ECJV breaks open close game in win over Newnan JV

 

McKenna Holmes shows her hitting prowess with 
a pair of hits while pitching a three hitter in
the 8-0 win. Photo by Paula Stubbs.

SHARPSBURG-The junior varsity version the East Coweta Lady Indians broke open a close game Wednesday with a four run fifth inning to defeat the Newnan Lady Cougars 8-0.

The game was scoreless until the bottom of the second inning aas Addy Howell reached on an infield error and scored on a double to center field by winning pitcher McKenna Holmes.

After a pair of walks, courtesy runner Kayden Ulrich scored from third with the second run of the frame when Sydney Stubbs grounded out to first base.

The Lady Indians added to the lead in the bottom of the fourth as Howell and Holmes reached on one out singles before Izzy Kelleher hit a sacrifice fly that was mishandled that allowed Howell and courtesy runner Ulrich to score.

In the bottom of the fifth inning, the Lady Indians pulled away as Payton Wilson led off with a double and moved to third on a wild pitch before a sacrifice fly by Gaby Gopie was mishandled.

Avery Batten reached on a walk and Hayden Chaffin reached on a double that allowed Gopie to score.

Batten eventually scored from third when Howell grounded out and Chaffin accounted for the final run of the game on a wild pitch.

Benefitting from the run support was Holmes who allowed two hits and recorded three strikeouts 

The Lady Indians, who improved to 7-0-1, will play three games in Franklin on Saturday as they participate in the Heard County JV Tournament.

Lady Indians handle Lady Lions in a quick manner

 

Payton Roberson had four RBIs and scored twice
in the win over Westlake. Photo by Paula Stubbs.

SHARPSBURG-The East Coweta Lady Indians found a number of ways to score Tuesday night as they defeated the Westlake Lady Lions in the Region 2-AAAAAAA opener for both squads.

The victory will allow EC to take an 8-1 record into the Wednesday matchup against cross county rival Newnan at home.

The Lady Indians did most of their damage in the bottom of the first inning as Madison Duffel led off with a double, Addie Joiner reached on a walk and Madysen Weathers followed with a three run home run over the left field fence.

Payton Roberson walked and stole second before Lizzy Austin reached for Jenna Helmly who hammered a double to left field that brought the duo plateward.

After the second out of the frame was recorded, starting pitcher Maggie Stubbs reached on a walk and Addy Howell followed with a triple to left field.

After a pair of walks loaded the bases, Roberson lined a triple to left center field and the lead was 11-0.

The Lady Indians added to the lead in the bottom of the second inning as Howell reached on a one out walk and McKenna Holmes followed with a single.

Horton walked to load the bases  and Roberson recorded her fourth RBI of the game with a sacrifice fly to center field.

Gabi Gopie, Austin and Helmly followed with walks to account for a 14-0 lead and the scoring concluded with a single by Rylee Gordy.

The benefactor of the lead was Stubbs who retired all nine batters in the game with five by strikeout.  

 

Duffel, Weathers lead EC hitting barrage in GDC tourney

Maddie Weathers hit  a two-run home run
in East Coweta's 14-1 winover Stockbridge.
Weathers also had two RBIs in the 7-5 win
 over Tattnall Square. Photo by Paula Stubbs.

SHARPSBURG-The East Coweta Lady Indians continued their hot start Friday night in a pair of wins in the Georgia Dugout Club Tournament.
In game one, the Lady Indians withstood a late rally to comeaway with a 7-5 six inning win over the Tattnall Square Trojans while an 11-run second inning led to a 14-1 win over the Stockbridge Lady Tigers.
The victories improved the EC record to 6-0 as they travel to Woodstock for games against Gordon Lee and Cherokee.
The Lady Indians scored the first run of the contest in the bottom of the second inning when Jada Savage lined a single to left field and an RBI groundout by Sophia Santiago.
In the bottom of the third inning, EC added five more as Madison Duffel led off with a double and scored on a one out double by Addie Joiner.
Maddie Weathers followed with an RBI single before an RBI double Payton Roberson and an RBI triple by Santiago gave the Lady Indians a 6-0 lead.
The Lady Trojans got on the board with a home run in the top of the fourth inning but the Indians came back with a run in the bottomof the frame.
Another Duffel double was followed by a fielder's choice by Weathers and the lead was 7-1.
Duffel was 2-for-3 at the plate with two runs scored while Weathers was 1-for-3 with an two RBIs.
The Lady Trojans rallied with a run in the top of the fifth and a pair in the sixth but the Lady Indians were able to end the threat.
Savage pitched a complete game for the win allowing five hits and recording three strikeouts.
In game two, the Lady Tigers scored a run in the top of the first on a home run, but the  Lady Indians came back with a pair in the bottom of the frame to take the  lead.
Duffel led off with a walk, stole second and scored on an error in the outfield that allowed Weathers to reach and eventually score on a single by Savage.
The Lady Indians broke the game open in the bottom of the second inning as a double by Riley Ratzlaff, a walk to Santiago and a single by Kate Miller led to three runs.
Singles by Duffel and Lumpkins were followed by a double from Joiner and a two-run home run by Weathers and the lead was 9-1.
Four more runs came home in the frame and the final run came in the bottom of the third as Weathers scored on two out double by Ratzlaff.
Maggie Stubbs and Camryn Hrton combined to pitch a two-hitter in the game with eight strikeouts. 

EC strikes early, defeats Heard County

Payton Roberson hit a solo home run in the top of the first inning
in Wednesday night's win over Heard County. Photo by Paula Stubbs

FRANKLIN-The East Coweta Lady Indians continued to resemble an imitation of the Atlanta Braves Thursday night with an 11-4 victory over the Heard County Lady Braves. 

East Coweta improved to 4-0 on the season as they prepare to participate in the Georgia Dugout Club Tournament with games against Tattnall Square and Stockbridge on Friday. 

The loss was the first after three wins for Heard County who are the defending state champion in class 1A. 

The Lady Indians opened the scoring in the first inning as Madison Duffel hit the game’s first pitch to left field for a double and score on a single by Mallory Lumpkins. 

Lumpkins, who advanced to second on a throw eventually came home on a single to left field by Addie Joiner. 

A sacrifice fly by Madisyn Weathers and a two out home run by Payton Roberson gave the Lady Indians a 4-0 lead and a double by Riley Ratzlaff led to the final run of the frame after an error. 

After a scoreless second inning, the Lady Indians added to the lead in the top of third inning with four runs. 

Roberson walked, Ratzlaff singled and Sophie Santiago reached on a walk to load the bases. 

A groundout by Kate Miller allowed Roberson to score and a fielder’s choice scored Ratlaff. 

A Lumpkins’ single and a sacrifice fly by Joiner gave the Lady Indians a comfortable 9-0 advantage. 

Savage was the early benefactor with three scoreless innings allowing one hit and recording five strikeouts before she was relieved by Maggie Stubbs. 

The Lady Braves got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth inning as a grand slam cut the score to 9-4 but weren’t able to get any closer. 

In the top of the sixth inning, the Lady Indians scored a run as Joiner singled and afte4r a groundout, a single by Savage allowed courtesy runner Jenna Helmly to score. 

Miller accounted for the final run of the game in the top of the seventh as she led of with a bunt single and eventually came home on a single by Joiner. 

McKenna Holmes tossed two successful frames in the last two innings seventh inning by retiring the side in order.

Junior Varsity victorious

The JV allowed for a sweep as a second inning run stood in a 1-0 four inning game.

Avery Batten led off  the top of the second inning with a double and moved to third on a groundout before scoring on a single by Summer Wilson.

Camryn Horton was the winning pitcher after allowing four hits and recording six strikeouts. 

EC hit parade continues in support of Stubbs

 

Madisyn Weathers was in a three of a kind mood
with three hits in as many at bats while scoring theee
times and delivering three RBIs in the win.
Photo by Paula Stubbs

SHARPSBURG-The early season hitting exploits for the East Coweta Lady Indians continued Monday afternoon as they defeated the Union Grove Lady Wolverines 9-0 in a non-region home contest.

The Lady Indians, who improved to 3-0 on the season will travel to Franklin on Wednesday to face the Heard County Lady Braves.

The scoring parade started in the bottom of the first inning as Madison Duffel led off with a single to center field, stole second and moved to third on a groundout before scoring on a sacrifice fly to left fieldby Addie Joiner.

Madisyn Weathers followed with a double to center field before coming home on a single to right by Jada Savage.

The Lady Indians were far from done in the bottom of the second inning as Kate Miller reached on single and stole two bases before Duffel reached on walk.

After two outs, Weathers continued letting opposing pitchers know that she is back with a single down the third base line that scored Miller and Duffel.

Weathers, who advanced to second on a throw home, scored the third run of the inning on a single to left by Savage.

Benefitting from the 5-0 advantage was Maggie Stubbs who sailed through the first three innings allowing one hit and enticing outs to the defense behind her.

Stubbs would allow a hit while striking out three batters in the top of the fourth inning before her teammates put the Lady Wolverines away.

Duffel started by reaching on an infield single and stole her third base of the game.

Mallory Lumpkins followed with an RBI double while singles by Joiner and Weathers gave EC a 7-0 lead.

After a groundout, Payton Roberson followed with an RBI single and Riley Ratzlaff closed out the scoring with a sacrifice fly to left field that brought Weathers home.

The game ended in the top of the fifth inning as Camryn Horton took over and after a pair of baserunners, retired the next three to end the contest.

Weathers led the hit parade with all threes by going 3-for-3 at the plate with three runs scored and three RBIs.

Roberson also went 3-for-3 while Savage went 2-for-3 with two RBIs.

NOTE: The junior varsity was called in the bottom of the first due to lightning.

McKenna Holmes got out of a bases loaded situation in the top of the first while her teammates had two runners on base when the game was stopped.

EC JV dominate McIntosh JV

William Davey looks in for a sign before
delivering a pitch in the 13-0 win for
the East Coweta JV Indians.

 

SHARPBURG-The East Coweta Indians may not have struck early, but they did often as they dominated the McIntosh Chiefs 13-0 in a five inning junior varsity game.
The win improved the ECJV record to 11-7-1 for the season with games against Northgate and Woodward Academy on the horizon.

After being held scoreless in the bottom of the first inning, the Indians went to work with eight runs in the bottom of the second inning.

Aaron Abke led off the frame with a walk and after a double by Derrick Hand, Mason Smith followed with a double of his own that gave EC a 2-0 lead.

Cale Fenimore, Kris Colton and Logan Bence followed with RBI singles and the scoring binge concluded as Abke, Hand and Smith each reached on bases loaded walks.

The 8-0 cushion was more than enough for William Davey who was in complete control on the mound as he retired the first nine batters in order before surrendering a single to open the fourth inning.

In the bottom of the third inning, the Indians' bats were silent, but they became loud as they five runs to reach the final margin.

Conor Goltermann opened the frame but reaching on a walk and moved to second on a wild pitch before coming home on a single by Abke.

After Hand and Smith reached on walks to load the bases, courtesy runner Lathon Gibby scored on a wild pitch and Fenimore hit a ground ball to shortstop that was mishandled Hand and Smith to come home..

With two outs in the frame, Jackson Calderon walked and Jerred Clay followed by hitting a flyball to right that was mishandled and the final run came home.

In the top of the fifth inning, Davey retired the first two batters before allowing a single and 

recording the final out of the game.

In five innings of work, Davey allowed two hits while his defense made plays behind him.

Bence was 2-for-3 at the plate while Abke, Carson Kish, Lee, and Avery were among several players who had at least one hit.

        

EC freshmen conquer Locust Grove twice

East Coweta's Cayson Webb scores the second run of the first inning of game one of the doubleheader.

 

SHARPSBURG-Saturday was an  offensive explosion for the freshman version of the  East Coweta Indians as they swept the Locust Grove Wildcats in a doubleheader played at home.

A six run explosion in the bottom of first inning led to an 18-3 four inning win while an 11-run fourth inning led to a 16-1 victory.
The sweep improve the Indians' record to 12-2 on the season.
In the opener, the bottom of the first inning began when Jakob Gonzalez hit a sacrifice fly to center field with Isaiah Alford and Cayson Webb to score.

A walk to Jax Bowles, followed by a double from Dillon Hudson accounted for another run before RBI singles by Braxton Johnson and Aiden Lynd as well as a balk accounted for the rest of the barrage.

The Wildcats cut into the lead with three runs of their own in the to of the second inning, but the Indians responded with four runs in the bottom of the frame.

Alford singled and eventually came home on a single by Hagan Clifton while a sacrifice fly by Bowels led to a second run in the frame.

A passed ball allowed Hunter Bedenbaugh to come home and after Hudson had an RBI double, the lead was 10-3.

The Indians added a pair of runs with two outs in the bottom of the third inning as Bowles blooped a single to right field and in the fourth inning added six more to end the game.

Highlighting the second barrage of the game were run scoring singleby Bedenbaugh and Clifton as well as the second sacrifice fly of the contest by Bowles.

East Coweta's Logan Wynn allowed four hits
in the 18-3 winin game one of the doubleheader.

Benefitting from the huge run support was Logan Wynn who tossed four innings, allowing Clifton went 3-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs to pace the 12-hit attack by EC with Hudson having a 2-for-3 morning with a pair of RBIS.

In the second game, the Indians waited an inning before getting on the scoring with a five run second inning.

With one out, Ayden Tyler reached on a dropped third strike and Garrett Grantham was hit by a pitch before Webb reached on an error that loaded the bases.

A walk to Terry Tyler brought Ayden Tyler home for the first run of the game and after the second out of the inning, Bedenbaugh lined a double to center field that emptied the bases and give EC a 4-0 lead.

Bedenbaugh concluded the scoring when he came home on a single to center field by Bowles.

The Wildcats scored a run to avert a shutout in the top of the fourth inning, but the Indians came back with the 11-run explosion.

Webb led off with a single and scored on a one out double by Garrett Dingler and after a walk to Bedenbaugh, Bowles lined a triple to right field that scored both and the lead       was 8-1.

After a hit batter, Bowles came home on a single by Hudson and after a walk to Aiden Chester, a passed ball brought AJ Gates home and gave the Indians a 10-1 cushon.

The barrage was stopped momentarily by a strikeout but continued due to a couple of passed balls and bases loaded walks.

Bedenbaugh was the recipient and a contributor of the runs support as he allowed two hits and recorded four strikeouts over three innings before turning the game over toLynd who recorded three strikeouts.

Offensively, Bowles was 2-for-3 at the plate with three RBIS, Bedenbaugh had three RBIs, and Webb crossed home on three occasions.