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OWATONNA PEOPLE'S PRESS SPRING SPORTS
Friday, April 4, 2014
MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Tigers trying to turn the corner After a promising start to the 2013 campaign that included two wins in its first three games, the Medford softball team lost its remaining 13 contests, including a 7-6 extra-inning defeat to Glenville-Emmons in the opening round of the Section 1-A tournament.
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In fairness to the Tigers, last season was the definition of a re-building year as the program got back on its feet after taking 2012 off due to low participation numbers. Though 2014 is still expected to be somewhat of a transition year, the Tigers should also take
COACHSPEAK
steps forward from last season’s 2-14 mark. There are some encouraging signs as the Tigers return the battery of pitcher Brittany Kosel and catcher Ashley Schauer. Also coming back are starters Sam Snyder (shortstop) and Aly Noble (third base).
Aly Noble Medford junior
ROSTER Seniors: Sam Snyder, Brittany Kosel, Dallas Anderson. Juniors: Aly Noble, Ashley Schauer, Katie Chester, Mya Gasner, Steph Choudek, Brittney Lemke. Freshman: Kori Dodge.
LAST SEASON
I have seen very positive and exciting things the season already that make the season look promising.”— Julie Langenfeld
SCHEDULE
Finished 2-14 overall, 2-12 in the Gopher Conference
NEED TO KNOW
Brittany Kosel and Ashley Schauer — The pitcher/catcher duo has a year under their belt and will be the cornerstone of Medford’s quest to improve upon last year’s two-win season.
Good Luck Tigers! From the Medford Teachers, Administration, & the Medford Board of Education 750 2nd Ave SE, Medford, MN • (507) 451-5250 www.medford.k12.mn.us
April 4 at JWP, 5 p.m. April 7 vs. Triton, 5 p.m. April 10 at Faribault BA, 5 p.m. April 14 vs. Martin Luther, 4:30 p.m. April 15 at USC, 4:30 p.m. April 17 vs. Randolph, 5 p.m. April 21 vs. St. Clair, 5 p.m. April 22 at Glenville-Emmons, 4:30 p.m. April 24 vs. WEM, 4:30 p.m.
April 28 at Maple River, 5 p.m. April 29 vs. USC, 4:30 p.m. May 1 vs. Faribault BA, 5 p.m. May 5 at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m. May 8 at Randolph, 5 p.m. May 10 at PEM, 10 a.m. May 12 vs. NRHEG, 5 p.m. May 13 vs. Glenville-Emmons, 4:30 p.m. May 15 at WEM, 4:30 p.m.
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