Eagles
rally for season's first win
Gary Franklin, Sports Writer
Coach David Bradshaw and his varsity Eagles came off
the grassy field with their first baseball victory of the
'09 season after competing against the Southwestern Hanover
Rebels on Wednesday, April 29.
A baseball season hampered by extended basketball action,
foul weather, class trips, spring break and injuries on the
short list, finally took a positive turn for the boys from
JCD.
The Eagles traveled to Hanover for the varsity game, leaving
at game's end as the 14-3 victors. With his full arsenal of
players at his disposal, Coach Bradshaw and his Eagles performed
as they have become expected to.
The Game
Dalton Garnett got the call from Coach Bradshaw to start at
the mound, where the Eagle right hander faced three batters
in the bottom of the first inning. He and his outfield halted
any scoring by the Rebels, but they too were unable to score
in the top half of the inning.
Zach Kappes' RBI earning single brought Daniel Harlemert home
for the Eagles' first run in the second inning. The Rebels
sent five batters to the batter's box, but were retired without
a score.
The Eagles rallied for three runs in the third and two more
in their half of the fourth before allowing the Rebels to
get on the scoreboard. At the end of four complete, the score
was JCD 6-1 SwH.
In the top of the fifth, senior Eagle Gerald Hardesty drew
a walk and later scored to give JCD their seventh run, following
which they retired the Rebels without allowing them to score.
The Eagles gave up two runs to the Rebels, after going scoreless
themselves in the top of the sixth inning
The Eagles were primed and cocked when the seventh inning
at bat came, unloading for seven more runs including a Gerald
Hardesty home run.
Senior Eagle Blake Sutton came in the bottom of the sixth
to face two batters and close out the Rebel threat. Pitching
for the seventh was put in the hands of Daniel Harlemert who
closed the deal after facing four batters, allowing no runs
on one hit.
Eagle Batting
Blake Sutton -
Dbl, SB, Run & RBI
Derek Lunsford -
Walk, 2Sgls, 2K's, SB, RBI & 3 Runs
Shane Adams -
3 Sgls, 2 RBI's, SB & 3 Runs
Dalton Garnett -
Walk, SB, Hit by Pitch & a Run
Ryan Schuler -
SB & K
Jake Gaither -
K
Brandon Wilhoit -
Caught but did not bat
Craig Houk -
(As a DH), Sgl, 2 Runs & 2 RBI's
Daniel Harlemert -
2 Sgl, Dbl, 2 RBI's & 2 Runs
Gerald Hardesty -
Home Run, 3RBI's, 2Walks, Sgl, Sac, & SB
Zach Kappes -
Sgl, Dbl, Run & 2 K's
Eagle Pitching
Dalton Garnett -
5 2/3 IP, 26 Batters faced, 3 Runs - 1 Earned on 4 Hits, 7
K's, 4 Walks, Hit a Batter & 2 WP
Blake Sutton -
1/3 IP, 2 Batters, Hit a Batter, No Runs on No Hits
Daniel Harlemert -
1 IP, 4 Batters, 0 Runs on 1 Hit
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Annual
Ripley County Golf Meet held
Gary Franklin, Sports Writer
The usual split course sight for the Ripley County
Golf Tournament action was held on Monday, April 27, beginning
at the Hoosier Links Course in Milan.
Four teams battled the two day event, which finished on Tuesday,
April 28 at New Point, at the North Branch Golf Course.
Competing were the Batesville Bulldogs, the Milan Indians,
the South Ripley Raiders and the Jac-Cen-Del Eagles.
At Hoosier Links for the first round of tournament play, the
weather was described as windy and perfect. The second night's
action at North Branch was listed as beautiful and 70º.
From the golf cart, both days were pretty fine. Thanks to
both Hoosier Links and North Branch personnel for the use
of a cart to follow the schools' teams! Your consideration
is very greatly appreciated.
Day One at HL
The Batesville Bulldog team brought in the low score with
a team round of 163. The Milan Indians shot the second lowest
round at 186. South Ripley's Raiders captured the third place
finish with a round of 192, leaving the Jac-Cen-Del Eagles
to finish first round action at 205.
Day Two at NB
The Batesville Bulldog team once again brought in the low
score. This night's meet added 152 strokes for the round and
a team tournament total of 315.
The Milan Indians continued with a second place finish, adding
179 strokes for a combined total of 365. The South Ripley
Raiders added 182 to their 192 to finish with 374 overall.
The Jac-Cen-Del Eagles struggled through day two, adding 211
points for a final of 465.
Individual Scoring
B'ville Bulldogs = 315
Kevin Meyer 34 + 38 = 72
Josh Rhoades 38 + 43 = 81
Zach Weismiller 44 + 39 = 83
Josey Belser 37 + 49 = 86
Conner Hagan 43 + 43 = 86
Milan Indians = 365
Bryan Peters 34 + 39 = 73
Zach Schmitt 41 + 47 = 88
Ethan Voss 43 + 49 = 92
Mike Kolbinsky 61 + 51 = 112
J. Paul Jackson 64 + 68 = 132
SR Raiders = 374
Jake Waldron 44 + 43 = 87
Marty Porter 41 + 48 = 89
D. Underwood 44 + 50 = 94
CJ Rittenoir 48 + 51 = 99
Cody King 50 + 55 = 105
JCD Eagles = 416
Joe Abplanalp 53 + 47 = 100
Blake Sutton 52 + 48 = 100
Ethan Harmeyer 49 + 54 = 103
Brandon Wilhoit 57 + 56 = 113
Logan Simon 64 + 67 = 131
