Lafayette & BRD

[CoachBell]

Many people may be selling Lafayette short, by watching the scores of their games and their current record I believe they and TABB are teams to watch in the second half of the season. No one should take them lightly.

THE BRD is defintely very competitive I believe that Warhill could beat Denbigh, Phoebus, Heritage, Hampton, and Bethel. Jamestown & Southampton could potentially beat all of the previously mentioned in addition to Kecoughtan. As for the rest of BRD they could potentially challenge and potentially beat the other top 4. I am not sure if this is always been the case or if BRD is particularily strong this year? Someone that has been around both districts awhile care to weigh in?

[wburgsball]

It appears to me the strength in the BRD comes from strong participation in travel ball. High school girls of this age group began travel probably in 10U program. There is a HUGE difference in skill from those who stuck it out (i.e. - worked hard)and continue to play 14U, 16U, etc. and those who quit.

[Will Gibbs]

Many people may be selling Lafayette short, by watching the scores of their games and their current record I believe they and TABB are teams to watch in the second half of the season. No one should take them lightly.


THE BRD is defintely very competitive I believe that Warhill could beat Denbigh, Phoebus, Heritage, Hampton, and Bethel. Jamestown & Southampton could potentially beat all of the previously mentioned in addition to Kecoughtan. As for the rest of BRD they could potentially challenge and potentially beat the other top 4. I am not sure if this is always been the case or if BRD is particularily strong this year? Someone that has been around both districts awhile care to weigh in?

Jamestown and Southampton definitely would not beat Kecoughtan. I have not seen the rest play, so I can not comment on them against Warhill. The BRD has some good teams, but you are selling the PD teams a litte short.

[wburgsball]

Lafayette defeated Smithfield 3-2 in 9 innings. It was a pitching duel! Special recognition goes to Smithfield's pitcher who didn't allow a line drive to the thigh slow her down. :clap2: Good game girls!

[CoachBell]

Lafayette played hard and were well coached by Bunn who made very smart calls with intentionally walking Dudney a couple times. The young freshman from Smithfield couldn't really contain the Rams as she gave up more hits in this game than over half the the games on the season. Cook did an excellent job on the remaining batters for Smithfield as Smithfield only produced 2 hits in the game which went 9 innings. With a few questionable calls by umpires who clearly didn't know the rules of the game and questionable on both sides. NO One can blame a game on umpires because if a team don't hit and score (hit being the key word) then it becomes difficult. Smithfield and Lafayettes defense both did great jobs. Taking out the frustration of umpires not knowing the rules of the game. The girls played a great game over all. Cook is to be commended for her pitching as she also lead the hitters on Lafayette's team. #16 had the game winner (vinson?) in the bottom of the 9th when Lafayette strung together 2 soft and 1 hard single.

Good job ladies the BRD is up for grabs but if York continues their winning ways it may be tough to catch them until the district playoffs.

[wburgsball]

Yes, Patti Vinson had the winning single. :clap2: Jenny Carroll was the winning pitcher for LHS.

We're looking forward to Friday's game with Bruton. Good luck girls!

[Bythenumbers]

Go York thank you SHS for the wakeup call this penthouse veiw is nice!

[CoachBell]

Lafayette keep up the hard work your team helps make the BRD as competitive as it is. Smithfield keep your heads up --- we are entering the second half and it's not to late to turn the bats on to make a run at district for playoffs.

[League of Their Own]

THE BRD is defintely very competitive I believe that Warhill could beat Denbigh, Phoebus, Heritage, Hampton, and Bethel. Jamestown & Southampton could potentially beat all of the previously mentioned in addition to Kecoughtan. As for the rest of BRD they could potentially challenge and potentially beat the other top 4. I am not sure if this is always been the case or if BRD is particularily strong this year? Someone that has been around both districts awhile care to weigh in?

For someone that has been around both districts, you obviously haven't a clue. I don't remember seeing you around very many PD games either. You seem to know a few of the players through travel ball, but the players you mention in the PD in your post have to tell you the caliber of play in the PD. I'll bet any of the girls you named in the PD could starter on any BRD teams. Their has always been couriousty between both districts and you seem to can make things happen so how about you make it happen. "PD vs BRD" cause I know York scrimmaged GHS and couldn't hit Coates and Tabb scrimmaged Warwick and couldn't hit Byrd so you be the judge, but be fair about it. I know Aleander struggled in a scrimmage against Tabb, but South Hampton couldn't beat Kecoughtan on KHS worst day. That's an insult. :mad:Which team would Smithfield like to play? GHS, WaHS or WoHS... take your pick?

[CoachBell]

Once Southampton Drops from our district I think we all will get the wish for PD and BRD to have non district match ups. Until that time it will be only speculation as to who would win. Maybe next year Smithfield could scrimmage any of those teams you mentioned? It wouldn't matter would be good for both teams.

Unfortunately I think that is how it would have to be, until again the BRD looses a team or two.

All in All it makes for interesting debate and posts. Actually great to see such pride in local schools especially around the sport of softball.

[softball93]

THE BRD is defintely very competitive I believe that Warhill could beat Denbigh, Phoebus, Heritage, Hampton, and Bethel. Jamestown & Southampton could potentially beat all of the previously mentioned in addition to Kecoughtan. As for the rest of BRD they could potentially challenge and potentially beat the other top 4. I am not sure if this is always been the case or if BRD is particularily strong this year? Someone that has been around both districts awhile care to weigh in?


It is better to remain quiet and have people think you are ignorant than to TYPE and prove them RIGHT.

[Coach Gabeler]

im the head coach at Warhill and i appreciate the kind words but to be honest our team has a long way to go with 7 freshman and 2 sophomores and with maybe 4 of them with any experience we will find it hard to beat anyone right now dont get me wrong we are getting better and down the road i think we will be fine but we need to learn to play as a team and get to know each other to get better as for tyhe BRD VS PD from what ive seen of our district and heard of the PD i think there would be some great matchups i can only hope we will all get to see those should be some great softball played

[League of Their Own]

It is better to remain quiet and have people think you are ignorant than to TYPE and prove them RIGHT.

Good point:lol:

[Coach Gabeler]

i will say that Lafayette has alot of talent and shouldnt ever be taken lightly they have a great coach in Tom Bunn and alot of hard working kids that play hard as do all BRD and PD districts i as a coach i always have believed that if you dontcome to play anyone and i mean anyone can knock you off at anytime so with that said good luck to all the BRD and PD teams the rest of the year:)

[hoggystyle26]

Laffayette definitely has the most talented pitcher in the District.

[CoachBell]

Now I don't know if I would go that far, she is doing a good job but who leads the district in Strikeouts and earned runs? Though she is a good pitcher I would definitely disagree with the best in the district. But she should keep up the hard work and good things will follow.