MORNING STAR • MAY 28 - JUNE 3, 2009
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Seaford High School girls’ soccer players proudly display their Academic AllConference certificates during the team’s recent banquet. Shown (l to r) are: Kelsey Hoch, Alison Schwinn, Kristen Eckhardt, Jenna Wills, and Molly Cain.
Sussex Tech’s Lauren Smith, left, runs to first after singling in her team’s home playoff win last weekend. Sussex Tech pitcher Kim Smith throws to first after fielding the ball during last weekend’s win over Red Lion. Smith allowed two runs and struck out 10 in eight innings of relief. Photo by Mike McClure
Allen knocks in winning run in 11th inning as Ravens hold off Lions, 5-4 By Mike McClure
The Sussex Tech varsity softball team rallied to tie the score three times before plating the game-winner in the bottom of the 11th inning during last Saturday’s state tournament game against Red Lion Christian. “We’ve played so many games that were so close. We’ve been on the bottom and have come back up and I think this game will boost our confidence a lot,” said Sussex Tech senior Jenna Allen, who knocked in the winning run. Red Lion opened the game with a run as Katie Warrington hit a two out single and scored on an error in the top of the
first. Sussex Tech’s Kelsey Doherty hit a leadoff single and scurried to third on a sacrifice bunt by Kim Smith but was stranded there in the bottom of the inning. The Lions made it 2-0 on a solo home run by Kelsey Warrington with two away in the third inning. Kim Smith came on for Sussex Tech starter Brooke Tull in the top of the fourth and retired the side in order. Logan Pavlik’s solo shot with two outs in the bottom of the fifth moved the Ravens within a run (2-1). Lauren Smith and Melissa Trout followed with singles, but pinch runner Amber Callahan was hit by Continued on page 28
SENIOR DAY- The Seaford senior baseball players presented flowers to their mothers last Wednesday at the final home game for the Blue Jays. Shown are: Jared Banning, son of Lynne Banning and Jerry Banning; Spencer Coulbourn, son of Brent and Paula Coulbourn; C.J. Martinez, son of Chris (Tippy) Martinez and Penny Martinez; and Zach Reynolds, son of Scott and Tracy Gray and Brian and Anne Marie Reynolds. Photo by Lynn Schofer
The Seaford High School girls’ soccer team recently held its annual end of the season banquet on Sunday, May 17 during which all players were recognized and awards were given. Shown (l to r) are: Assistant Varsity Coach Tracie Smith; Jamie Swain, Offensive Player of the Year; Anna Duryea, Most Improved Player; Ania Sypek, Best Defensive Player; Kelsey Hoch. Most Valuable Player; and Coach Scott Bleile.
Assistant Coach Tracie Smith (left) and Varsity Coach Scott Bleile stand with the Seaford girls’ soccer all-conference members: Jamie Swain, center left, honorable mention; Kelsey Hoch, center, first team all-conference; and Uri Robolledo, second team all- conference.