Spartans loose 14-4 against Golden Senior High School and D’Evelyn Senior High School.
On August 31st, Girl’s Varsity Softball took their game to Golden Senior High School, losing 14-4.
According to Catcher Sarah Southard, the game was one of the hardest the team has had. However, Southard also notes the improvements made during the last inning. “In the last inning we really pulled whatever energy we had reserved deep down and played our hearts out,” said Southard. “Well, as much as anyone can when you’re down by ten. The first two people in our line up got singles, so there were runners on first and second. After that Becca [Junior Rebecca Randall] was up, and she hit a triple to right field, which scored two. I was right after Becca and I also hit a triple to right field, and Becca scored. Then Morgan [Senior Morgan Bruzas] hit a double and scored me.”
The next day, Softball went up against D’Evelyn Senior High School, losing again 14-4. Southard also notes that this was a difficult game, but also recognizes the good effort the Spartans put forth. “It was definitely a tough game, but we all played hard,” said Southard. “We worked well as a team, although nobody likes to losing, and that’s what killed us. Once people start getting down, it’s really easy for the whole team to take on that mentality, too. We did a good job though, of keeping our heads in the game. And I think that showed.”
Ultimately, Southard feels as though both games were fought hard and well. “It always hurts to lose, but the last inning of that game [8-31] really showed me that no matter who we play, we can always compete,” said Southard. “That’s something Jackson has always told us, but I don’t think anyone really took it to heart until we rallied in that last inning.”
Girl’s Varsity Softball will be playing in the Peach Fuzz Tournament from September 3-4.
TJ Softball Schedule:
8/25 – Aurora Central High School W 11-1
8/31 – Golden Senior High School L 14-4
9/1 – D’Evelyn Senior High School L 14-4
9/3 – Peach Fuzz Tournament
9/4 – Peach Fuzz Tournament
9/7 – Hinkley High School
9/9 – Overland High School (@ home)
9/10 – Evergreen High School
9/17 – Denver East High School
9/21 – Denver North High School (@ home)
9/22 – Strasburg High School
9/24 – Montbello High School (@ home)
9/28 – John F. Kennedy
9/30 – Denver West High School (@ home)
10/5 – League Tournament
10/7 – League Tournament
