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Softball Closes Season in District 3 Opener

BY ARA GRIGORIAN

The many stars that shined for the Donegal softball team this season carried the 2022 squad to the District Three playoffs. The season’s highlights included the likes of junior pitcher Cara Biesecker recording 11 victories while often helping her own cause as evidenced by her .500 batting average and a team-leading 14 doubles. Another example was Bella Mackison slugging eight home runs, driving in a team-high 48 runs while batting .631 and compiling a 1.262 slugging percentage. Emma Garber, who batted .462, and Natalie Colwell (.395, 2 HR, 26 RBI) tied for third on the team in total hits with 30 each. Ruth Myers batted .351 and helped manufacture runs with her speed - 17 steals. Esther Myers hit .412 on the year and stole nine bases.

The tense of the verbs in the above paragraph are that of the past tense, however, because the Indians came up short against Shippensburg in that first-round game of the District Three 5A playoffs on Monday, May 23.

The second-seeded Greyhounds bolted out of the gate with four runs in the home half of the first inning. The Indians (13-7) cut the deficit to 5-2 with a pair of runs in the top of the third inning, only to see Shipp regain momentum with run number six. With Shippensburg’s strong start, Biesecker was lifted after two innings. Colwell came on to pitch four quality innings, keeping her team in the game. Sophomores Olivia Lebitz and Delaney Gilbert each slugged a solo home run for Shippensburg. The Indians managed only two hits on the day against Hounds pitcher Cierra Bender (8 K’s) including a solo home run by Grace Graham. Biesecker had a double and an RBI, driving in Ruth Myers, who had reached on an error.

BASEBALL

With three runs in the top of the seventh inning, the Donegal baseball team secured an 8-4 victory at Greencastle-Antrim on Monday, May 23. The number nine seed Indians outplayed the eighth-seeded Blue Devils, who finished their season at 13-6.

With senior Colin Eckinger going 3-for-4 and scoring three runs, Donegal (15-6) had solid support at the top of the lineup. Andrew Small (2for-3) stroked a triple and drove in three runs, in addition to scoring twice himself

Also coming through huge on the day was Jaden Fabian. The junior had a two-run double and a sacrifice fly RBI. Brock Hammaker had a stolen base and two runs scored.

Fabian was providing run support for himself as he went the distance, striking out 10 Blue Devils and scattering 10 base hits.

TRACK

At the District Three 3A championships on May 20-21 at Shippensburg University, Victoria Burton led the girls’ team with a shot-put effort of 34 feet 6.75 inches. The distance was good for seventh place.

Sprinter Faith Garber dashed to a 19th-place finish in the 100-meter race with a time of 12.98 seconds. Her time of 26.82 seconds was good for 21st place in the 200-m.

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The Indians’ Emma Garber snags the low throw to put out Shippensburg’s Delaney Gilbert at first base in Donegal’s 6-3, District Three opening-round loss to the host Greyhounds on May 23.

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Donegal shortstop Ruth Myers flips the ball to third base to get the force out in the Indians’ 6-3, District Three 5A loss at Shippensburg on May 23.

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GEARS will offer several programs to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for GEARS members. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears.org or call GEARS at 717-367-0355.

Zumba, a dance fitness class that fuses musical rhythms and unique moves, will be offered for people age 14 and up on Wednesdays, June 8 to Aug. 17, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Fighting Dragons, 101 E. Cherry St., Elizabethtown. There will be no class on July 6. The routines feature interval training where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined.

Iddy Biddy Baseball/Softball, for children ages 4 to 6, will be held on Fridays, June 10 to July 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Field 2 at Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS), 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Instruction will center on throwing, catching and batting skills. The fee includes a T-shirt.

POUND will be held on Fridays, June 10 to Aug. 19, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Fighting Dragons, 101 Cherry St., Elizabethtown, with no class on July 1. Participants will use Ripstix, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercise. Participants must be age 14 or older, and they should bring a yoga mat.

GEARS Recreation will host a Singles Tennis Tournament on June 10 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 11, at 8 a.m. at the EAHS tennis courts. Players will compete in a singleelimination tournament with divisional breakdowns by age and/or skill level. Prizes will be awarded for each division. There is a fee to participate.

A CSI E-town Camp will be offered for youths ages 9 to 14 from Monday to Thursday, June 13 to 16, from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 2605 at EAHS. Each day, campers will learn a real forensic technique and then use it to solve a crime. Chemistry teacher Scott Baylor will instruct.

Discover Dance will be offered on Mondays, June 20 to Aug. 1, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. for children ages 3 to 4 and from 7 to 7:45 p.m. for those ages 5 to 6. There will be no class on July 4. The class will be held in the lobby at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. This program is designed to encourage younger children in a fun way to express themselves through creative movement and ballet.

Girls entering grades three through eight are invited to participate in a Girls’ Basketball Camp from June 13 to 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Daubert Gym at EAHS. Coaches will stress the basics of dribbling, shooting, passing, and other skills. A camp T-shirt is included in the fee.

A Track & Field Camp, for children in grades three through eight, will be offered on Monday to Friday, June 13 to 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the EAHS track. Campers will work on distance, jumping, throwing, hurdles, starts, sprints, and relays. A T-shirt is included in the fee.

Game Changer Canine Training will be held on Mondays, June 13 to Aug. 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Park in Maytown. There will be no class on July 4. Through games and exercises, handlers can learn and teach their dogs concepts and skills. Handlers must be age 16 or older.

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St. Mark’s United Methodist Church (UMC), 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy, will serve a free dinner on Sunday, June 12. The meal, which will include chicken, baked potatoes, rolls and butter, fruit, and dessert, will be available via curbside pickup at the rear of the church from 4 to 5 p.m.

Although there is no cost for the meal, reservations are required. To reserve a meal, call the church office at 717-653-5493, ext. 222, on Thursday, June 9.

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