Rush Softball News
--8/2/07--
Rush 12 Under Girls take 3rd...
The WV 12U Softball team extended their winning ways with a third place finish in the Covington Fall Ball Kick-Off Tournament on July 28th and 29th. The Rush started off Pool Play with a convincing 10 - 5 victory over the Madison County Team X-treme. This was followed by a 19 - 4 thumping of the Covington Line Drivers. In the third game of the day the New River Valley Diamonds scored two runs in the latter part of the game to squeek out a 3 - 3 tie. Rush Pitcher Brooke "BB" Bailey provided another stong pitching effort in this game allowing just 3 hits and getting great defensive support from the rest of the team.
Pool PLay Scores:
WV Rush 10 Madison County Team X-treme 5
WV Rush 19 Covington Line Drivers 4
WV Rush 3 New River Valley Diamonds 3
Record 2-0-1 #2 Seed
The Rush started out Bracket Play on Sunday with a hard fought 11 - 10 win over the Valley Blaze. Lindsey Bradley's double in the bottom of the sixth inning drove in the winning run from second to end the game.
In the next contest, behind an outstanding defense, the Madison County Team X-treme handed the Rush a 9 - 2 setback to avenge Saturday's defeat by the Rush.
Bracket Play Scores:
WV Rush 11 Valley Blaze 10
WV Rush 2 Madison County Team X-treme 9
Record 1 - 1 THIRD PLACE FINISH
Through 6 Tournaments the 12U's Team Record now stays at 19-8-2...
Leading Hitters for the Rush at the Fall Kick-Off were as Follows:
Shortstop: Karisa "KK" Coleman 10/14 2 Walks 7 Runs Scored
Catcher: Searria Perkins 7/14 1 Walk 5 Runs Scored
Second Baseman: Brianna "Birdy" Austin 6/14 3 Walks 8 Runs Scored
The Coaches of the 12U team would also like to send out a Great big THANKS for the families of the Rush Players for all the Food, Snacks, Refreshments, and most of all SUPPORT that has been supplied for these tournaments !!!
--7/30/07--
16 Under Rush Softball take third place in Fall Kickoff Classic.
The WV Rush 16u softball team participated in their last tournament of the year, taking the third place trophy at the Covington Fall Kickoff Classic on July 28-29.
The Rush started slowly, but eventually got it together and ended the day with a satisfying 6-4 victory over the Loudon Valley Storm. The team finished pool play with a 1-2 record and earned the #2 seed in their bracket.
In Sunday?s championship round, the Rush came ready to play. Sparked by an excellent effort from starting pitcher Christine Czekaj and a smothering defense, the Rush shut out the Giles County Mustangs 2-0 and advanced to the semi-finals.
Playing for a berth in the championship game, the Rush hung tough and battled the powerhouse Extreme Force Red team tooth and nail. After the dust had settled, the scoreboard showed the Rush on the short end of a 1-0 score. The defense again was stellar, especially up the middle with catcher Cynthia Huffman, shortstop Danielle ?Jersey? Gessie, second baseman Kala Richardson, and centerfielder Whitley Maro. Pitcher Czekaj took the hard luck loss, but again hurled an outstanding game.
Top hitters on the weekend included right fielder Sarah Mathis (4-9, two doubles, one triple), Maro (2-7, ground rule double; within 5 feet of clearing the fence), third baseman Ashley Highlander (4-11) and Gessie (4-14).
Manager Jeff Cobb and coach Tom Shoemaker were extremely proud of the effort and attitude displayed by the girls this year. All season long, opponents were complementary of our team?s attitude and hustle, and they appreciated our good sportsmanship. The coaches look forward to the majority of the team returning intact next year for another great season of Rush 16u softball.
Fall Ball Kickoff Tournament James River Sports Complex, Covington, Va
16u Pool Play
Game #1 – Covington Va Linedrivers 12, Rush 2
Game #2 – Christiansburg Va Heat 10, Rush 3
Game #3 – Rush 6, Harrisonburg Va Storm 4
16u Championship Round
Rush 2, Narrows Va Mustangs 0
Roanoke Extreme Force 1, Rush 0
2-3 overall tournament record
THIRD PLACE OVERALL
--7/12/07--
The Rush 16u attended the Commonwealth Games this past weekend July 7-8 in Salem, VA. The team finished 2-1 in pool play and finished #2 in our bracket. Unfortunately, the Lady Rush lost in the first round of the single elimination tournament on Sunday. Next up is the Summer Heat Tournament in Covington, VA on July 21-22.
RESULTS
Pool Play (2-1) #2 seed
Rush 4, Mason?s Cove (VA) Raiders 2
Floyd County (VA) Lady Buffs 9, Rush 0
Rush 8, Charlottesville (VA) Shockwave 1
Single Elimination Tournament
Lynchburg Rockers 7, Rush 4
OVERALL RECORD - - 8-8 after three tournaments
--7/3/07--
16 Under Softball Results
June 9-10 / Battle of the Border / Covington VA / 4th place / Overall Record 1-4
June 22-23 / Magic in the Mountains / Covington VA / 2nd place / Overall Record 6-6
Pool Play 1-1
Game #1 - Rush 16 Buena Vista Va 3 (W)
Game #2 Bath County Va 3 Rush 1 (L)
Tournament Round 4-1
Game #3 Rush 19 Homestead Va 4
Game #4 Rush 10 Covington Va 4
Game #5 Rush 9 Rockbridge Va 5
Game #6 Rush 4 Allegheny County 2
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Clifton Forge 6 Rush 1
--7/3/07--
12 Under Softball Results
The 12U WV Rush Traveled to Parkersburg this past Weekend to compete in the ASA State Tournament. The following are the Results:
Pool Play
WV Rush 6 Morgantown Lady Comets 6
WV Rush 6 WV Wildcats (Logan) 12
WV Rush 4 Stars & Stripes (Parkersburg) 6
Record 0-2-1
Bracket Play
WV Rush 6 Morgantown Lady Comets 2
WV Rush 3 TNT Explosion (Huntington) 8 (#2 SEED)
In 3 pool games the TNT Explosion did not allow any runs to be scored !!!
5th PLACE OVERALL FINISH
The Rush were led by the following:
B. Austin 6/10 4 Walks 5 Runs Scored
S. Perkins 5/10 5 Walks 3 Runs Scored
K. Coleman 6/14 1 Walk 5 Runs Scored
B. Bailey 5/13 2 Walks 3 Runs Scored
B. Bennett 4/8 2 Walks 1 Run Scored
M. O'Brien 5/12 1 Walk 2 Runs Scored
The 12U Rush's Record is Now 9 wins 4 loses 1 tie....
--7/1/07--
Rush girls grab second place
Congratulations to the West Virginia Rush 16-under softball team for grabbing SECOND PLACE at the recently completed 'Magic in the Mountains' softball tournament at the Jackson River Sports Complex in Covington, VA on June 22-23.
The Rush outscored their opponents 65-32 in nine games. Pitchers Christine Czekaj and Leslie Shoemaker led the charge, along with top hitters Whitney Maro, Sarah Mathis, and Cynthia Huffman.
The Rush will next take to the field on July 7-8 weekend when they competes in the Coventry Commonwealth Games in Salem, VA.
Pictured are (First Row, L-R) Whitney Maro, Emily Isaacs, Cynthia Huffman, and Kelsey Jones; (Second Row, L-R) Christine Czekaj, Kala Richardson, Macie Goodson, Coach Tom Shoemaker, Leslie Shoemaker, and Sarah Mathis. Not pictured are Liza Honaker, Ashley Highlander, Jackie Solak, and Coach Jeff Cobb.
WV Rush softball pick up first tournament victory...
Congratulations to the WV Rush softball teams for a dominating performance at the Magic in the Mountains tournament on June 22-23.
The 12U team took FIRST PLACE in their age division, while the 14U team took a hard fought FOURTH PLACE in their division. The 16U team wrapped up a dominating Rush weekend by placing SECOND PLACE in their age group at the tournament. Next up is the Coventry Commonwealth Games in Salem , VA on July 7-8.
I am very proud of all the Rush players, coaches, and parents for representing our organization so well. The Royal and Orange certainly left their mark on this tournament!
Bruce Lowman Rush President commented, " I am extremely proud of the girls and their coaches. My wife Tempest and my son Halen had the pleasure of attending a couple of the games on Friday. They have a big support base and the parents should be proud of them. They cheer and everyone has a good time. This is an example of what the Rush exemplifies---hard work+dedication=success."
Way to go and keep up the great work. What an Awesome Season so far!!!
Jeff Cobb
16 Under Head Coach
Event: BATTLE OF THE BORDER Invitational Tournament
Sponsor: Softball Nation (http://www.softballnation.com)
Date: June 9-10, 2007
Location Jackson River Sports Complex, Covington Virginia
WV Rush 12u – Second Place
WVU Rush 14u – First Place
WV Rush 16u – Fourth Place
