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Hornets keep Rangers in check

In a doubleheader last Tuesday, the Lady Hornet softball team swept the Rangers of Northwestern Oklahoma 9-0 in the first game, and 12-3 in the second.

In the first game, the Lady Hornets dominated, starting with a home run from outfielder Stephanie Goodwin with two runners on base. A bases loaded double from outfielder Andrea Piezuch put the Hornets up 6-0. Adding a few run in singles, the Hornets took the win.

A bases-loaded triple from infielder Amanda Self started off the second game. Goodwin managed to hit another two run home to put the Hornets up 6-0.

The Rangers did not manage to score until the bottom of the second, but the Hornets quickly answered with two more runs to put the score at 9-2. Goodwin managed to hit another homer in the fifth; it was the final score for the Hornets and put them up 12-2.

The Hornets are set to play Washburn at 2 p.m. today in Topeka.

Lady Hornets drop 3 in Texas

The Lady Hornets softball team traveled to Wichita Falls, Texas over the weekend with an 8-2 record but suffered three consecutive losses for the first time in over a year – 9-10 to Midwestern State, 1-3 to Abilene Christian and 5-7 to St. Mary’s.

But they did secure a 13-1 win over Oklahoma Panhandle and another over Abilene Christian, 6-5.

In a run ruling win over Oklahoma, Andrea Piezuch’s was three for three with three RBI. Piezuch had two RBI on a three for four showing against Abilene Christian.

The Lady Hornets play at home for the first time this season when they welcome Fort Hays State at 4 p.m. March 14.

Softball heats up at Seven State Classic

Lady Hornets softball kicked off the season with a 6-0 performance in the Seven States Classic, proving why they are the defending MIAA Champions and are the 18th ranked team in the nation.

On Feb. 15, the Hornets gave up just one run in their 1-0, and had 11-1 wins over Southern Nazarene and Henderson State. Karley Schmelzer, senior pitcher, earned her first no-hitter on the season with 11 strikeouts in the first game against Southern Nazarene. Andrea Piezuch brought her bat in the second game, as she went four for four with four RBIs in a run ruled victory over Henderson State.

The next day, the Hornets improved to 4-0, with a 7-2 win over Ouachita Baptist, and a 3-1 win over Southern Arkansas. Schmelzer earned the win, as she came in for relief in the top of the fifth and retired nine straight batters. She also added 11 strikeouts to her season in the second game, allowing just one run.

On Sunday, the Lady Hornets continued to take care of business with an 8-4 win over Southwestern Oklahoma State and a 4-2 win over host Ark.-Monticello. Cacy Williams, freshman infielder, got her third homer of the weekend in the top of the second to make it 2-0. Schmelzer picked up her fifth win in her fifth game of the weekend with a shutout pitching performance until the seventh inning.

The Lady Hornets, who are on their best start since the 2006 National Runner-Up season, look to keep their perfect season alive in Oklahoma for a five-game weekend starting Feb. 22.

Softball heats up at Seven State Classic

Lady Hornets softball kicked off the season with a 6-0 performance in the Seven States Classic, proving why they are the defending MIAA Champions and are the 18th ranked team in the nation.

On Feb. 15, the Hornets gave up just one run in their 1-0, and had 11-1 wins over Southern Nazarene and Henderson State. Karley Schmelzer, senior pitcher, earned her first no-hitter on the season with 11 strikeouts in the first game against Southern Nazarene. Andrea Piezuch brought her bat in the second game, as she went four for four with four RBIs in a run ruled victory over Henderson State.

The next day, the Hornets improved to 4-0, with a 7-2 win over Ouachita Baptist, and a 3-1 win over Southern Arkansas. Schmelzer earned the win, as she came in for relief in the top of the fifth and retired nine straight batters. She also added 11 strikeouts to her season in the second game, allowing just one run.

On Sunday, the Lady Hornets continued to take care of business with an 8-4 win over Southwestern Oklahoma State and a 4-2 win over host Ark.-Monticello. Cacy Williams, freshman infielder, got her third homer of the weekend in the top of the second to make it 2-0. Schmelzer picked up her fifth win in her fifth game of the weekend with a shutout pitching performance until the seventh inning.

The Lady Hornets, who are on their best start since the 2006 National Runner-Up season, look to keep their perfect season alive in Oklahoma for a five-game weekend starting Feb. 22.

Hornets sweep double-header against Fort Hays

The Hornets took on Washburn University in a fierce double-header on Friday. Emporia won both games, 4-3 and 8-4, and carried their momentum into the next day when they swept the Fort Hays State Tigers, 2-1 and 6-4.
April Huddleston, assistant coach, was recognized before the game when she received the SAC award.
“She was voted on because with her being faculty she understands student athletes,” said Head Coach Julie LeMaire. “She works with them, and understands that they have demands outside of class. I think it’s just something special for her and the athletes appreciate it.”
Huddleston also got to deliver the traditional first pitch of the game, which went straight down the strike zone.
During game one, the Tigers put the first point on the board in the third inning, but never found a way to score after.
Junior pitcher Karley Schmelzer did not allow the Tigers run to put any pressure on her.
“I knew we have great bats,” Schmelzer said. “I knew we were going to come back and get it tied up and try to win.”
First up to bat in the fifth inning was sophomore second baseman Taylor Reichard. Reichard earned the Hornets their first run of the night as she hit a home run.
“It was pretty solid contact,” Reichard said. “Coach had just told us to sit back in the back of the box and wait for that pitch, so I just did what she said.”
Following Reichard’s homerun, sophomore third baseman Jessica Gragg got on base with a double. Sophomore center fielder Jessica Brewer’s hit allowed Gragg to cross the plate before the Hornets used up their three outs.
Although the Hornets did not score on hits in the first inning of the second game, they took full advantage over four errors by the Tigers and put three points on the board.
After two more unearned runs in the second inning, junior catcher Amanda Self hit an RBI single allowing sophomore first baseman Tricia Vogel to cross home plate. The Hornets led 6-0 after the first two innings.
The Tigers scored two runs in the third inning after Maddie Holub hit a double that scored two. They continued their scoring in the sixth inning when the ball was overthrown to second base. After a much needed double-play, Emporia closed the sixth inning after the Tigers got within two points.
“I was frustrated with the way the girls were playing because that’s not the team that we are,” LeMaire said in response to a difficult sixth inning. “I thought that because Fort Hays came out and made some mistakes early on we just got complacent because we got up with a few runs, and we had beaten them the game before.”
ESU ended the game in the seventh inning on solid defensive plays. The Hornets snagged game two and advanced to 14-0 in the MIAA and 23-7 on the year.

Taylor Scott

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Q&A with softball head coach LeMaire

Julie LeMaire

What are some of the team’s goals for the season?

Overall, obviously try to incorporate new kids and the young kids that didn’t play last year. The goal is mainly to try to get molded together as a group and basically just get some experience.

Can you comment on the leadership Jennifer Heerey is showing?

Jenny (senior pitcher and outfielder) is in a position where she has started playing more and hitting more this year. Jenny’s senior year, being the only senior, a lot of the girls are looking to her for leadership and she has stepped up and into the position to where she is performing well, and that is helping us to help move forward as a group

What is the biggest obstacle you have faced this season?

So far, our biggest obstacle is consistency. It has been an issue. Some days we look great offensively, and we struggle in other areas.

What is working well for the team at the moment?

At the moment, we are having a lot of young kids step into roles. Offensively, we’re making good strides and up until last weekend defense has been a strength as well. We’re trying to find a way where we put all aspects together.

Who are your biggest contributors to the team?

Right now, starting out, we have two freshman making significant impacts. Kendra Gifford (outfielder) and Stephanie Goodwin (outfielder) are doing a great job, making big impacts as freshman. Jessica Brewer, a junior outfielder, is making some good things happen for us too.

What kind of impact have the newcomers had this season?

Kendra Gifford and Stephanie Goodwin have been significant impacts. Taylor Zordel (freshman infielder) is a great defensive impact. Tricia Vogel (sophomore infielder and catcher) was here last year and didn’t get playing time, but she’s stepping up and doing great things as well.

How does this year’s team compare to last year’s team?

Well, this is my first year coaching at Emporia, but as an outsider, we’re kind of missing that one impact player. Last year, Angela Mahan and Abby Hughes were key offensive impacts. They all graduated at one time – that go-to kid that can play both sides of the ball is what is missing, which they had last year.

How has the program improved since you have been here?

I feel like we have improved significantly talent wise. The girls have really made a point to try to get better as actual ballplayers. We are definitely working on our mental game.

What are the keys to this team’s success?

I think learning from past failures and moving on is something we have an issue with and is holding us back. When we get it figured out to not wear every loss on us, it will be very important. That is a lot of why we have up and down performances because we are lingering on it. That mentality and getting pitching and hitting together are the most important things.

Who is your biggest competition in the MIAA?

I would say Missouri Western. They are picked to win the conference, but there’s always Central Missouri and Fort Hays. They will give us good games, but probably Missouri Western.

Taylor Scott

Softball goes 1-1 with Bronchos

After a weekend sweep of both Lincoln and Truman, the Emporia State softball team returned home to face the Central

Emporia State sophomore Katie Huffman hits a double against Central Oklahoma Tuesday afternoon at Turnbull Field. Kellen Jeknins/ The Bulletin

Oklahoma Bronchos in a doubleheader. The Hornets won the first game 7-1 but lost the second 5-4 in extra innings.

“They’re a really good team,” said Catcher Amanda Self. “I’m not happy about the loss, but I mean it’s a good team to lose to. We get them next week, and we’re going to work on it and come back and get them.”

In the first game, the Bronchos struck first scoring a run in the first inning, but three homeruns to left field brought in seven unanswered Hornet runs.

Right Fielder Alyssa Miller hit a three run shot followed by Self’s and Second Baseman Angela Mahan’s two run homeruns in the third and fourth innings.

“I felt really solid in it,” Self said of her homerun. “I had Abby Hughes at second base, kind of tell me inside and out, and that helped a lot. I was just looking to get a base hit, move Abby, maybe even score her. The homerun was just the cherry on the cake.”

Once again, it was the Bronchos who got on the scoreboard first in the second game. Right Fielder Kacie Edwards hit a three run homerun in the first inning to give the Bronchos an early 3-0 lead.

In the second, First Baseman Katie Huffman hit an RBI double putting the Hornets on the board. However, the Bronchos responded with a run in the fifth to keep a three run lead on ESU.

Central Oklahoma decided to help the Hornets out in the fifth after two wild pitches ended in a pair of runs for ESU. Mahan and Center Fielder Jessica Brewer both took advantage of the opportunity and scored the runs.

With two outs to go in the sixth, Left Fielder Andrea Piezuch drove in Designated Hitter Abby Smith to tie the game up at four runs a piece. The game would go into extra innings in which the Bronchos would pull away for good and win the game 5-4.

“Obviously, you always like to win every single game,” Bredbenner said “You know, I thought we made a great effort of coming back in that game.”

ESU is now 31-8 overall and will prepare for the MIAA Crossover this weekend in Kirksville, MO before returning home to take on Missouri Southern at 4 p.m. on April 22.

UCM Sweep Pushes Hornets to Top

Emporia State sophomore Taylor Reichard throws for an out at first base against Central Missouri Tuesday afternoon at Turnbull Field. The Hornets won the double header 2-1.7-6. Kellen Jenkins/ The Bulletin

After sweeping the University of Central Missouri 2-1 and 7-6 in a double header on Tuesday, the Emporia State softball team put itself into the lead of the MIAA conference. The Hornets are now one game up on The University of Nebraska-Omaha and broke their tie record with UCM.

“Our goal this year is to win conference and to kind of go on from there. Right now we are more focused on Lincoln this weekend than who is number one in the league,” said Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner. “There are several good teams at the top of the (conference) right now…. We just have to focus on what we’re going to do this weekend… so we have to be ready for that first game on Friday.”

The first win the Hornets had over UCM was scoreless until the bottom of the fourth inning. After Abby Hughes hit a double and was advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt, she eventually made it home after Kaitlin Martin hit an RBI single.

UCM did not respond with a run until the top of the sixth. The Hornets earned the win when Martin was up with two outs and hit a home run. ESU held the score for the seventh inning to win the game.

“I felt like I made good contact with (the ball). I just didn’t know if it had enough to beat the wind,” Martin said. “I was at least hoping that they wouldn’t catch it and I could get the double.”

With one win up on UCM, the Hornets looked to repeat the outcome and get another smooth win. However, the game was anything but easy as UCM tied the game four times, answering every run the Hornets made but never taking the lead. The Hornets won the game in the seventh inning as UCM was unable to advance their runners, stranding two.

“The biggest thing about the (second) game was it was an offensive showdown…. Neither team gave up the whole time. The biggest thing was that we got that extra run that they didn’t,” Bredbenner said. “Those games are fun, but I think I aged a couple years… When you come away with a win, those games are worth it.”

The playmaker for the Hornets was senior infielder Angela Mahan, who hit two big home runs in the game, one in the fourth and the other a lead-off home run in the sixth that broke the tie.

“I was just trying, just trying to be more aggressive after the first game. I wasn’t so successful in the (first) game,” Mahan said. “We had a rough day on defense, but it’s nice to know that you can get a win and come back after that.”

The Hornets are now 26-7 overall and 7-1 in the MIAA. They look now to travel to Jefferson City, Mo., this Friday.

Chris Dvorak

Sophomore gives softball team pitching depth

A crucial player for last year’s Emporia State’s conference champion team was sophomore pitcher Paige Landenburger.

Laudenburger

Landenburger, the starter for double-headers last year, was freshman of the year in the MIAA last season after having an ERA over two.

“Last year she was our lead pitcher… She definitely has a chance to be number one. That’s who she was last year,” said Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner. “But every year is a new year, and you’ve got to be sure you can do it.”

This season Landenburger is one of four pitchers on the Hornets’ pitching staff that are creating a defensive depth that will keep most opposing offenses on their toes.

“We have a great time with good chemistry,” Landenburger said. “We have a full staff of good pitchers. We’ve got four of us, and we’re all really good so that if one person is not on then another can pick up the slack.”

Already this season, she is showing the benefit of pitching depth. In the first game of a double header against The University of Missouri-St. Louis, fellow pitcher Jennifer Heerey was having problems pitching against UMSL’s offense, and Landenburger was able to come in as a relief pitcher and hold the score. In the second game it was Karley Schmelzer who held her own for the entire game.

“We have four good pitchers. I have yet to think that one can claim that spot. They’ve all been contributing,” Bredbenner said. “We’re expecting the same kind of things from all of our pitchers. We want them to work ahead and focus… and have a good outing.”

Landenburger is also developing as a future leader for the team along with a solid sophomore class that will help build depth for the Hornets in later seasons.

“She is great to work with. She works hard every day at practice (and) takes criticism very well and improves (from it),” said catcher and fellow sophomore Amanda Self. “She has gotten a lot better from last year. She is definitely going to be a dominating force on the field like last year.”

A concern for young pitchers is being able to stay ahead of the competition and not be too predictable, allowing the opportunity batters need to get just the right hit.

“The biggest thing for our sophomores is that this is the second time these teams have seen them. There are no surprises and everyone knows what to expect,” Bredbenner said. “They have to be a little more creative and work a little ahead and keep the batters off balance.”

Landerburger has high hopes for herself and her team for the season.

“It is more about the team and playing hard every game,” Landerburger said. “We have some high goals definitely winning the conference tournament, but it’s just one game at a time and focus on winning every game.”

Chris Dvorak

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Softball sweeps up Dustdevils

Senior Abby Hughes gets a hit during the first game of a double header against Texas A&M International Wednesday afternoon at Turnbull Field. Kellen Jenkins/ The Bulletin

On what was a beautiful day for softball, the Emporia State softball team played well defeating the Dustdevils of Texas

A&M International in both games in their double-header. The Hornets shut out the Dustdevils 3-0 in the first game before defeating them 4-2 in the second.

“We’re getting better,” said Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner. “The season’s about a progression. We don’t want to be peaking, but we’re getting better with a lot of things. There’s still quite a bit we need to work on.”

The Hornets got things started off early in the first game behind an RBI double by Senior Shortstop Abby Hughes. The RBI was her 14^th of the season.

Hughes struck again in the sixth inning hitting her second homerun of the season giving the Hornets a three run lead with just an inning to play. Paige Ladenburger (6-0) earned her win through five innings allowing just two hits, one walk and striking out five batters.

The Hornets got the win, but Bredbenner wanted to see more runs after the first inning.

“We kind of settled a little bit after that first inning,” Bredbenner said. “We were happy that we got the lead, and we’ve got to make sure that we keep taking it to them the entire game.”

In the second game of the double-header, the Hornets were unable to strike as early as they had in the first game as the game was scoreless through two.

In the third inning, Jessica Brewer singled up the middle with Alyssa Miller and Angela Mahan on base. After an indecisive turn around third base by Miller, the play ended in a fielder’s choice and Miller was tagged out at home leaving two runners on second and third.

Despite the scoring opportunity, the Hornets were unable to cash in during the inning. ESU survived a scare of their own in the fourth as a potential Dustdevil homerun was waived foul.

With one runner on and one out, Taylor Reichard hit her second homerun of the season giving the Hornets a two run edge. The Hornets added another run in the fifth before Hughes was brought home off an Abby Smith single to make the score 4-0.

“I was up in the count,” Reichard said about her homerun. “I was just expecting a pitch down the middle, and Amanda (Self) had also just gotten a hit, so the energy was up, and my confidence was up after that.”

The Dustdevils answered in the sixth with a two-run homerun by Victoria Beltran, but the Hornets would hold on to win 4-2.

The Hornets improve to 14-5 on the season and will now enter conference play this weekend in the MIAA Crossover. The next home game for ESU is at 3 p.m. on March 26 at Turnbull Field against Southwest Baptist.

Brandon Schneeberger