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Baseball & Softball

Haley Popelka 18 pitches the ball to opposing batter.  Photo credit to Erin Lee.

Varsity Softball Narrowly Defeats Stony Point 2-1

Chelsea Terranova, Photo Editor April 18, 2017

Fighting for a playoffs spot, the varsity softball team pulled a nail-biting win against the Stony Point Tigers on Wednesday, April 12. Going back and forth the score stayed 0-0 but the Warriors were...

The Warriors shake hands with the Mavericks after the game.

Varsity Baseball Falls to Rival McNeil 3-7

Kate Connors, Social Media Director April 3, 2017

To begin their series of games against McNeil High School, the varsity baseball team took on the Mavericks at home on Thursday, March 30. The boys were eager to compete against their rivals, but unfortunately...

Reid Carrier 18 watches his teammates play from the dug out.

Varsity Baseball Upset by Hendrickson Hawks

Kate Connors, Social Media Director March 24, 2017

Eager to compete in their first district game, the varsity baseball team entered the Dell Diamond to play against the Hendrickson Hawks on Tuesday, March 21. The Warriors started out strong, but fell...

McKenna Lindley 18 getting ready for her at bat.

JV Softball Finds Historic Success Over McNeil

Chelsea Terranova, Photo Editor March 22, 2017

The JV softball team won their first game for the first time in the past three years against McNeil with a score of 7-6 on March 10. At the beginning of the first inning, the girls scored first to...

Peter Dyar 20 waits for the ball to be hit.

GALLERY: JV White Baseball Drops to Anderson 0-1

Kate Connors, Social Media Director March 22, 2017

Coach Tiffany Gates high fives center fielder Haily Lozano 19. Photo courtesy of Alex Reece.

Varsity Softball Misses Out Against Round Rock

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter March 19, 2017

In their final game of the week, the varsity softball team fell 0-10 to Round Rock High School on Tuesday, March 14. Despite failing to produce runs, the Lady Warriors maintained a great defense...

Stony Point High School introduces the Lady Warriors before the start of the game. Photo courtesy of Alex Reece.

Varsity Softball Drops to Stony Point 1-9

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter March 19, 2017

Following the JV team’s 7-9 loss, the varsity softball team suffered a 1-9 game against the Stony Point Tigers on Monday, March 13. The night started with Jena Hawks ‘17 up at bat. Despite Hawks...

In an attempt to get back to 3rd base safely, Lizzie Taylor 18 makes a quick pivot turn and runs away from the live ball.

Varsity Softball Narrowly Defeats McNeil 7-6

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter March 15, 2017

The varsity softball team stepped out on the field on Friday, March 10 in a victorious 7-6 game. In honor of Future Warriors night, young girls were welcomed onto the field and recognized by the team...

Charese Wyatt 17 strikes the ball and sends her team members home.

Varsity Softball Dominates Florence 13-7

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter March 9, 2017

With high spirits and a district championship in mind, the Lady Warriors came up against Florence High School on Friday, March 1 with a big win of 13-7. The Buffaloes had a 0-2 advantage in the...

Nolan Tenpas 17 waits for the pitch.

Varsity Baseball Team Finds Success in Tournament

Kate Connors, Social Media Director March 2, 2017

The varsity baseball team competed in a tournament that took place Feb. 23-25 on their home field. The Warriors played in six games total during the tournament. The tournament gave the team an opportunity...

Charese Wyatt 18 swings away.

Varsity Softball Team Kicks Off Season With 11-3 Win

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter February 17, 2017

Long hours of field practice, followed by hang-cleans and bench presses in the weight room, have led up to the Lady Warriors’ determination in pursuing a district championship. In their first scrimmage...

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