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[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

Originally Posted by CoachBell

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. 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. 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!