West Ottawa softball hosted a 4 team Panther Tournament on Saturday. In the first game, WO played Sparta and won 4-2 on a complete game pitching win by Amy VanderStoep. Offensively, Hannah Goble and Heather Essenburg led the offensive attack. Goble had a double and a single and Essenburg had a triple and a single.
In the championship game, West Ottawa was defeated by Northview 6-0. Despite taking the pitching loss, Hannah Goble threw very well. Aileen Jackson and Taylor Dean each had a double in the loss.
West Ottawa concludes their regular season play this week on the road. On Monday they play a double header at Rockford, on Thursday they have a double header at Unity Christian and on Friday they play at Wolters Stadium on the campus of Hope College for the annual Battle of the Bridge game against Holland.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
West Ottawa wins two over Muskegon
West Ottawa softball team wins both ends of an OK Red Doubleheader against Muskegon on Tuesday evening to raise their season record to 14-12-1 on the season and 5-7 in the OK Red.
In the opener, Amy VanderStoep pitched a complete game one hitter while striking out 9 and walking two. Offensively, Heather Essenburg had two triples and three RBI's and Katelyn Klinesteker and Megan Nowicki each had two hits a piece.
In the nightcap, Hannah Goble pitched a complete game one hitter while striking out 6 and walking none. Heather Essenburg was the big hitter in the nightcap batting 4 - 4 (all singles). Collecting two hits a piece were Katelyn Klinesteker and Aileen Jackson. Christina Hanchett had 3 RBI's in the game.
West Ottawa is back in action on Saturday when they host a Panther Tournament featuring WO, Sparta, Decatur and Northview.
In the opener, Amy VanderStoep pitched a complete game one hitter while striking out 9 and walking two. Offensively, Heather Essenburg had two triples and three RBI's and Katelyn Klinesteker and Megan Nowicki each had two hits a piece.
In the nightcap, Hannah Goble pitched a complete game one hitter while striking out 6 and walking none. Heather Essenburg was the big hitter in the nightcap batting 4 - 4 (all singles). Collecting two hits a piece were Katelyn Klinesteker and Aileen Jackson. Christina Hanchett had 3 RBI's in the game.
West Ottawa is back in action on Saturday when they host a Panther Tournament featuring WO, Sparta, Decatur and Northview.
Monday, May 17, 2010
W.O. beats Allegan 9-2
West Ottawa Varsity Softball beat Allegan on Monday night at Allegan by a score of 9-2. Amy VanderStoep picked up the win and Hannah Goble recorded her first save of the season. WO bats came alive with 14 hits and Hannah Goble led the way with 3 hits (2 singles and a double). Collecting two hits a piece were Elaine Whitbeck, Heather Essenburg (double and triple), Katelyn Klinesteker, Christina Hanchett, and Aileen Jackson.
West Ottawa is back in action tomorrow afternoon hosting a home double header against OK Red Conference Muskegon. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 pm.
The Panthers stand at 12 wins and 12 loses and 1 tie on the season.
West Ottawa is back in action tomorrow afternoon hosting a home double header against OK Red Conference Muskegon. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 pm.
The Panthers stand at 12 wins and 12 loses and 1 tie on the season.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
WO and Grandville Split Doubleheader
West Ottawa Softball split a home double header against Grandville Wednesday evening winning the opener 2-1 in 8 innings. Junior pitcher Amy VanderStoep threw a one hitter while striking out 13 batters. Elaine Whitbeck led the offensive attack with 2 hits and scored the winning run from 2nd base on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 8th inning with two outs.
In the night cap, West Ottawa lost 9-5. Taylor Dean led the offensive attack with a double, single and three RBI's.
West Ottawa's record stands at 11 wins, 12 loses and 1 tie. They are back in action with a home double header tomorrow against Ravenna starting at 4:30 pm.
In the night cap, West Ottawa lost 9-5. Taylor Dean led the offensive attack with a double, single and three RBI's.
West Ottawa's record stands at 11 wins, 12 loses and 1 tie. They are back in action with a home double header tomorrow against Ravenna starting at 4:30 pm.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
West Ottawa Takes Two from Grand Haven
Thursday evening...The West Ottawa Varsity softball team hosted Grand Haven in an OK Red doubleheader at West Ottawa. In the opener, West Ottawa won 6-2 and was supported by an outstanding pitching performance by Amy VanderStoep. For the game, VanderStoep gave up 2 hits and struck out 16 batters. Offensively, freshman Taylor Dean led the team with two hits and Amy VanderStoep had a key RBI triple.
In the night cap, West Ottawa won 9-1. Hannah Goble picked up the complete game win allowing 5 hits, 1 walk and striking out 10. Freshman, Heather Essenburg and Senior Christina Hanchett both had two singles and Elaine Whitbeck had 4 stolen bases.
West Ottawa is back in action on Saturday when the compete in the Zeeland East Tournament. First game is at 9:00 am against Covenant Christian.
In the night cap, West Ottawa won 9-1. Hannah Goble picked up the complete game win allowing 5 hits, 1 walk and striking out 10. Freshman, Heather Essenburg and Senior Christina Hanchett both had two singles and Elaine Whitbeck had 4 stolen bases.
West Ottawa is back in action on Saturday when the compete in the Zeeland East Tournament. First game is at 9:00 am against Covenant Christian.
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