Brooke Foster waiting for the throw, then meets
the runner squarely at second base for the tag.
By Drew Moody
Glenville State College's Lady Pioneers entered the finals as the
only undefeated team during the tournament, forcing the Wesleyan
Bobcats to beat them twice to win the title.
Despite what looked like long odds, that's just what they did, topping Glenville 8-0 and 6-5.
The Bobcats showed the crowd why they're the number one
seed entering the contest.
Glenville coach Rick Moore said prior to the final two games Wesleyan
was a great team capable of beating anyone at anytime no matter how the odds looked.
Karly Eskew, shortstop, snags an infield
hit and drills a throw to first base.
In the end it appeared Wesleyan's batting prowess gave them a
slight edge at bat.
They looked hungry; the Lady Pioneers looked tired.
There were two questionable calls against Glenville that may have tilted the second game, according to spectators affiliated with a WVIAC conference team not involved in the finals.
However, debatable referee calls are common to all sports.
Head coach Rick Moore and one of the umpires
debate the wisdom of a fly-ball called foul.
Coach Rick Moore had only good things to say about his team
and the season. The girls set a new record at Glenville with it's
first winning season ever netting 21-13 in the conference and 25-24
overall.
Four Lady Pioneers were named to the WVIAC All-Tournament
team. Those players were: Leanne Harris, Kohle Maynard, Brittney
Handley and Mandy Parkulo.
Kohle Maynard (FB) and Brittney Handley (OF) are freshman
members of the squad, hailing from Madison and St. Albans, WV
respectively. Leanne Harris (2B) is a junior from Windsor, Ontario.
Mandy Parkulo (P) is from Shady Springs, WV.
Mandy Parkulo is not just a great pitcher, but also has lightning-fast reflexes. Here she handles a bunt...throwing out the batter at first.
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