Spring Ball

Senior Kyla Olson

Spring has its moments here in western Montana. Just when you think it has arrived, mother nature lets us know that she is in control. Regardless to the weather, softball and spring sports set the stage for spring. Last Friday afternoon, with cloud cover, the Lady Bulldog softball team let the sun shine break through. The girls and their Head Coach Susan Weaselhead put on quite a display both offensively and defensively.

The game started out a little suspect with the Eureka Lions leading at the top of the 1st inning, 0-4. After that, the Bulldogs shut down the lady Lions. The turn around was fast as Janeal McDonald hit a home run at the bottom of the 1st. With the pitching of Kyla Olson, the Bulldogs never looked back and scored 14 points to end the game in the 5th inning with a 10 point advantage.

Now for the rest of the story: on Friday morning, Volunteer Coach, Bob Erickson left a message with the secretarial staff inviting me to the game. Bob promised a hot cup of coffee just for showing up. I didn't get the chance to take Bob up on his offer for coffee, I also failed to tell him I was coming to the game regardless to invitation. It was my FIRST Montana Ladies Softball game. Come to mention it, it was my first ladies fast-pitch softball ever. Sure I played baseball as a kid, but had never witnessed fast pitch softball at the high school level. My wife, kids and I enjoyed it immensely!  The Lady Bulldogs didn't disappoint anyone. Like in every other sport this year, they were athletic, talented with plenty of depth. If I am not watching a track meet or tennis match  Bob, I will be there the next time! You make sure the coffee is hot in case mother nature isn't. Go BULLDOGS!

Courtney Charlo pitching for the JV

Well done Lady Bulldogs and coaching staff.

Winners

Loren Erickson pitching

Home run gallery congratulating Janeal McDonald