Lynchburg College Hornets Softball

[hawks08]

Lynchburg College is the 'Next Level' for my freshmen DD. LC is a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Lynchburg College and Roanoke College split the season title last year, however Emory & Henry won the post season tournament. These 3 teams will likely fight it out for the ODAC bid to the NCAA tournament.

LC is 6 -1 thus far. They took two games from Southern Virginia University late in February.

The Hornets won all three of its games this past Friday on the first day of play at Methodist College Invitational (Fayetteville, NC). The first game LC showed some strong offense with a 8-0 win over St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn, NY). Ali Manns (my DD, Weaverville, NC/North Buncombe) made her first appearance of the season in the last inning, getting 3 K's.

The next game, Lynchburg defeated Frostburg State University 2-1 with a late inning rally. Ali started and got her first win giving up 4 hits and 1 walk. :xyzthumbs

The Hornets closed the day with a 2-1 win over host #12 rated Methodist in eight innings. Brittany Edelen (Aquasco, MD/St. Mary Ryken) fouled off eight pitches with two outs in the top of the eighth inning before a wild pitch allowed the winning run to score. Jen Overstreet (Bedford, VA/Liberty)pitched all eight frames, allowing just five hits and no walks.

On Saturday, LC concluded its trip with a second place finish, defeating Division II Edinboro University (Pennsylvania) 15-4 in five innings, and losing the championship game 4-0 to Emory & Henry. LC used all their hits in the semifinal game because they were no-hit in the final. Ali started the championship game but her and the defense struggled. After 2 errors and 3 hits in the first, the lead was 4-0. Ali (5 inninngs) and Larissa Roscher (2 innings)(Centreville, VA/Westfield) shut them down the rest of the way but the EH pitching was excellent.

LC (6-1) will travel to Murfreesboro, NC to take on the Braves of Chowan College on Tuesday, March 9.

[CFBall]

hawks08.........great post! Just what we want to hear at the Next Level and its always nice to hear from you during the softball season. Have you got to see some of the games this year? Its fun, aint it? :D

keep'em coming for LCC!

[hanger4]

Great post hawks08. Good to hear Ali's getting time on the rubber. Whats going with Melody and Amy, don't see them on LC's roster ??

[hawks08]

hawks08.........great post! Just what we want to hear at the Next Level and its always nice to hear from you during the softball season. Have you got to see some of the games this year? Its fun, aint it? :D

keep'em coming for LCC!

CFBall... I did get to see very game this past weekend!! Watching your DD play at any level is just one of the best thrills that life has to offer. But yes, watching them play out their dream of playing at the Next Level is a total blast.
Its also hard to not be there for every game for the first time ever. I have coached or watched since she was 5. On the positive side, I will appreciate the games I do make, that much more.
Life is good. :xyzthumbs

[CFBall]

CFBall... I did get to see very game this past weekend!! Watching your DD play at any level is just one of the best thrills that life has to offer. But yes, watching them play out their dream of playing at the Next Level is a total blast.
Its also hard to not be there for every game for the first time ever. I have coached or watched since she was 5. On the positive side, I will appreciate the games I do make, that much more.
Life is good. :xyzthumbs

indeed it is the best thrill out there!!

plus sharing it with other players they and we know from years past :banana:

best of luck and be careful in the traveling

[hawks08]

Great post hawks08. Good to hear Ali's getting time on the rubber. Whats going with Melody and Amy, don't see them on LC's roster ??

Hanger4.... Unfortunately Amy has never been able to recover from her injury/surgery. At least for now, she has retired from pitching. I'm not even sure she is able to swing a bat without pain. I'm hoping a long rest will repair the damage and get her back on the field in some capacity. She IS an incredible talent.

Melody, has decided to stop playing ball. Melody was not going to be able to break into the lineup at first base because the position was filled with an all-conference college player. Her next option was outfield and that was going to take a year or so to break into the lineup. The all-practice, no play option wasn't something Melody wanted to do. She is a tremendous athlete and we will miss her terribly, but I understand she is very happy with her decision.

[hanger4]

Hate to here that about Amy for your right, she is an incredible talent. Hope all things work out for her.
Melody also is a tremendous athlete. Did so enjoy watching her play. From what I've "heard" she could sing her way to stardom :applause: anyway. Keep us up to date on Ali now, don't make us go to LC's www. :laugh1:

[fence]

thx for your kind words about amy
as of now she says her career is over
says she wont play again if she can't pitch

however she is rehabbing as if she is going to play again
started hitting a little soft toss last week without pain
starts simple pitching drills this week
has discovererd she misses the game so maybe we'll get lucky
going to do some fielding and throwing from infield positions starting tomorrow

after a couple of trying to do too much setbacks to her rehab she is on track to throw competitively again summer 2005
we shall see if the long layoff puts out that fire
hope not

[hawks08]

Fence....That is some hopeful news about Amy. It would be awesome to see her back on the field in 2005! Keep up the rehab Amy. We are pulling for your come back. :xyzthumbs

[hawks08]

The Lynchburg College softball team split a pair of games Tuesday at Chowan College, dropping the first 3-0, and winning the second 7-6 in six innings.

Danielle DiFranco (Midlothian, VA/Midlothian) had the Hornets’ only hit in the first game, slapping a single and stealing a base. Larissa Roscher (Centreville, VA/Westfield) threw one and 2/3 innings of scoreless relief.

Jen Overstreet (Bedford, VA/Liberty) allowed one run in four and 1/3 innings of relief to score the win in the nightcap, called in the sixth inning due to darkness. Julie Beyer (Chatham, NJ/Chatham) led the offense with a three-run double in the third inning, and drove in four runs overall.

Lynchburg (7-2) will compete in the Salisbury University Tournament in Maryland, this Friday and Saturday. They are scheduled to play Salisbury, the preseason Div III #1 team in the country and several conference champs.

[hanger4]

thx for your kind words about amy
as of now she says her career is over
says she wont play again if she can't pitch

however she is rehabbing as if she is going to play again
started hitting a little soft toss last week without pain
starts simple pitching drills this week
has discovererd she misses the game so maybe we'll get lucky
going to do some fielding and throwing from infield positions starting tomorrow

after a couple of trying to do too much setbacks to her rehab she is on track to throw competitively again summer 2005
we shall see if the long layoff puts out that fire
hope not
You go girl, you to fence. The best things in life require a lot of hard work which makes it all the sweeter when you get your hand on that gold ring. :xyzthumbs
My prayers to the :sun:

[hawks08]

SALISBURY, MD – The Lynchburg College softball team won a pair of games Friday at the Salisbury Sea Gull Invitational behind a five-hit, seven RBI day from senior Laura Gonder (Hopatcong, NJ/Hopatcong).

The Hornets opened with a 7-4 win over Cabrini College (PA). Jen Overstreet (Bedford, VA/Liberty) worked all seven innings for the win.

Lynchburg defeated Manhattanville College (NY) 12-4 in six innings. Erin Force (Bayonne, NJ/Bayonne) earned the win.


SALISBURY, MD – The Lynchburg College softball team dropped both of its games Saturday on the second day of play at the Salisbury University Sea Gull Invitational.

Kings College (PA) defeated LC 10-6 in the first game.

#1 Rated in NCAA Div III, Salisbury, upended Lynchburg 2-0 in the final game of the tournament. Jen Overstreet (Bedford, VA/Liberty) allowed just one earned run while striking out seven.

Ali closed out 1 game in these 4 games giving up one hit and no runs.

The Hornets (9-4) host Bridgewater College Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) doubleheader

[hawks08]

Been out of town for quite some time.... here our the games since I posted last:

March 17th Bridgewater College*
In game one, Caroline Cubbage who went 3-3 with two homers and seven RBI led the Hornets
W 9-0 (5), L 6-5

20th Eastern Mennonite University*
Danielle DiFranco was 3-3 in the nightcap, while Lancaster had another run-scoring triple. Laura Gonder was 2-4 with three RBI.
W 5-0, W 14-2 (5)

23th Mary Washington College
Junior Jen Overstreet earned her ninth win of the season on the hill for Lynchburg in the opener, allowing just one fifth-inning hit while striking out five.
W 2-0, W 6-3

25th at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College*
W 24-0, W 14-0
Junior Jen Overstreet and freshman Ali Manns combined for a no-hitter in the opener. Overstreet was perfect for three innings, striking out five Wildcats, while Manns walked one hitter in two innings.

27th Emory & Henry College*
Lauren Lancaster Drives in Five as Hornets Sweep Emory & Henry, 5-3 and 7-2 and take sole possession of first place in the ODAC at 18-5, 7-1.

[CFBall]

:applause:

welcome home and i hope you enjoyed your overseas trip with your family

nice to see Ms Mann doing well and the team!!

send our regards to her! :banana:

[fence]

congrats to ali on her no-no and to the team for the sweep of emory & henry

[hawks08]

A marathon windy freezing night in non-conference play at Rocky Mount VA sent the Hornets home with 2 losses against Ferrum College 4-2 & 12-11. With winds in the 20s and temps in the low 40s the Hornets got on the bus at midnight to head back home. :scared2: Overstreet and Force took the losses.

Fueled by two wins from pitcher Jen Overstreet, the Lynchburg College softball team defeated Randolph-Macon College Sunday, 8-5 and 10-1 in ODAC conference action.

Jen Overstreet posted victories in both ends of an Old Dominion Athletic Conference softball doubleheader Saturday at Virginia Wesleyan 13-0 and 9-0, both in five innings.

The Hornets are now 22-7 and 11-1 in the ODAC. :xyzthumbs

[hawks08]

Junior Christy Mays produced five hits and drove in four runs on the day as the Hornets swept an ODAC doubleheader Wednesday over Guilford College, 8-0 and 17-0 (both in five innings).

On Thursday, the Lynchburg Hornets team increased its win streak to seven games with a non-conference victory over D’Youville College (NY), 6-2, Thursday on Aubrey R. Moon Field. Christy Mays was 3-3 with an RBI, while Andrea Bingler delivered a two-run single for LC.

Lynchburg (25-7, 13-1) will travel to Newport News, VA tomorrow for non-conference action with #6 rated (32-4) Christopher Newport. First pitch with the Captains set for 2:30 p.m.

[hawks08]

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – The Lynchburg College softball team split a non-conference doubleheader with sixth-ranked Christopher Newport University Friday, winning the first game 6-3, and dropping the second 8-0 in six innings.

The Hornets broke CNU’s 19-game winning streak in the opener, with Danielle DiFranco (Midlothian, VA/Midlothian) going 3-4. Laura Gonder (Hopatcong, NJ/Hopatcong) was 2-4 with two RBI, while Jen Overstreet (Bedford, VA/Liberty) earned the complete-game win, allowing two earned runs. With the game tied at three in the seventh, Andrea Bingler (Covesville, VA/Monticello) drove in Laura Lancaster (Bent Mountain, VA/Cave Springs) to plate the go-ahead run.

The Hornets had just two hits in the nightcap, a Gonder triple and a Lancaster double. The Captains ended the day with a 33-5 record.

[hawks08]

RALEIGH, NC – Junior right-hander Jen Overstreet (Bedford, VA/Liberty) won her 20th and 21st games of the season while setting the single-season school strikeout record Saturday as the Lynchburg College softball team swept a non-conference doubleheader at Meredith College, 4-1 and 3-0. She has 112 strikeouts on the season, breaking Carla McAlister’s record of 108 in 2001.

Overstreet allowed four hits and one walk while going the distance in the opener, striking out five. Danielle DiFranco (Midlothian, VA/Midlothian) went 3-4 with two runs, and Julie Beyer (Chatham, NJ/Chatham) was 2-3 with a bases-loaded triple. Andrea Bingler (Covesville, VA/Monticello) was also 2-3.

Laura Gonder (Hopatcong, NJ/Hopatcong) provided all the offense that Overstreet would need in the nightcap, drilling a two-run home run. DiFranco and Morgan Crandall (Belfast, ME/Belfast Area) were each 2-3, while Overstreet again went the distance on the hill, throwing a seven-hit shutout with five strikeouts.

The Hornets improve to 28-8 overall – and travel to Roanoke College Monday at 6 p.m. for an Old Dominion Athletic Conference twin bill. This will decide the regular season champion.

[CFBall]

RALEIGH, NC – Junior right-hander Jen Overstreet (Bedford, VA/Liberty) won her 20th and 21st games of the season while setting the single-season school strikeout record Saturday as the Lynchburg College softball team swept a non-conference doubleheader at Meredith College, 4-1 and 3-0. She has 112 strikeouts on the season, breaking Carla McAlister’s record of 108 in 2001.

Overstreet allowed four hits and one walk while going the distance in the opener, striking out five. Danielle DiFranco (Midlothian, VA/Midlothian) went 3-4 with two runs, and Julie Beyer (Chatham, NJ/Chatham) was 2-3 with a bases-loaded triple. Andrea Bingler (Covesville, VA/Monticello) was also 2-3.

Laura Gonder (Hopatcong, NJ/Hopatcong) provided all the offense that Overstreet would need in the nightcap, drilling a two-run home run. DiFranco and Morgan Crandall (Belfast, ME/Belfast Area) were each 2-3, while Overstreet again went the distance on the hill, throwing a seven-hit shutout with five strikeouts.

The Hornets improve to 28-8 overall – and travel to Roanoke College Monday at 6 p.m. for an Old Dominion Athletic Conference twin bill. This will decide the regular season champion.

good luck and thanks for the great posts on Hornet Softball

[hawks08]

LC Softball Clinches Regular-Season ODAC Title with Doubleheader Split at Roanoke :applause:

SALEM, VA – The Lynchburg College softball team clinched its second consecutive Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) regular-season crown Monday with a doubleheader split at Roanoke College, taking the first game 5-3 and dropping the second 7-3.

The Hornets won the opener in eight innings, scoring twice in the top of the eighth on a Roanoke error. Brittany Edelen (Aquasco, MD/St. Mary Ryken) homered and scored twice, while Laura Gonder (Hopatcong, NJ/Hopatcong) also crossed the plate twice. Jen Overstreet (Bedford, VA/Liberty) worked all eight innings for LC, allowing just one unearned run.

Roanoke (27-9/13-3 ODAC) scored six times in the third inning of the nightcap to blow the game open. Edelen again had two hits, as did Lauren Lancaster (Bent Mountain, VA/Cave Spring) and Caroline Cubbage (Bridgewater, VA/Turner Ashby). Ali Manns (Weaverville, NC/ North Buncombe)pitched 3.2 innings in relief giving up 1 run. (Good job Ali... :xyzthumbs )

The Hornets (29-8/14-2), ranked sixth in the NCAA Division III Atlantic region, host Ferrum College Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. for a single game. The ODAC Softball Championship Tournament starts Friday at the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem, Virginia.

[hawks08]

good luck and thanks for the great posts on Hornet Softball
Thanks CFBall. Hope to see you at Pisgah/Owen & Enka/Owen on Wednesday. Congrats to Belmont Abbey on their Tournament Championship!

[hawks08]

After a first round bye, Lynchburg College had a flat game against Virginia Wesleyan and lost 5-1. LC defeated VW 13-0 and 9-0 in regular season play but VW, just coming off an upset win over Emory & Henry, shut down the powerful LC offense. LC led 1-0 after 5. VW tied it up in the 6th and scored 4 more in the 7th to shock the #1 seed.
Game 2 went much better for LC with a 13-5 win over #6 seed Eastern Mennonite. Then LC won a 1-0 tough exciting battle with Emory & Henry. LC had runners in scoring position every inning but finally pulled it out with a run in the bottom of the 7th.
In the losers bracket championship game, Roanoke and LC when back & forth with big hits but Roanoke pulled it out 7-5 to go on to play Virginia Wesleyan in the finals.
The finals were a heart breaker for VW. VW was up to 2-0, one out away from the championship and Roanoke had nobody on base. Roanoke managed 3 straight infield hits, then a 2 rbi single to left and a 3 run homer. In the 2nd game of the finals, VW went up 3-0 and then lost 4-3.