Photos: Blackbirds Stun Golden Horde
On Tuesday, May 14, the Voorheesville Blackbirds softball team opened up their Section 2, Class B sectionals at Granville High School. The Birds stretched their lead late and won 6 to 0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eyes locked in: Blackbirds’ Ava Tabakian swings towards a pitch as she stares it down. Tabakian was hitless in four at-bats with an RBI.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hitting machine: Blackbirds’ Kat Rohloff makes contact with the oncoming pitch to smack a hit into the outfield. Rohloff had two hits in three at-bats and scored twice.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Level swing: Blackbirds’ Abby Brown swings her bat through the zone as she tries to make contact at the pitch. Brown was hitless in three at-bats with an RBI.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Stifling the hitters: Blackbirds’ Abby Brown follows through on her pitch towards the plate. Brown went seven innings (complete game) only giving up two hits on no runs while striking out seven.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Little leap: Blackbirds’ Maddy Tabakian jumps off the ground to bring in the small pop fly that was hit towards her.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Twisting her hips: Blackbirds’ Maddy Spath starts her swing towards the oncoming Granville pitch. Smith had a hit in three at-bats while scoring once.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Drifting back: Blackbirds’ Maddy Spath fades back towards the fence to make the over the shoulder catch.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Staring down her runner: Blackbirds’ Kat Rohloff fields the hard ground ball and stares at the runner and prepares to throw towards first.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shielding her eyes: Blackbirds’ Ava Tabakian prepares to make a throw towards first after fielded the ground ball.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Adding on: Blackbirds’ Kat Rohloff scampers home in the sixth inning to cushion the Blackbirds lead.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Looking it into her glove: Blackbirds’ Maddy Tabakian, while wearing her shades, sees the ground ball go into her glove as she prepares to make a throw to first.