor- ton and scored on a passed ball. The rally try ended with Morton left on third on a ground out and a strike out. gle in the bottom of the fifth, but she was left standing. The Lady Chargers went down in order in the sixth and North Daviess scored three runs on two singles, an error and a two-run tri- ple. The top of the PC line- up went down in order in the top of the seventh to end the game. North Daviess had a sin- Hallie Richardson had one RBI, two runs and a had a lead-off single in the third and advanced on sac- rifice bunts by Harden and Shoultz, but was stranded on third. Hallie Richardson had a single in the fourth, but was left on base. Whann was safe on an error in the seventh and Crow singled, but they were stranded. Loogootee had a walk Stephanie Richardson and a hit batter in the first, but they were left standing. They had a runner on base in the sixth, but she was left on second. The only hit came in the bottom of the seventh with two outs, but she was out at second on a fielders choice on the next at bat to end the game. All three Lady Chargers' runs came in the sixth in- ning. Shoultz walked with one out, advanced to second as Lee was safe and moved to third on a passed ball. Shoultz scored on a ground out by H. Richardson. Then, with Lee on base, Morton cranked the softball over the outfield fence for a two-run homer and a 3-0 lead that held up to the end of the game. Sports Week Thurs. April 12 Dubois-Pike Invite at Jasper Track PCHS Girls Track PCMS Chargers wrestling team well in the PAC Meet. Team members, front from left, are: Levi Cannon, Clint Boger, Max Tegmeyer, Gavin Boyd, Hunter Willis, Eli Eck, Lane Cannon, Dylan Jones, Jake Sisk, Blake Carroll, Jermia Greer and Race Britton. Second Row: Christian Alvey, Austin Dotterweich, Alex Tredway, Eli Loveland, Bren- dan Ronk, Grant Hopkins, Aaron Carlisle, Gage Fiscus, Luke Vinnedge and Nick Lee. Back Row: Coach Hunter Manning, Quentin Tharp, Jagger Montgomery, Danton Willis, Silas Goff, Ty Bryant, Travis Nor- rington, Nick Lane, Colton O'Neal, Quade Blount and Coach Dustin Powell. The Pike Central Middle School Chargers wrestling team had a great season this year and placed Lady Chargers JV is improving Chargers JV may have lost two more softball games, but they are showing im- provement on the diamond and learning the game. "Our junior varsity group The Pike Central Lady By Mike Johansen has made lots of improve- ments. This is a young group. They work extra hard in practice and have great attitudes," said Coach Tharp. North Daviess and suffered an 8-2 loss to the Lady Cou- gars JV. Ashli Riley pitched three innings and had two strike outs. Haylea Harden went two innings and re- corded three strike outs. Emma Crow was two They opened the week at for three; Riley one for two; Olivia Whann one for three; Nikki Williams one for two; Rachel Roettger one for Single class basketball one; and Lady Miller one for three. The Lady Chargers JV had a much closer game against the Loogootee Lady Lions suffering a 5-4 loss. "The JV played a great meeting April 14 'A proposal to return game with lots of energy. They came back from a 4-3 deficit in the fifth to tie the score and then fell by one run in the bottom of the fifth," said Head Coach Ali- cia Tharp. Stephanie Richardson pitched three innings with five strikeouts, Riley went one inning and Harden one inning with one strike out. Kimberly McCammon was one for two; Lexie Shoultz one for two; Riley two for three; Miller two for three and Morgan Hud- son was two for three with a triple. to single class basketball tournaments is the topic of several meetings scheduled around the state by the In- diana High School Athletic Association and a State Sen- ator. Lincoln High School on Monday, April 16, at 7 p.m. Each meeting will start at 7 p.m. local time. Other meet- ings are at Plainfield High School, April 17; Seymour April 23; Pendleton Heights, April 24; Merrillville April 25; Milan, May 1; Plymouth May 8; Marion May 10; Con- nersville May 16; and Gary Roosevelt May 24. IHSAA Commissioner They will be at Vincennes tunity to voice their opinions on the topic of the old single class basketball tournament and the current multiple class format. The Commissioner and Senator will travel to 11 dif- ferent high schools around the state over the next several weeks to interact with fellow citizens begin- ning Tuesday, April 10, at Fort Wayne Northrop High School. They will be in Vin- cennes on Monday, April 16. Individuals will be al- Bobby Cox and State Sena- tor Mike Delph, R-Carmel, announced a series of town meetings which will allow Hoosier citizens an oppor- lowed two minutes each to voice their opinions, and a straw poll will be taken at each meeting. Member school principals, athletic directors as well as boys and girls basketball coaches at those schools will be able to share their views electroni- cally with the IHSAA. Mon. Tues. Tues. Mon. Wed. April 16 Wood Memorial Thurs. April 19 PC Relays Wed. April 11 Jasper PCHS Baseball Thurs. April 19 South Knox Wed. Thurs. April 19 South Knox Fri. Mon. Tues. April 17 Heritage Hills* April 11 North Posey* April 16 Forest Park* April 18 Southridge* PCHS Girls Tennis April 17 G. Southern/Mt. Carmel H 5:30 H 5:30 A A 4:30 5:30 H 5:30 A A 6:00 5:00 H 5:30 A A Thurs. April 19 North Knox April 13 Forest Park April 16 Heritage Hills April 17 Southridge PCHS Boys Golf H 5:00 H 4:30 4:30 4:30 *—All Home Meets at Prides Creek Golf Course PCHS Varsity-JV Softball Thurs. April 12 Castle (JV First) Fri. Sat. Mon. Tues. Thurs. April 19 Wood Memorial PCHS Boys Track Mon. Tues. Sat. Mon. April 16 Wood Memorial April 13 Boonville Southern Slam A April 14 Boonville Southern Slam A April 16 Heritage Hills* April 17 Princeton A A A A Thurs. April 12 Dubois-Pike Invite at Jasper Track Thurs. April 19 Southridge Invite PCMS Baseball April 14 North Knox Thurs. April 19 Loogootee Thurs. April 12 Southridge Tues. Tues. April 16 Vincennes Clark PCMS Boys-Girls Track April 17 Tri Meet April 24 Washington Thurs. April 12 Washington Wed. Fri. April 18 Vincennes April 20 Princeton PCMS Softball April 17 G. Southern/Mt. Carmel H 5:30 A A A 4:30 5:30 6:30 H 11:00a A A 6:00 6:00 H 5:00 H 5:00 H 4:45 H 5:30 H 6:00 A 6:30 H 5:30 H 4:30 H 4:30 7:30 6:00 AD 7:00 6:00 6:00