BABE RUTH SOFTBALL FRIENDS OF GOFFSTOWN

 

 Submitted - 5/2/10

 

  Saturday May 1st marked the third annual opening day ceremony for the Goffstown Babe Ruth Softball League at Goffstown High School. The 2010 team players, coaches, sponsors and board members were announced, as were the many volunteers who make the season possible.

The first pitch of the season was thrown by Butch Gifford, who has been involved in numerous capacities with the league since its inception. When the league started ten years ago with 2 teams and 22 players as part of the Kearsarge Mountain South League, Butch stepped up and started managing and coaching. He hasn't stopped since then, managing in the 8U, 10U, 12U and 16U divisions at one time or another, and has been a Goffstown Babe Ruth board member for several years. At times he has been involved with two teams as he has had daughters playing in two divisions at a time. Besides this he has also helped coach various ASA travel teams, all-star teams, his sons Little league, Babe Ruth teams and has spent several years as a coach in youth hockey programs.

Catching the first balls of the season were Butch’s three daughters, Lauren, Hannah and Shannon, who have each played Goffstown Babe Ruth Softball over the years.

GBRS thanks Butch for all he has done to help foster the organization, for helping to give the girls of Goffstown the opportunity to play softball at a competitive level, and for making Goffstown Softball the success that is has become.

Many thanks to all of the volunteers who helped and continue to help with work on the renovations and upgrades to the fields at Mountain View Middle School and Goffstown High School.

 

 

 

 

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM OPENING DAY GAMES 

 

 

 
Edward Jones 13 - Twisters 14 - Outstanding pitching from Kaylee started the game with 2 Strong innings, Alexa came in for one and Megan finished up the game for us. The pitchers are looking good. The catching was split between Morgan and Olivia for the game. Both girls did a great job with our pitchers and keeping balls in front of them.  Isabel and Raven were also solid at their positions. Out field played well with plays from Allyson, Alexandria, and Brianna to keep the runners from advancing on the bases. We had our first Grand Slam of season. Megan’s home run along with hits from Alexa, Kylie, and Adrianna  led the offense and patience at the plate from all the girls was key to the win.





Uptown Auto Repair 20 – Pizza Man of Hooksett 12 - For Uptown Auto Repair pitching duties were shared by Briannah Rivard and Marissa Magarian with 2 strikeouts for Rivard and Magarian only allowing 1 in her 3 innings. Catching for Uptown was Becky Hardy and Briannah Rivard with both girls letting nothing get by. Fielding for Uptown was on point with all girls making excellent plays but most notably was Stephanie Martinez catching 2 consecutive deep outfield pop flies.

Batting for Uptown was highlighted by solid hits by Peyton Moody and Kim Hamel, and home runs by Alexis Dowd in the first inning and Danielle Stanton-Turcotte in the third.



Crown Trophy 15 – You’re Fired 8 - Crown Trophy was led on the mound by Rene Roggenbuck, Johanna Osiecki and Emma Campbell with 6 strikeouts.
Crown Trophy hitting was led by Olivia St. Jean who went 3-4 and scored twice and Johanna Osiecki went 2-3 and scored four times.   Jade Erlman helped by getting on three times, two by a walk and one after being hit by a pitch.   Jade also scored three times.    


You’re Fired 14 – KRG 8 - A great game was played by all members of You're Fire resulting in the 1st win of the year.  A strong pitching performance was had by Page Labbe who pitched 3 innings earning the win.  Vivianne Schill and Summer Cote also assisted with both having strong glove performances at 1st (Vivianne) and 2nd (Summer).  The final score to the game which was called after 5 complete innings was You're Fired 14 and KRG 8.         


Crown Trophy 10 – KRG 9 -   The Crown Trophy team was led on the mound by Rene Roggenbuck, Johanna Osiecki and Emma Campbell with 8 strikeouts.   KRG Motorsports strong pitching was led by Kendall Elithorpe, Megan Yorkell, and Rebecca Zylak.  Crown Trophy got their offense from McKenna Philippon, Tess Barbaro, Johanna Osiecki and Jade Erlman who all went 1-3 at the plate.   KRG Motorsports was led offensively by Ally Curran who had two singles and a double and Maddie Abeel who added two singles. The game was very well played and it was extremely exciting.   Crown Trophy was down by two runs with two outs, no one on base in the bottom of the last inning.   Crown came back to score two runs to tie up the score and then Jade Erlman surprised everyone by doing a delayed steal when the catcher threw it back to the pitcher and she scored to win the game.

 




Brian Fournier Landscaping16 - Twisters 9 - Pitching duties for the Twisters were shared by Alyson McArdle and Olivia Brennen, with both girls doing well as beginning pitchers. Behind the plate Morgan Chase and Olivia Brennen had nice stops to keep the runners honest. Solid infield and outfield by the Twisters throughout the game with much improvement noted. The Twisters at-bat showed solid contact with hits from Megan Purcell and Alexa   Zienkiewicz and a bunt from Alexandria Mailhiot.

Huntley Mckenna 16 – Pizza Market 10  - For Pizza Market Kaitlin Leduc delivered 3 strong innings of starting pitching, striking out 5 while Irene Galatas completed 2 strong innings of relief striking out 4.   Abigail Pauquette showed great poise and hustle during her 3 innings behind the plate. In the field for Pizza Market Grace Nolan was able to hang on to a throw from the pitcher during the top of the 3rd inning to record her 1st out as a 1st baseman for the season.  At bat for Pizza Market Emmah Nolan showed great speed while she stole home on a pass ball in the bottom of the 5th inning while Kaitlin Leduc went 2 for 3 knocking in a run and Olivia Gagne went 1 for 3 with a solid single.

Twisters 12 - Superior Interiors10 - Pitching for the Twisters, Alexa Zienkiewicz had 3 strong innings, Kaylee Molan and Megan Purcell finished up the game with an inning a piece of shutout softball.   Morgan Chase caught all 5 innings and was great behind the plate. The Twisters presented a solid infield. Kylie Bryant did an excellent job at second base as well as backing up the pitcher every time. Batting for the Twisters Megan Purcell came through with a clutch hit scoring 3 runs. Alyson Mc Ardle laid down a nice bunt. Other hits include Adrianna Longhi, and   Raven Barriault. The other girls showed patience at the plate and drew lots of walks helping the Twisters score to victory.

Pizza Market 16 - Panthers 14 - For Pizza market Kaylyn Paquette delivered 2 strong innings of starting pitching striking out 2 while Olivia Gagne also completed 2 strong innings of relief striking out 2.    Gerry Nolin showed great promise in her 1st start at catching. She played 3 very strong innings and her never ending hustle minimized any stealing opportunities the opposition might have had throughout the game. A bases loaded bid was stopped in the top of the 1st when Irene Galatas made a shoe top catch at second base for Pizza Market and then was able to turn the situation into a double play when she had the awareness to tag the runner who had left second base on the hit to end the inning. There was also a nice ranging play by Kaitlin Leduc in the top of the 4th and a good play made at the other end of the inning ending 4 - 3 put out by Sydney Gagne. Great hustle allowed Sydney to be in position when the throw came in from the second baseman. Hadley Labbe of Pizza Market showed great improvement with her field awareness especially in the infield.






Goffstown Dentists vs GGCA  - For the Dentists Elaina Biron, Kori Chamberlin and Rylee Raab contributed offensively with multiple hits, some blistering.   Holly Chamberlin made an outstanding unassisted play at first base, while Erin Snook played stellar defense behind the plate. Also leading the attack with powerful blasts were Natalie Doucet, Emma Callander, Georgia Schill and Katie Cogswell.   Julia Souza and Julia Beliveau both had scorching hits and set the base paths on fire.


Goffstown Firefighters vs Dunbarton - For the Firefighters Brooke Nolan and Mia Carlson shined behind the plate not letting anything get by them.   The Firefighters bats were on fire with Brooke Nolan, Mia Carlson, Alyssa Hunt, Sara Moon, Chloe DiFranco, Maggie Hansen, Kenna Piecuch, Emily Hughes, Marissa and Stephanie Fyten all having a great turn in the batters box.


Goffstown Dentists vs Goffstown Firefighters - For the Dentists Katie Cogswell and Emma Callander lead off each inning with solid hits.   Julia Sousa contributed to the offense with two great hits of her own.   Kori Chamberlin and Katie Lewis shared the catching responsibilities, stopping most of the balls and making some key outs at the plate. Julia Belliveau had several unassisted outs as she tagged runners on their way to first base.   Holly Chamberlin and Rylee Raab played excellent defense at third while Erin Snook and Natalie Doucet shined while playing first.   Georgia Schill rounded out the defense, keeping the Firefighters on their toes with her defense at shortstop.

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