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The same goes for all of the players that play for coaches that did't want to pay the fee to be in coaches association. Just keep playing ladies.

Sounds like Columbia State is going to be tough. These pitchers are not only great pitchers, but are very good defensive players in other positions and are pretty strong for offense also. Way to go.

Good luck to all of the Xtreme Edge girls and the rest of the Centennial team. Way to go Kendra........

That is right. I heard 21 strikeouts against Antioch in 10 innings. They did only score one run. Deana Ayers got a hit in the first inning and Amber Steen got a triple and knocked her in. Those were the only two hits of the game. In the Hendersonville game, Amber Steen lead off the 2nd inning with a single and was left on base by the next three batters. Savannah Roberts had a hit her second at bat and Amber reached by an error and both were left on base. The only other hit of the game was by Bethany ? (don't know last name). Hers was a lead off single and she was left on base by the next three batters in the lineup. They are really going to have to start putting the ball in play to have a chance for wins. Who knows though, there is alot of potential there, and with two good pitchers, anything is possible. Maybe the next couple of weeks will be better.

The girl in center field has a lot of potential. A little rusty because she hasn't played in a while. With some playing time, she will be a big help to that team next year. It doesn't matter how good or bad their pitchers pitch, or who does the pitching, if their offense doesn't step it up and start scoring runs they will not win many games. Hits are few and far between in alot of games. The bottom of their line up appears to be very weak. They definately need some work.

A couple of errors at first cost a couple of runs. HHS hit the ball hard the entire game and had several hits. Should have only been a two to three run ballgame though. Umpire made Spears throw the ball right down the middle of the plate.

I agree 3andout. I don't know the other girl but I do know Susan and she is a great girl on and off of the field with good parents that support her. I don't believe she would up and leave her high school team without very good reasons. Why would she, she has a great future ahead of her in softball.

Steen does throw anywhere from about 61-62 up to 65-66. She also has a great rise ball. It takes more than being able to throw hard to make you a good pitcher. I don't care how hard you throw if you only throw fast balls you are going to give up hits. She does throw the ball by alot of batters, but she is also effective because she has several pitches to go to.

I believe that is this years record. They said they had already played fifty something games coming into the tournament. They do not have a limit that they are allowed to play.

The actual score in the Hunters Lane vs. Baker Alabama was 2-0. Steen had 14 strike outs in 6 innings with no walks. She gave up three hits against what is supposed to be one of the best teams in Alabama. The warriors could not get their bats going and only had one hit the entire game. The score should have actually been 1-0. The warriors have great potential, but they are going to have to step it up a few notches to compete at the end of the season. They are looking much better now that they are getting a few games under their belts. Hopefully they will continue to improve.

Wilson Central gets my vote. They have 3 good pitchers that they can go to. They also have the defense and the sticks to go with it. It took them a few games to get started but they are looking good. They are one of the few teams that have it all (pitching, hitting and defense).

Rained out.

I agree Redbaron. They did have a slow start last year and improved alot throughout the season. They just need a little playing time under their belt. The other teams have all played in a couple of tournaments and had several scrimmages. The warriors first games were last weekend in the Hendersonville Tourny. They are a little rusty and there just does not seem to be alot of effort defensively. Hopefully they will get thier heads and hearts into it. There is definately potential there.

Steen had 15 strike outs in that game. The balls that were put into play were not handled by the defense. A pitcher cannot win a game by herself. She did walk a few batters. What was a strike one pitch was not a strike the next, but when you can record 15 strikeouts, you should have a win. A team has to want to win.

Are the Hunters Lane Warriors signed up to be is this tournament?