Girard Softball will begin registration the week of Monday, 30 March from 4pm to 6pm in the Gym Meeting Room.

Congratulations to the  Girard Lady Vikings 14U softball team for winning the 2008 JPRD-East Championship, and playing their entire schedule - regular season and postseason playoffs - undefeated!!!

 Also, congratulations to Sam Lange, for being selected to the JPRD-East allstar team and representing the Lady Vikings.......

The 11/12 Lady Vikings have advanced to the JPRD-East Final Four Tournament.

Good Luck and bring home the trophy!

SUB-DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 

In the First Round game on Thursday, July 10 against Lakeshore,  the Indians jumped out to a 1 run lead in the 1st inning, but after that, Girard's pitching shut them down the rest of the game along with some great defense, including a nice catch by left fielder Kaitlyn Seidel.  In the top of the 6th, Brooke Petkovich started a rally with an infield single, then Sarah and Savanah Macaluso each walked to load the bases for Cameron Angelo.   Cameron drove the ball to left field to bring in two runs, Robin Ledet walked to load the bases again, and Emily Bierman hit a shot to the first baseman to end the inning.  Rachel Ledet finished off the Indians by striking out the the final batter to leave the tying run on third base, ending the game by the score of 2-1!

In the Second Round game against Cleary, the girls fell behind early 4-0 in the first inning.  In the third inning, still trailing by a 4-0 score Brooke started off another rally with a single, then Sarah Macaluso walked followed by a hit by Savanah. Walks to Cameron, Robyn, Emily, and Rachel I, and hits by Sarah U, Rachel L, and Sam Dares gave us a 7-4 lead with no looking back.  Four more runs in the fourth by Brianna, Makayla, Brooke, and Sarah Macaluso made it 11-5.  In the 5th inning, we scored four more runs to make the final score 15-5 with one more game to go.  Emily B, Rachel I, Sarah U, Brooke P, and Savanah M each reached base three times in the game, aided by another solid pitching performance by Robyn and Rachel Ledet .

In the final game of the Sub-District against Harahan, the Lady Vikings jumped out to a 8 run lead in the top of the first inning and never looked back enroute to a 13-5 win.

The Lady Vikings will now advance to The Final Four at the JPRD Softball Complex starting Friday night, July 18th at 6 PM.

EAST BANK FINAL FOUR TOURNAMENT
The Pintos had a great year, but fell to Lakeshore in the Championship Game, 11-0.  The Lady Vikings had some great hitting in the game from the Macaluso twins (Sarah and Savanah), and also from Sarah Uzee with a double.   Congratulations again to a great team - the 9-10 East Bank Runner-ups -  Girard Lady Vikings.

GIRARD LADY VIKINGS 18U PALOMINOS - 2008 EASTBANK CHAMPIONS!!!

Head Coach:  Carolyn Hefner

* ALL GAMES PLAYED AT THE JPRD SOFTBALL COMPLEX ON SAINTS DRIVE 

ROSTER:  TBA 

First game:  Tues (5/13/08) @ 6:30  vs  Delta

Note:  Girard will not field a team in the 16U National League this year

Introducing the 9/10 GIRARD LADY VIKINGS ALLSTARS:

Catherine Marziale, Rachel Incardona, Ali Lange, Emily Gillis, Allison Davidson, Brandelyn Rauch. Newcomers this year include Sarah Uzee, Madison Camet, Kaylee Madron, Emily Bierman, Shelby Comberrel, Meghan Stemke, and Lexi Ruello.

Head Coach: Joey Lange
Assistant Coaches: Meg Lorio, Rodney Incardona, and Lauren Bordes. Special Assistant Sam Lange (when not playing for Eastbank 14 All-Stars)

    After falling into the loser’s bracket following a 5-4 loss to host Lakeshore, the Lady Vikings regrouped and stormed back with 4 wins in 26 hours to claim the Eastbank 9/10 championship, on Saturday, July 21. 

    Next up for the Lady Vikes was the challenge of defeating Pontiff twice on Saturday evening. In the 5 p.m. game, Emily Gillis once again came up big! In a 9-4 Girard victory, she pitched all six innings despite having to help get her mom to the emergency room earlier in the afternoon. The good news came shortly before game time that her mom was ok. Emily then went out and helped the Lady Vikes in a must win situation. She was assisted by great defensive plays from Brandelyn Rauch at third base, Emily Bierman in left center, Maddie Camet in right center, right fielder Rachel Incardona with a throw to nail the runner, and Allison Davidson starting another double play!!! The Lady Vikings’ hitters blew this game open with 7 runs in the 3rd inning, after 2 outs. Big hits were provided by Lange (RBI double), Marziale (RBI single), and Incardona (2 RBI single).

    From July 5th through the championship, the Lady Vikes were a hard-working and fun bunch to coach. I could not have asked for better. We practiced and played hard, but we also had a great deal of fun. Thanks to my team for your hustle, but mostly for your smiles, laughs, and friendliness! Thanks to my coaches- Rodney, Meg, and Lauren. It was a lot of hard work, but such a pleasure working together. And also thanks to all the parents for your assistance, support, and trust. You all have a lot to be proud of because your children are great ballplayers and great kids!!!!!
                                                                
Thanks,
Joey Lange

Our first district game was Wed. July 11th, 8:00 p.m. vs. Harahan at Bright Playground. Victory in the opener 12-0! Catherine Marziale fires a complete game 1-hitter. Allison Davidson inside the park homer - triple - 3RBI's, Lexi Ruello 2 RBI double.   

Thursday, July 12th, 6p.m.: GIRARD LADY VIKINGS over Delta, 18-0.

Friday, July 13th, 8 p.m.: GIRARD LADY VIKINGS over Bright, 10-0. The Lady Vikings are undefeated and still have not been scored on in the district round.

Final district game on Saturday 6 p.m. vs Pontiff.


JPRD-EAST FINAL FOUR TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, 18 July 2007 - 6.00p @ Lakeshore Playground:

GIRARD LADY VIKINGS (South #2) vs Lakeshore Lady Indians (North #1)