Fox Hunt: Webster 16, Fox 1

Fox has fallen on hard times, at least on the JV level. This marks our third win in a row over what used to be a tough foe.

Best thing about this game? I had a sub gig and was running a few minutes late and probably because of that and maybe a couple other reasons the girls were not ready to go when we started our warm-up. It was, undoubtedly, our worst pre-game all season long and I had to call the girls out on it. No one likes criticism, even when it’s deserved, but the ability to respond to it in a positive way is a key life skill and I’m really proud that our girls did just that. The played a crisp game, took good at bats, stayed focused afield and on the bench, and took, and kept, control of the game, which ended with a (sort of) walk-off 2-run homer down the left field line by Elise Keller to trigger the 15-run mercy rule.

The Warriors tried a slow pitcher and a fast one, but neither had good control and issued 12 walks and hit two batters. Good, aggressive base running put the game out of reach by the end of the first and Josie Krueger slammed the door for her seventh win.

Varsity injuries might start to alter the look of our lineup as we head down the stretch, but I’m confident in our ability to use our depth. Thursday’s game against the Ritenour Huskies (also orange and black, incidentally) will be a non-starter start similar to the Lutheran South tilt. We have a very strong opponent in Marquette on Friday and then head over to the Affton complex to defend our Hancock Tournament title. (No bus transportation, remember.)

Our record now stands at 12-2 with three regular season games to go. Oh, and Tim Cerutti stopped by the see us; he plans to see lots more of us next year!

Jessica Peterson did good work behind the plate.

Maya Litton added a hit, scored two runs, and gets ready to dash home.

Kayleigh McGrew heads home from second and Julia Love's single.

Elise Keller steals third after one of her three walks.

Julia Love steals second and heads for third on a wild pitch.

On Sophomore Day Jenna Hoffman reached base and scored all three trips to the plate.

Elise Keller speeds toward third and heads home on her game-ending round tripper.

Good game? Yep! Heading for the debrief in left field after the game.