Saturday, May 7, 2011

WO Softball Takes 3rd Place in Northview Invitational Tournament

On Saturday, the West Ottawa Varsity Softball team (14-6) played in the invitational Northview Softball Tournament and took 3rd place with a record of 3 wins and 1 loss on the day. West Ottawa opened with a win over West Catholic 15-4; followed by an exceptional pitching effort win by Hannah Goble over Northview 2-0. Goble threw a 1 hit shutout and the only hit being an infield bunt single. In game #3, West Ottawa faced Jenison and lost 8-0. In the consolation game, West Ottawa beat Petoskey 5-4 to earn the 3rd place finish out of 13 teams.


Leading the offensive attack was Aileen Jackson who batted 9-14 on the day and Nicole Artz who batted 6-11 with 4 singles, 2 doubles, and 5 stolen bases.

West Ottawa's next game is on Monday as they travel to Forest Hills Central for a non-league single game.

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