Monday, April 19, 2010

West Ottawa wins two over Holland Christian

On Monday evening (4/19) the Varsity softball team hosted a home double header against Holland Christian. The Panthers won the first game with a score of 10-6. Junior, Amy VanderStoep came in in relief to pick up the win. Sophomore, Elaine Whitbeck collected 3 hits in the game with two singles and a triple. Hannah Goble and Christina Hanchett each add two hits.

In the nightcap, Sophomore Hannah Goble earned the win by pitching a complete game. The panthers were down 2-0 going into the 4th inning with two outs when Elaine Whitbeck drew a walk and then freshman, Heather Essenburg followed with a 2 run home run to tie the score at 2-2. In the bottom of the sixth inning West Ottawa broke open the score by forcing 5 runs across the plate before getting an out. Junior, Amy VanderStoep ripped a triple to score Whitbeck with the go-ahead run. The final score was 7-2. In game two, Sophomore Aileen Jackson went 4-4 with 3 singles and a double while Heather Essenburg, Breanna Butcher and Christina Hanchett each added two hits.
West Ottawa opens OK Red conference play on Thursday with a home double header against Hudsonville.
Go WO!
Coach Sleeman

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