The Windham varsity softball team added another “W” to their record, and another shutout when they crushed Deering, at home on Monday, May 8 by a final score of 10-0. While the first couple innings went scoreless, the Lady Eagles got it going in the third inning and from there couldn’t be stopped.
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| Windham sophomore Stella Jarvais knocks the ball into the outfield to drive in the last two runs needed to end a varsity softball game against Deering on Monday, May 8 at Windham High School. PHOTO BY MATT PASCARELLA |
Sophomore Kennedy Kimball only let in two hits, struck out 13 batters and walked no one.
After 2 ½ somewhat uneventful innings, Windham showed their strength in the bottom of the third inning. Two walks and junior Brooke Gerry singled to drive in senior Hannah Heanssler. Sophomore Stella Jarvais singled, but made it to third base on an error. Sophomore Chloe Edwards and Gerry scored. Kimball singled and Jarvais scored. Senior Reilly Russell doubled, and pinch runner freshman Lacie Higgins scored; Windham led 5-0.
“We knew Deering from last year, so we tried to ... push ourselves to be better,” said Kimball. “My mindset was to stay calm and include different spin pitches and throw outside of my comfort zone and Stella was helping me with that.”
Kimball said she and Jarvais worked through off speeds and figured out a few Deering batters and they talked in between innings about how they felt about the batters. Once they settled into the game and had seen all the Deering batters, they got more comfortable and confident. Kimball said communication and everyone contributing led to the win.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Edwards crushed a ball to right field that cleared the fence and then some for a stellar homerun.
“I’ve been waiting for [the right pitch] to come,” said Edwards. “I don’t rush it, I’ve been waiting for it to come, so it was very exciting.”
Edwards said the team was the reason for the win. They all put in effort and were loud in the dugout. Edwards said there is a lot of skill on the team who have been playing together since they were little. Edwards said Kimball pitched well and defense made good plays along with strong team communication.
Gerry singled, then freshman Addison Caiazzo singled, and reached second on an error; Gerry scored. Kimball singled and Caiazzo scored.
Kimball sent three consecutive batters back to the dugout at the top of the fifth inning.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Gerry walked and sophomore Addison Leger singled. Jarvais hit a line drive to right field and Gerry and Leger scored.
Gardiner said she doesn’t have to tell this team to work harder because of the goals they have as individuals and as a team. She said Kimball’s pitching and Jarvais’s catching were highlights. They are working on getting Jarvais the confidence to call the pitches and Gardiner thought Jarvais did a phenomenal job. Once Windham got their timing down at the plate, good things happened. <
“I’ve been waiting for [the right pitch] to come,” said Edwards. “I don’t rush it, I’ve been waiting for it to come, so it was very exciting.”
Edwards said the team was the reason for the win. They all put in effort and were loud in the dugout. Edwards said there is a lot of skill on the team who have been playing together since they were little. Edwards said Kimball pitched well and defense made good plays along with strong team communication.
Gerry singled, then freshman Addison Caiazzo singled, and reached second on an error; Gerry scored. Kimball singled and Caiazzo scored.
Kimball sent three consecutive batters back to the dugout at the top of the fifth inning.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Gerry walked and sophomore Addison Leger singled. Jarvais hit a line drive to right field and Gerry and Leger scored.
Gardiner said she doesn’t have to tell this team to work harder because of the goals they have as individuals and as a team. She said Kimball’s pitching and Jarvais’s catching were highlights. They are working on getting Jarvais the confidence to call the pitches and Gardiner thought Jarvais did a phenomenal job. Once Windham got their timing down at the plate, good things happened. <
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