Photos: Bulldogs Dig Their Claws To States
Last Wednesday, May 29, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo softball traveled to Plattsburgh to take on Ticonderoga in the Class C regional semifinal. Bulldogs dominated to win 10-1 then went on to face St. Lawrence in the regional final on Saturday and won 14-0. The Bulldogs will now face Union Springs out of Section 4 down at Martha Avenue Recreational Park on Long Island on Friday night at 6 pm.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Swinging a hot bat: Bulldogs’ Katie Stevens smacks a hit towards the outfield. Stevens had three hits in four at-bats while scoring twice and had two RBIs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Looking for her pitch: Bulldogs’ Abby Pasquini stares out at the pitcher as she starts her delivery. Pasquini had one hit in four at-bats and had an RBI.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Standing ready: Bulldogs’ Emma Cyr holds her bat out to move the runners over but didn’t get a chance to because she drew a walk. Cyr didn’t have a hit in one at-bat but scored twice and had an RBI.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Locked in: Bulldogs’ Madysen Saddlemire stares at the pitch as she starts her swing. Saddlemire had one hit in five at-bats and had an RBI.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Flamethrower: Bulldogs’ Sara Macrina pushes off the rubber as she has the ball above her head during her delivery. Macrina went the distance (7 innings) giving up one unearned run on two hits while striking out nine.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Perfect placement: Bulldogs’ Sara Macrina swings her bat towards the oncoming pitch. Macrina had two hits on four at-bats.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big drive: Bulldogs’ Ruby Terrell smacks the pitch down the line for a double. Terrell had two hits on four at-bats and scored a run.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Sliding on over: Bulldogs’ Natalie Elble kicks up some dirt as she twists her body to make a throw to first.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Using her speed: Bulldogs’ Natalie Elble holds her bat up high as she makes contact to drop a bunt up the third baseline. Elble had two hits on two at-bats while scoring twice and had two RBIs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making it look easy: Bulldogs’ Abby Pasquini trots in to make the lazy fly ball that was hit to center.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Step and throw: Bulldogs’ Hailey Lacko is about to plant her left foot into the dirt as she prepares to throw towards first after fielding the ground ball.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Off to States: Bulldogs’ Katie Stevens reaches back to make the catch in the Bulldogs’ 10-to-1 victory over Ticonderoga in Plattsburgh in the Class C regional semifinal. Those same Bulldogs’ won on Saturday 14-to-0 to advance to the state competition.