Photos: Bulldogs Pounce After Slow Start
On Tuesday, May 20, the fourth-seeded Berne-Knox-Westerlo softball team, the defending section 2 Class C and New York State champs, started their road back to the big dance at home against the 13th seeded Lake George. The Bulldogs started slow but pounced back like a champ to win 14 to 7.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Battling hard: Bulldogs’ Katie Stevens starts her whine up as she makes a pitch towards the plate. Stevens went three innings giving up five runs (four earned) on six hits on nine walks and a strike out.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big slap: Bulldogs’ Natalie Elble starts her swing towards the incoming pitch as she drives it into the outfield. Elble had two hits in four at-bats with two runs and an RBI.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Swinging a hot bat: Bulldogs’ Hailey Lacko has her eyes locked onto the ball as she swings her bat at the incoming pitch. Lacko had three hits in four at-bats with three runs and an RBI.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Flick of her wrist: Bulldogs’ Maddy Saddlemire follows through with her bat as she watches the ball fly away. Saddlemire had two hits in five at-bats with two runs and two RBIs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fly away! Bulldogs’ Eden Elble completes her swing after making contact with the pitch as she watches it soar far. Elble had one hit in two at-bats with two runs and two RBIs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hip twist: Bulldogs’ Olivia Kirker spins on her back foot as she brings her bat towards the incoming pitch. Kirker had three hits in four at-bats with two runs and two RBIs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Easy play: Bulldogs’ Syd Dexter comes in quickly to stand underneath the lazy fly ball that was hit towards left field.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Coming up short: Bulldogs’ Hailey Lacko catches the throw from Maddy Saddlemire as she gets ready to place the tag on the Lake George attempted base stealer.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Using her speed: Bulldogs’ Olivia Kirker sprints in from center field as she watches the ball go into the pocket of her glove to make the catch.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shutting the door: Bulldogs’ Charlotte Elble starts her whine up as she gets ready to deliver the pitch towards the batter. Elble went four innings giving up two runs (both earned) on four hits while striking out one and walking four.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Finding a hole: Bulldogs’ Ruby Terrell keeps her head level as she completes her swing as she watches the ball fly towards the outfield. Terrell had one hit in two at-bats and two RBIs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to secure: Bulldogs’ Ava Murray waits for the fly ball to come down and towards her glove to make the catch.