Lady Cats Win District Nine Class-A Softball Playoff Opener (05/20/15)
The Clarion Area Softball Team hosted Northern Potter in their District Nine playoff opener, at Paul A. Weaver Park on Tuesday (May 19th).
(Photo by Keanna Over) “Uncle Si” and the rest of the team enjoying their victory
The Lady Cats came away with a 7-2 victory over the Lady Panthers, to advance to the second round, against the Smethport Lady Hubbers on Wednesday (May 20th).
Sadie Rudesyle gave up just two hits, in picking up the win.
Both teams were held scoreless in the first, but the Cats’ came through with two runs each, in the second and third innings, to take a 4-0 lead. After a scoreless fourth inning, Clarion tacked on two more runs in the fifth, to move their lead to 6-0.
The Panthers would close the gap to 6-2, in the top of the sixth. The Bobcats would answer with a run of their own, in the bottom of the inning, to set the 7-1 final.
Sadie Rudesyle did a great job in the circle
Rudesyle had a triple for the Lady Cats and scored twice. Sydney Kiser had a hit, drove in 2 runs and scored twice. Alexis Constantino had a double, two RBIs and scored once.
Maya Thornton had a hit and scored a run, Cora Zerfoss scored a run and Erica Peterson had an RBI.
CAT QUOTES
Coach Dan Shofestall had this to say after his team’s victory: “Well, it’s always nice to win in the playoffs. We have a young team and everybody contributed tonight.
Sydney Kiser swinging for an RBI single
“The lower part of the order helped. They got on base, turned it over to the top of the order. We ran the bases well. We played great defense.
Sadie threw the ball well. Johnna Rapp was great behind the plate. The bench support was awesome.
“I’m just proud of this team and we’ll head for Smethport and play Clarion ball up there. This was the first playoff win in a few years. We’ve improved seven games this year, overall, from last year’s record.
Maya Thornton moving safely into second
We’re getting better. We’re getting better and I love this team. They’re good kids.