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Saturday, December 30
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from the CHS Fastpitch organization. You will notice that all of news from the 2006 Fastpitch season has been archived under 2006 War Eagle News. The 2007 season is coming fast so check back for updates on our off season work out program, as well as the players who are playing spring travel ball.
Monday, March 5
Don Applegarth Passes Away.
The Lady War Eagle softball program has lost a long time supporter as Donnie Applegarth has passed away after a long illness. We would like to send our deepest condolences to Janet, Sara, and Chris on Don's passing.
Thursday, April 12
Concession Fundraising Is A Lot Of FUN!
Thanks to all who came out this week and worked in the concession stand, cooked hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, chicken nuggets, worked the scoreboard and the music! We have had a lot of fun this first week and it has been a pretty successful start to our fundraising. We will be working 12 more games this spring and we need more people to volunteer. If you can , be at the field this coming Tuesday night at 5:00 to prepare for the 6:00 game.
Monday, April 16
Softball Sign Renewal Form
As we discussed during our last booster club meeting, we need to start trying to get new field sign sales and renewals going as early as possible. Attached is the updated sign form. Print this out and let's get those sign sales and renewals going!
Handout: Softball Sign Form 2007
Tuesday, April 17
CONCESSION STAND HELP NEEDED!
As you may have heard, we are opening the concession stand for Park & Rec games this spring, and we require the help of every CHS Fastpitch Booster Club member, and players as well. Below is a listing of the dates that we are going to need help cooking, taking orders, working in the press box (music, scoreboard), and other. So far this has been a lot of fun and made us some $. Please contact Tim Stowers at 678-878-6259, or Dave Montrois at 770-287-8451 to let us know what dates we can depend on you for. Your help is needed and appreciated!
Note: Please arrive 30 minutes before game start time to help prepare for the game.
UPDATE: Games on Friday April 20th have been cancelled.
Date Time
Thursday, April 19, 2007 6:00pm
Friday, April 20, 2007 5:45pm (CANCELLED)
Friday, April 20, 2007 7:30pm (CANCELLED)
Monday, April 23, 2007 5:45pm
Monday, April 23, 2007 7:30pm
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 6:00pm
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 7:30pm
Thursday, April 26, 2007 6:00pm (Rain Out)
Friday, April 27, 2007 5:45pm
Friday, April 27, 2007 7:30pm
Monday, April 30, 2007 5:45pm (Baseball?)
Monday, April 30, 2007 7:30pm (Baseball?)
Monday, April 30, 2007 6:00pm (Baseball?)
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 6:00pm
Thursday, May 03, 2007 6:00pm
Monday, May 07, 2007 5:45pm
Monday, May 07, 2007 7:30pm
Monday, May 07, 2007 6:00pm
Monday, May 07, 2007 7:30pm
Tuesday, May 08, 2007 6:00pm
Thursday, May 10, 2007 TBA
Friday, May 11, 2007 5:45pm
Friday, May 11, 2007 7:30pm
Monday, May 14, 2007 5:45pm
Monday, May 14, 2007 7:30pm
Friday, May 18, 2007 5:45pm
Friday, May 18, 2007 7:30pm
For a word document with this information, download the attached handout.
Handout: Spring Concession Stand Dates
Thursday, May 3
Ashleigh McGlothlin OK After Surgery
I spoke with Bobby McGlothlin this afternoon and he told me that Ashleigh's surgery went very well. The doctor did not put a time table on how long the process of rehab would be, but did say she should be fine to play softball. Whether that means she'll be ready by the Higher Ground camp, or if it may take a little longer really depends on how good the rehab goes. We took it as good news. Get well soon girl we need you!
Saturday, May 12
Kasey Smith Injured During Basketball Game
We have another injury to report. This time it is Kasey Smith. She recently injured her ankle in a basketball game and will be in an air cast for 4 weeks and has been ordered not to compete in anything during that time. So finally after knowing this kid for 11 years, she is forced to take a break from softball, basketball, and soccer. Knowing Kasey though, she'll be back on the field before you know it. Get better soon!
Tuesday, June 26
HIT A THON 2007
Attached is a link to download this year's HIT A THON form. If you have any questions contact Coach Garner. This is one of our biggest fundraisers, and has been successful for the last 5 years. This year East Hall comes to Talon field and we should have a lot of fun as we always have!
Handout: Hit A Thon 2007
Sunday, July 15
Higher Ground Fastpitch Camp Is On!
UPDATE 7/20/07: The camp came to an end this Thursday, and we have found out a lot about this team. The girls were very tired which was a good sign that everyone worked hard. We had several girls who really stepped up this week and it really showed especially towards the end of the camp. We did have some who need to work a little harder, and hopefully that will happen next week. As Coach Garner said, every position with the exception of 2 or 3 are up for grabs, and they will go to the hardest working players who show the most improvement, and who deserve the position. Good camp ladies, and remember to keep working hard. For us to have a good season, everyone on the team is going to have to step it up!
The Lady War Eagles first day at Higher Ground Softball Camp in Anderson SC got off to a soggy start as the JV won their first game, and the Varsity was winning their game when the games were called. And before we could get to the bus, the bottom just dropped out. That was the wettest we've been in a while. Anyway, there was a lot of excitement as I think the girls were looking pretty good for this early in the summer.
I'll try to put some info on here as I can. Also, I have set up a photo album that you can go to and see some pics. Either click on Photo Album at the top tool bar, or click on the headline to go straight there!
Saturday, July 28
Sign Sales Intro
As you have heard, our new sign sales and renewals have been going pretty strong as we are getting great support from local businesses! We do need to sell some more though and several players have asked for something else other than the sign up form, so attached below is a new softball sign introduction letter that you can give to a prospective business when selling a sign. If you have any questions contact Coach Garner, Dave Montrois, or Jerry Armour.
Handout: Sign Renewal Intro Letter
Wednesday, August 1
Softball Family Get Together This Sunday Aug 5th
The CHS Softball Team will have a family get-together this Sunday August 5th at 1:30 at Sardis Park. Each family should bring their own food and drink as grills and chefs will be available to get things cookin. Also bring chairs and swim gear as boating and tubing will be happening. Please join your teammates and their families as we relax and enjoy each others company before school and the season get underway!
Handout: Softball Family Get Together This Sunday Aug 5th
Wednesday, August 1
Softball Booster Club Dues are Due Sunday Aug 5th
Booster dues are due Sunday, August 5th as we need to order T-shirts to have them in time for our season home opener on the 23rd. Remember for the $75 dues you get two T-shirts and we need to know your sizes, so if you haven't filled out the form please call Kim Smith or send the form with payment to practice with your daughter. Any questions about your Player Account please call Dave Montrois.
Wednesday, August 1
Our Sign Sponsor List is Growing Fast!
Saturday, August 4
2007 Photo Albums Added
I have added a photo album for the Varsity and JV teams. Click on Photo Album in the top toolbar to see the pictures from this past Friday as well as more that will be added as the season goes on.
Monday, August 13
Picnic and HitAThon Pics Posted
Click on Albums in the tool bar above to see pics from our family picnic at the lake a few weeks ago plus pics from this past weekend's hit a thon with East Hall.
Wednesday, August 15
Lanier Point Tournament Starts This Friday!
The first Varsity tournament of the year begins this Friday at Lanier Point in Gainesville. For all varsity players, note that you will need to meet in the cafeteria of the school at 3:30 to prepare, and we will be leaving at 4:00 sharp. First game time is 5:30 (I think). JV players that want to go and watch the tournament can ride the bus with the Varsity, but will need to bring money to get in the gate.
It is going to be very hot this weekend, so be sure to hydrate yourself well!
Saturday, August 18
Lanier Point tourney swings into action
Click on the headline to read the story from AccessNorthGA.com on day 1 of the Lanier Point Tournament.
Saturday, August 18
Taking the field: County teams begin softball season today
Click on the headline to read the article from GainesvilleTimes.com about the beginning of the 2007 softball season.
Thursday, September 6
Lady Elephants hold off Chestatee (Courtesy of Jeff Hart @ AccessNorthGA.com)
GAINESVILLE - Gainesville took advantage of three Chestatee mistakes in a four-run third inning and then held on for a 5-3 win in both teams' Region 7-AAA opener Tuesday in girls softball action.
Gainesville coach Clay McDonald said it was the kind of win his team needed.
"We've lost some games on mistakes and we were able to take advantage of their mistakes," he said. "We made some mistakes too but were able to get out of trouble a couple of times."
McDonald also knew it would be a tough game after his Lady Elephants handed Chestatee an 18-2 beating earlier in the season.
"We knew they would be ready for us and the girls stepped up and did a good job," McDonald said. "It was a very even game and we held on at the end."
Chestatee (0-7, 0-1 in region) loaded the bases in the bottom of the seventh with two outs but could not get the big hit despite rapping out 10 in the game. The Lady War Eagles stranded 11 baserunners in the game.
Gainesville (4-7, 1-0) led 4-0 after the third inning but Chestatee scored single runs in the third, fourth, and fifth innings to close the gap.
Caitlyn Ludwig got the win going the distance and allowing just two earned runs.
Rachel Kelly took the loss allowing just two earned runs and six hits.
Thursday, September 6
Gainesville Defeats Chestatee 5-3 (Courtesy Gainesville Times)
Gainesville 5, Chestatee 3
Caitlyn Ludwig led the Lady Red Elephants on the mound with seven strikeouts Tuesday night at Talon Field in Gainesville. Ludwig also had two hits and two runs scored.
Lauren Tavao and Emily Windhorst added a hit for Gainesville.
Terry Armour led the Lady War Eagles with two hits and an RBI.
Rachel Kelly and Megan Stowers added two hits a piece for Chestatee.
Gainesville plays host to Pickens County at 5:55 p.m. today, while Chestatee travels to Lumpkin County at 6 p.m. today.
Thursday, September 6
Lumpkin County no-hits Chestatee (Courtesy Jeff Hart @ AccessNorthGA.com)
Lumpkin County dominated Chestatee and won a mercy rule game 15 – 0 that was called with two out in the fourth inning. Jade Butler and Jade Grindle combined to no-hit the War Eagles, in facing just one more than the minumum through four innings pitched.
Freshman shortstop Rachel Kelly had a hit taken away by Lumpkin shortstop Meghan Cantrell, who made a nice pickup of a hard hit ball up the middle. Cantrell's throw to first was high, allowing Chestatee’s only baserunner to reach.
The War Eagles were plagued by errors (8) throughout the game, but center fielder Rachel Montrois made a nice grab of one of the hardest hit balls of the game off the bat of Chelsey Edelberg. Alyssa Van De Water made a nice scoop of a hard hit ball to second and Ashleigh McGlothlin played well at first.
Freshmen Stephanie Ward and Ashley Payne pitched for the War Eagles, with Ward going 2 innings and allowing 3 hits and 4 earned runs with 7 walks and 1 strikeout. Payne relieved and allowed only one earned run in 1 2/3 innings while giving up six hits and walking one.
The Lumpkin offense was led by cleanup hitter Morgan Chapman, who was 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored and also reached on a walk as well. Chelsey Edelberg was 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored while Emily Gaddis scored 3 times as well.
The War Eagles head to East Hall on Thursday (9/6) to take on the Vikings at 6:00.
Sunday, September 9
War Eagles Thumped In Cherokee Invitational
In what will probably go down as the worst beatdown a Chestatee team has ever endured in the history of the school, the Lady War Eagles were handed some of the worst beatings I think any of us have ever witnessed. The team - outside of about 2 or 3 innings - were just never even competitive. Take the following weekend lowlights for instance:
1. The Lady War Eagles were outscored by 53 to 7 over 4 games.
2. Against Marist, every player on the team was put down in order by strikeout, and the only runner the War Eagles were able to put on the pads made it on a dropped 3rd strike.
3. Again against Marist, after playing the first 1 2/3 innings pretty good, an infield hit should have been an easy out to 1st base and the 3rd out, was instead was thrown over the 2nd baseman's head to the fence, thus beginning the blood letting which led to 12 unanswered runs and a lopsided run rule defeat.
4. An average of almost 10 errors per game (double if you count the mental errors that are not technical errors).
5. Each opponent scored in double digits.
To say this was an ugly weekend is saying it nicely. Game summary's will be added later, but I think the best thing we can do is put this horrible performance at Hobgood behind us and move on, but at the same time hope that we can look back on this experience as the turning point of our season!
Sunday, September 9
North Cobb Fastptich Softball Tournament This Weekend
Click on the headline above for information on our next tournament. On this page you can find driving directions, game times, etc.
Tuesday, September 11
Lady War Eagles Get Important First Win!
The Lady War Eagles got a team performance tonight that showed what can happen when everything clicks, defeating the Lady Knights of Johnson by a run rule score of 12-2 in 5 innings. Stephanie Ward pitched a game that showed her potential, the defense played well, and the bats were alive! A great performance that got that monkey off our backs!
Next up this Thursday night we play at Flowery Branch! Let's keep this momentum going and build on tonight!
Tuesday, September 11
Lady War Eagles get first win over Johnson by Jeff Hart (courtesy AccessNorthGA.com)
GAINESVILLE - Thirteen turned out to be the lucky number for the Chestatee girls softball team Tuesday.
After opening the season with 12 straight losses, the Lady War Eagles got their first win of the season with a 12-2 pounding of Johnson at Talon Field.
Freshman pitchers Stephanie Ward, who earned the win, and Rachel Kelly combined on a two-hitter and allowed just one earned run.
"We're a very young team with five freshmen starters and two freshmen pitchers and they are still learning how to play at this level," Chestatee coach Tim Garner said. "We made some plays and finally got that first one. I can't tell you how good it feels."
The game was called after five innings because of the 10-run Mercy Rule.
Chestatee (1-12, 1-3 in Region 7-AAA) got two hits and and one RBI each from Terri Armour and Rachel Montrois. Katy Womack had two hits and Kelly, Kasey Smith, and Alyssa Vandewater had one hit each for the Lady War Eagles.
Johnson's Lauren Johnson went the distance in taking the loss for the Lady Knights (1-13, 0-4). Caitlin Kent had both of Johnson's hits in the game.
Note: Click on the headline to see the article and the picture of Rachel Kelly at AccessNorthGA.com.
Tuesday, September 11
NEW Online Store
Click on Sportswear in the toolbar above (or click the headline) and see all of the cool stuff that you can get for your daughter or yourself with several CHS logos to choose from. I just noticed that it came up a few moments ago, and it looks pretty cool.
Thursday, September 13
Lady War Eagles Show Heart In Loss
The Lady War Eagles tonight showed heart after battling back from a 4-0 first inning deficit to fall in a hard fought game by the final score of 5 to 3. We made some errors to begin the game, but played good after the shaky start. We are showing some improvements, so hopefully the girls will see tonight as a positive and keep focus on improving each time we hit the field so that maybe we can put it together by the region tournament!
Monday, September 17
Lady War Eagles Competitive in North Cobb Invitational
This was our best tournament of the year. Although we didn't win as many games as we would have liked, we did look much better this tournament than our last one, and we were competitive in all of the games played. Friday night's games were rained out, so the girls went out to eat and had fun bowling for a couple of hours. Then when we got back to the hotel, there was a team from Brunswick on the same floor and the girls kind of went dance crazy.
On Saturday we basically played 5 games in a row, and outside of a game against Dalton, we were competitive in all games - even winning a game against Wheeler by the final of 8-0. Here are the scores:
Game 1 vs. Marietta (5-AAAAA) L 3-9
Game 2 vs. Wheeler (6-AAAAA) W 8-0
Game 3 vs. Dalton (7-AAAA) L 0-7
Game 4 vs. Hiram (4-AAAAA) L 1-5
Game 5 vs. Murray (5-AAAAA) L 2-4
I don't think we did too bad against 4 teams from 5A classification and 1 team from 4A classification. Hopefully now the girls can carry some of this over into the next 3 weeks of region games.
Wednesday, September 19
Chestatee Tripped Up By West Hall 5 - 2
Click the headline above to read the article. Below is the write up courtesy of AccessNorthGA.com:
GAINESVILLE – Prep softball teams stepped away from the tournament play that began Monday with several mid-week games on the local slate. West Hall topped Chestatee while Johnson outlasted Gainesville in local fastpitch softball action.
West Hall 5, Chestatee 2
The Lady Spartans capitalized on Chestatee’s defensive breakdowns to score unearned runs in four of seven innings to post a 5-2 victory Tuesday at Talon Field.
Emily Hammonds posted the win for the Lady Spartans, striking out three while yielding just one earned run. Rachel Kelly took the loss for the War Eagles, despite giving up one earned run in a complete-game effort.
Rachel Montrois had two hits to lead Chestatee offensively.
Both teams return to action Thursday. West Hall travels to Lumpkin County, while Chestatee visits Gilmer County.
Friday, September 21
Gilmer stays perfect in 7-AAA (Courtesy of AccessNorthGA.com)
ELLIJAY - The Gilmer girls softball team ran its win streak to seven straight after after taking a 9-0 win over Chestatee Thursday in Region 7-AAA action.
The Lady Bobcats (9-5, 7-0 in region) held Chestatee (2-21, 1-5) to just four hits.
Kim Garrett got the win for Gilmer striking out four in going the distance. Chestatee freshman Rachel Kelly took the loss for the Lady War Eagles.
Tori Crawford led a hard-hitting Gilmer offense connecting for her first career home run, driving in two in the process early in the game to get the Lady Bobcats going.
The Chestatee offense was led again by senior third baseman Terri Armour, who had two hits and a stolen base. Senior catcher Kasey Smith and freshman shortstop Ashley Payne each had a hit for Chestatee.
Chestatee next will play host to White County at Talon Field next Tuesday. Gilmer next will take part in the Morgan County tournament starting Friday. |
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Wednesday, October 3
North Hall snaps losing streak, blanks Chestatee
By Jeff Hart
MURRAYVILLE - Caitlin Rice pitched a four-hitter with 10 strikeouts and Anna Bower had three hits, including a home run, to lead North Hall to an 11-0 win over Chestatee Tuesday in region 7-AAA action.
North Hall (12-12-2, 5-5 in region) pounded out 13 hits and the defense behind Rice committed just two errors. The Lady Trojans had committed nine errors in their last two games.
Chelsea Clever had three hits and Hannah Doster and Rich each had two hits for North Hall.
Chestatee got hits from from seniors Terri Armour and Ashleigh McGlothlin, junior Rachel Montrois and sophomore Alyssa Van De Water. Freshman Rachel Kelly took the loss for the Lady War Eagles.
Friday, October 5
Nettes close out 7-AAA season with win
JASPER - Pickens closed the regular season Thursday with a 7-1 win over Chestatee in Region 7-AAA action.
The Nettes finished second in the region and will be the No. 2 seed in the upcoming region tournament next week.
Seniors Sadie Walker, Mary Alice Jasperse, Whitney Shirley, Brittany Sutton and Jenna Jarrett all finished up their home careers on a high note each contributing to the win with key hits and execution on offense.
Freshman Kayla Byrom had 12 strikeouts and the only Chestatee run came in the third on a throwing error by the Nettes.
The Nettes scored single runs in the first and second innings and blew the game open with a four-run fifth.
Sunday, October 7
Region Tournament Begins Monday Night
The Region 7-AAA tournament kicks off this Monday night with the CHS War Eagles taking on North Hall at North Hall field. The game begins at 5:30. Basically it is like this: The records each team in the region had to this point does not mean anything except for seeding purposes only. This is single elimination so the team that wins moves on, and the teams that does not win is out. Let's go Lady War Eagles and win! You have a chance to do something special.
Monday, October 8
North Hall advances to 7-AAA tourney
By Jeff Hart
MURRAYVILLE - Megan Rogers pitched a one-hitter to lead North Hall to 10-0 win over Chestatee Monday in a play-in game to advance to the Region 7-AAA girls softball tournament.
Rogers fanned nine in the game, which was called in the fifth inning because of the Mercy Rule.
Kelsey Gibbs had three hits and Hannah Stevens was 2-for-3 with two RBI. Hope West had two hits and one RBI.
Senior Anna Bower had a hit and three RBI and Hannah Doster also had a hit for the Lady Trojans (14-12-2).
North Hall advances to the first round and will play No. 2 seed Pickens at 4:30 Tuesday at Lanier Point.
Thursday, October 9
Softball Awards Banquet to be at Ryan's Steakhouse on GA 400 on Tuesday, 10/23 at 6:30
Congratulations to Terri Armour for being selected to the Times All Area 2nd team!
Here are the Varsity Award Winners from this past season:
War Eagle Award - Terri Armour
Scholar Eagle Award - Terri Armour & Rachel Montrois
MVP - Terri Armour
Silver Bat - Terri Armour
Golden Glove - Ashleigh McGlothlin
Most Dedicated - Ensley Martin
Coach's Award - Rachel Montrois
This was a great night which all of the seniors were shown great appreciation for their years of playing for the Lady War Eagles. Great Job to Terri Armour, Ensley Martin, Ashleigh McGlothlin, and Kasey Smith for all of the hard work that has been put in for the last years. Some of us have coached most of these girls since they were 5 years old, and as hard as this past season was, if you look at their overall body of work, they had a great 12 years! Thanks ladies for the memories that you have given us not only this season but in years past as well!
Booster Club will pay for players and coaches while all else will pay Ryan's for their meal. Eatin' will begin promptly at 6:30 as this is a school night.
Wednesday, January 16
Chestatee High School looking for new softball coach
Chestatee High School is searching for a new softball coach, principal Bill Thompson announced on Monday.
Former coach Tim Garner, who is also the War Eagles wrestling coach, will remain at the school but will only coach wrestling.
“We really appreciate the hard work and time he put in with the girls,” Thompson said.
Garner compiled a regular-season record of 2-26 with the War Eagles in 2007.
Thompson said he has interviewed one candidate for the position and expects to talk with several more in the coming days.
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