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You have permission to edit this article. Anna Cockhill, Taylor Sayers and Kathryn Emmert were all-conference selections as freshmen last season. Then, once we step on the field, were coach and player. Kylee Wetzel will be making the transition from outfield to shortstop this season, according to Schulte, and Audri Aakre will likely get some time at third base. It will be different and I have told [the players] that, Vigilantes head coach Megan Surginer said of the jump to varsity. East Helenas roster is void of seniors, but does feature five juniors, according to Surginer, and another six freshmen. Theyre chemistry is dynamite and you couldnt ask for more as a coach.. [Wednesday] weve got West and Senior, two of the better programs in the state coming to town. Belle fanned nine Butte Central batters in that victory a season ago and Pickett hit a two-run home run as the teams starting catcher. We have a lot of really promising incoming freshmen, Surginer said. Emmert also recorded a 3.24 ERA in 54 innings pitched. Belle is Megans daughter, and since her first year playing travel ball at age eight, Belle has been coached by her mother. Brooke Richardson was an all-state first baseman last year. (File Photo). Much of that aforementioned offensive production, or at least the leading edge of it, however, departed the program when Amber Countryman graduated last year. Dan Berger On Wine: Cabernet on the rocks? You can cancel at any time. The competitive nature of our core group is what keeps me excited, Miller said. East Helenas softball program was brand new last year and posted a winning record at the sub-varsity level. or anything. Helena Capital's Nyeala Herndon swings at a pitch in a crosstown softball game at Northwest Park during the 2021 season. Have Montana sports scores, news, commentary or analysis to share? Capital boasted a winning record last season, but went two-and-out at the state tournament. Alyssa Koenig (.400 batting average, three home runs, 19 RBIs), Brooke Ark (.396 batting average, five home runs, 30 RBIs) and Reegan Walsh (.356 batting average, five home runs, 19 RBIs) also graduated, leaving the program with two returning all-conference players. | We'd love to hear eyewitness Keep it Clean. There hasnt been a practice where Ive been disappointed in our effort or our attitude, Schulte said.
There was a problem saving your notification. Do Not Sell My Personal Information - CA Residents Only. Shes back and kinda just picking up where she left off at the plate and in the field, Schulte said. Like they were able to accomplish last year, the Vigilantes just want to have a winning season. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Official GameChanger teams will be marked with an official tag in search results and on team home pages. Sign up for our free newsletter: NAPA VALLEY JEWELERS - Ad from 2022-07-17, Skin by Tiffany Kaiser - Ad from 2022-07-19, Vintage Sothebys International Realty Lisa Bertolu - Ad from 2022-07-17, MEDIASPACE SOLUTIONS - Ad from 2022-07-19, BLUE NOTE NAPA VALLEY - Ad from 2022-07-14, Napa Valley Dentistry - Ad from 2022-07-19, BETTER HOMES GARDENS/WINE COUNTRY GROUP - Ad from 2022-07-17. person will not be tolerated.
Were really close, Megan said. They cant just become satisfied with where they are and I certainly dont think thats going to happen. Brooke Richardson, the Bengals all-state first baseman a season ago, returns for her junior year. For their efforts last year, both were named honorable mentions on the 2021 Independent Record All-Area Softball Team. Brooke Richardson connects with a home run ball in the Western AA semifinals against Glacier, a game the Bengals lost 16-10 in Helena.
You start with what you think may be a good [batting] order, Schulte said. For East Helena, 2022 will be its first varsity season. Share with Us. Kathryn Emmert tossed a complete game against Helena High in the Western AA Divisional to help the Bruins take third after a 6-2 win over the Bengals. Looking for them to lead the teamTheyre the engine of our team, They have a good relationship, both on and off the field. That young core, both at the plate and in the circle, seemed to make the biggest impact for the Bruins a season ago, and as they continue to grow as players, expect Capitals win total to do the same. Weve learned that dynamic over the years and its actually grown into something thats really fun.. Kendall Klemp (at catcher), Kalley May, Makenna Campbell and Madi Lamping are other players who will likely see their playing time increase this season. Ive told them that theyre very capable and that they just need to keep building on the skills that we taught last year. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Don't Threaten. Nine times the Bengals scored 10 or more runs in a game and fielded a roster with a good amount of seniors. Capital is scheduled to play Senior, at home, at noon on Wednesday. Sayers started at catcher and matched Cockhills .500 batting average and drove in 36 runs, while Emmert hit .310 and added 15 RBIs. In last seasons win over Butte Central, and really all year, sophomores Ella Pickett and Belle Surginer were the straw that stirred the drink for East Helena. Ive always loved the game of softball, Megan said. Sometimes it can be challenging, though, to know the mother-daughter relationship outside of softball. Get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox. In the meantime, expect sophomore Rylie Schlepp, as well as incoming freshman Faith Howard, to get some turns in the circle. Last year gave the players and coaches the confidence that could happen. 
Were gonna have a little bit of a different identity, I think, at times this year, offensively anyway.. Players like Amanda Nettleton, McKenna Moore and Rylee Solan are back for their senior seasons. As an old-school coach, girls that compete and that are driven to be better are who are really fun to coach.. We were really proud of our record, especially since it was a brand new program. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. A roundup of recent high school sports results involving Napa Valley athletes.
My expectations are yeah they were freshmen last year but we need them to continue to improve. Theres a lot of positivity, theres a lot of competition, but its been healthy competition.. Do Not Sell My Personal Information - CA Residents Only Update: Two dead in plane crash in rural Napa County; small fire put out, Police seek information after shooting in Napa; no injuries reported, Possible Skyline Park housing generating controversy in Napa County. We were building from the ground up and they really impressed me.. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. She has been back in Helena for the past 15 or so years and saw an opportunity to help give back by guiding East Helenas team. With offensive production to replace, Schulte said has liked what he has seen out of younger players this off-season. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 2 in NorCal softball playoffs, Update: Two die in Napa County plane crash that triggered small fire. Megan, who pitched for Helena Highs softball team and graduated in 1999, spent four seasons playing for Idaho State in the early 2000s. (File photo). PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. West follows at 2 p.m. Surginer said that, with the experience these freshmen bring, she has not had to teach the very basics of the game this off-season. We were pretty young last year, like a lot of other teams in the state, Capital head coach Mike Miller said. Youre probably going to see us switch it up quite a bit early in the year. Theyre all competitive girls.. Miller hopes that varsity experience pays off for his pitchers this year and expects to lean heavily on Herndon and Nettleton in the circle early on. Theyve been great additions and I think we can actually compete.. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. That has been a departure from last season when, as a brand new program, there were several players just being introduced to the game. Schulte said he feels like, in many instances, that he has options for different spots in the lineup. Capitals roster features those four aforementioned seniors, four more juniors, nine sophomores and six freshmen. Discover the hidden stories of Napa Valley wine. Its always great to have that opportunity right away to see where you stack up.. Siegers, Jenna Priddy, Lexi McNew and Jaedyn Kent are top contributors that graduated last spring, leaving some holes to fill for the Bruins. I think weve done a really great job this group has really embraced each otherWhat excites me is how they are around each other and how they are to one another. that is degrading to another person. daniel.shepard@406mtsports.com, 'Super fun' with 'Super Dave:' Dickenson tutors QBs at Marty Mornhinwegs high school camp, Plenty Coups native Terae Briggs signs to play professional hoops in Greece, Billings Central grad and Alabama signee Brock Blatter drafted by Chicago Cubs, Longtime Billings sportscaster Scott Breen to sign off this week. Bill Speltz: Griz football games you can actually find on TV what a concept. Im excited about that.. We had some seniors graduate last year [who provided] a lot of offensive production and did a lot in terms of putting balls in play pretty consistently, Bengals head coach Ryan Schulte said. Youll probably see anywhere between 10 and 12 girls getting turns at the plate. Kinda been coaching up these new freshmen who do have travel ball experience in the past. License| Ever since Ive been back in Helena since 2005 Ive just been really wanting to give back. She set numerous single-season program records, including in home runs (11), slugging percentage (1.041) and on-base percentage (.562). Be Proactive. Theyre just building onto a team that worked really well together last year. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Probably more than anything that Ive noticed with Brooke shes really taking on some leadership roles as a returner. Independent Record The Vigilantes pieced together a solid record playing as a sub-varsity squad a year ago. Nyeala Herndon was Capitals go-to starting pitcher as a sophomore, leading the team in appearances and innings pitched last season. We have some award winners back from last yearI expect good things out of those girls again.. The Vigilantes crowning achievement in their inaugural campaign was a 5-3 victory over Butte Centrals varsity squad, the same program East Helena will now face as a conference foe in the Southwest A.
Helena will play West at noon on Wednesday, with Senior to follow at 2 p.m. I think the AA presents a lot of different teams and the competition among teams is going to be awesome, Schulte said. CA Disclosures I just wanted to be able to do that and give the younger girls of Helena and East Helena a good example of women being strong and being able to coach sports.. Helena finished the season 13-13, and like their crosstown counterparts, went two-and-out in the state tournament. Koenig started 18 games and pitched 64 innings, while Faith Manibusan pitched in 22 games and filled 55 innings. Cockhill also garnered all-state honors as Capitals starting shortstop after hitting .500 with an OPS over 1.200 and 26 RBIs. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Napa Valley Prep Report: Justin's Hightower 5th in state in high jump; St. Helena seeded No. They were leaders for us in a lot of areas last year, but we need them to keep growing. Please subscribe to keep reading. Maloree English could see some time in the circle once she shakes off an injury. We encourage any user to create a GameChanger team and utilize our scorekeeping and stat management tools. At the plate, Herndon, along with Mackenzie Siegers, paced the team with six home runs.
Be Nice. The Bruins dropped six of their 11 games, including a 3-2 loss to eventual state champion Belgrade, by three runs or fewer and did so with three freshmen and a sophomore contributing a good chunk of the offensive production. GameChanger is beta testing solutions to establish authenticity of teams so fans can easily trust that the teams they follow will provide consistent game data. I think its just a matter of finding what fits best, whats our best order, to help us produce runs..
A lot of different teams are going to compete and Im excited to see how our girls go out and play. Miller said he expects her to play and make an impact somewhere on the field. Nyeala Herndon gets ready to throw a pitch as the Bruins knocked off, Prep Softball: Capital returns young core, Helena looks to replace key production, East Helena embarks on first varsity season, Daniel Shepard Privacy| Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The Bruins also added Ashley King, a senior transfer from Washington, to the mix. Both the Bengals and Bruins are coming off Class AA state tournament appearances, but are in different places when it comes to lost production from last years graduating players.
Theyve been playing together, in numerous different sports, since they were pretty young. Helena High hit 39 home runs, amassed a .370 team batting average and slugged .625 last season. Countryman was all-conference and all-state as Helenas starting catcher. Thats a big thing that weve looked at. Helena Capital's Nyeala Herndon gets ready to throw a pitch as the Bruins knocked offHelena High to win crosstown 13-7 at Mihelish Field during the 2021 season. This year, their teammates nominated them as Captains, Megan said. In the circle, Helena loses both of its primary pitchers from last season. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Use the 'Report' link on Status| He said that makes his team versatile, and that the competition has benefitted his team this off-season. We have a lot of good players back, so our expectations are a little higher. Richardson slashed .370/.453/.849/1.303 with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs. As a result of this open platform, there may be several versions of the same team. GameChanger reserves the right to contact a team's head coach to confirm that it is an official team. Threats of harming another First pitch is slated for 5 p.m. Email Daniel Shepard at daniel.shepard@406mtsports.com or find him on Twitter @IR_DanielS. They set a lot of offensive records for us and Kathryn did a great job on the mound for us, Miller said of his young core. She won seven games for the Bruins and struck out 58 batters in 65.1 innings. The games were originally scheduled for Tuesday, but were bumped back due to weather. HELENA Spring has officially sprung and the weather is trending warmer. She slugged nearly .700 and drove in 23 runs, earning second-team all-conference honors for her efforts. Ive had lots of good coaches throughout my years in the softball world. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. The St. Helena High softball team, shown after its North Coast Section Division 5 semifinal win over Clear Lake on May 24, hosts Point Arena in a Northern California Regional Division 5 playoff opener on Tuesday. (File Photo), A view from the third-base dugout at the new East Helena High School softball field. For Helena-area prep softball teams, that means it is time to get another season rolling. Helena High and Capital are scheduled to open their seasons on Wednesday with a doubleheader against Billings-area teams in Senior and West. East Helena opens against Stevensville on Monday, April 4. | accounts, the history behind an article. In Emmert, Herndon and Nettleton, the Bruins are getting the vast majority of their pitching from last season back. The Vigilantes begin their first-ever varsity season on April 4, at home, against Stevensville. racist or sexually-oriented language. Terms| Where exactly the ceiling is for this team will reveal itself as games are played, but Miller believes he has a very competitive group of younger players who are ready to take another step forward.
