April 12, 2019 Issue, Page 14 of 14

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Elkettes rally back Monday, win Tuesday = Sosa este cinta) ElkettesshortstopShailee Ross gets down to: snaga Elkettes sophomore left fielider Talynn Jones runs down Elkettes junior outfielder Ashlie Odom saves a potential ground ball Monday in Elk City. Staff photo by William B. a fly ball Monday in the Elkettes’ 12-11 loss to Hammon. home run with this catch off the wall Monday in the Carroll. Staff photo by William B. Carroll. Elkettes’ 12-11 loss to Hammon. Staff photo by William B. Carroll. By William B. Carroll Sports Editor out of their apparent shell and pushed five runs across the bases and then hit a grand slam to extend their lead to Cache was a pitching and defensive affair until the fifth FNS Happy Sweet Leth/Birthdoy! to make it 8-6. 12-6. inning when the Elkettes The Elk City Elkettes soft- Junior outfielder Ashlie The Elkettes, though, had strung together a double, two ball team came very close to Odom got the inning started one more chance and more singles and a walk to take a snatching a victory Monday with a single, which was than a little life left in their against Hammon, coming up followed by a single by bats. 2-0 lead. They would add a run in the sixth and two more At 16 the world is just one run short at 12-11, freshman outfielder Emma After an error and a walk but were able to record a 5-1 Schreck. Senior Abby Bruner put two on, Ross again con- in the seventh to climb toa yours to have. victory over Cache Tuesday. then rocked a shot over the nected to put a ball over 5-0 advantage. ‘You can do, you can Through the first four in- fence and in just three bat- the fence and the Elkettes Cache was able to put a run be, anything you 4] nings Monday, the Elkettes ters the Elkettes cut the leadtrimmed the Warriors lead on the board in the bottom had trouble manufactur- 108-4. to 12-9. of the seventh but it was too put your mind to. ing runs falling behind 8-1 Two doubles later the little, too late as the Elkettes through four innings. Elkettes head coach Kaleb Murray Another single and home Elkettes would inch closer run later, this time by Shailee at 12-10. A follow-up single claimed the 5-1 win. Love your kept urging his to get it going Ross, brought the Elkettes to would bring them one run Monday, the Elkettes at the bottom of every inning, within two of the Warriors. but they were unable to string The score would remain away at 12-11 but that is as Burns Flat-Dill City at home close as they would get on the beginning at 4:30 p.m. 2_™ iy!LM44 hits together until the bottom the same until the seventh evening. of the fifth, when they came inning when Hammon loaded Tuesday's game against [4 oe Elkettes soccer picks up SS le N two wins in district play —NANCERSIALE — By William B. Carroll Weatherford and Southeast to close out the season will Sports Editor coming up on the schedule. tell her a lot about the team Over the last week, the All three games will be road and how far they can progress Elk City girl’s soccer team contests for the Elkettes Weatherford currently sits in the state tournament. il iy) ill — picked up two wins in district at 4-0 in the district and 11-0 One ofthe issues the play, but head coach Rhonda overall. In their 11 games, Elkettes have faced this Merrifield said the team’s toughest challenges are com- the Lady Eagles have allowed only two goals total, both of season is injuries. Merrifield noted that several of her key aight aa ing soon. those coming against Cross- The Elkettes beat King- players have lost playing time ings Christian. fisher last Friday 3-0 with The Elkettes will face this season because injuries junior Rossy Garcia netting Crossings Christian in an and a couple ofplayers are a hat trick to lead the team to victory. They followed that away game Thursday evening out for the entire season be- victory up with a 10-0 victory at 5:30 p.m., after press time. cause of injuries. over Alva. Garcia again re- The Knights sit behind the Because of the injuries, corded a hat trick, but fellow Elkettes in the district stand- Merrifield has relied on junior Savannah Kauk put ings at 3-1, 7-3 overall. six past the Alva goalkeeper Southeast currently sits in younger players to fill the gap to lead all scorers. Freshman sixth in district play at 2-3, and noted her freshman class Ask About Foenix Wright also netted a 7-6 overall. has stepped up and helped to Large Brand goal for the Elkettes to push Merrifield said the games fill gaps in the roster. Specific their record on the season to 9-3 overall and 3-0 in district Rebates! play. Merrifield said that the team’s toughest challenges are yet to come, with three important district games Carrying the against Crossings Christian, Brands You Love! FRIGIDAIRE We Service After the Sale! 4 Oi Elkwood Assisted iving | +) | 1000 Elkwood Bid, Ek City » 560.225.0506 102 West Main - Weatherford + 580-772-5581 Serving Western Oklahoma for 73Years! Www.Seniorlifestyle.com ‘WAG Aenea umiasesGODGUD