Keep on Rollin'....

Our team has grown up so much in the past month- You are maturing into a team that cares! (Given, we have our moments of youth that truely SHINE through)- We have been playing good, clean, honest softball- A true team effort. Keep of the good work- We had an awesome win over at Unioto- A good win against Chillicothe---- Let's make it a triple tonight at home!!!

Keep it Up!

Quote of the Day:"Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them-a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have last-minute stamina, they have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill." Mahummad Ali

That's The Way... Uh Huh... I Like It!

Way the go ladies! A 100% team effort. Hannah threw the ball well lastnight, but it takes more than that to win ball games- and you went the extra mile. We got our bats out early in the game- We applied ourselves and worked a step ahead in the mental part of the game. Way to work! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!! Keep it up! Big game tonight- come mentally prepared & really to kick some butt!

Quote for the day:Discipline and concentration are a matter of being interested.

Are you interested? PROVE IT!

Back on Track...

I hope! We played an OK game lastnight- But not the best you can do! We need to keep working and improving on the little things. The little mistakes all add up to big mistakes.
Shella pitched a great game lastnight- No walks!!! Equally as important- We played defense behind her- I seen EVERYONE supporting each other- which makes for a great team effort! Holly, Shella, Calli, and Hannah did a good job getting on base! We need to apply the base running skills that you have been taught! We spent a lot of time on those- and they WILL be applied. Lastly... Remember that you are given signals for a reason- Do as you are told. It will benefit us all in the long run!
Keep it up ladies! We need to make those small improvements for a big return tonight at home! Let's keep improving our game and our record- I am proud of you gals!

Quote for the Day:" You have to be able to center yourself, to let all of your emotions go. Don't ever forget that you play with your soul as well as your body."Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

believe. believe. believe.

Tonight At Adena

Sometimes things don't go your way- But don't make excuses- Make a difference! We need to spark back tonight and get back on track. You have to believe in yourselves- We can believe in you... but it does nothing... unless you believe in yourself. WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!!

To Think You Can- is one thing! To Believe You Can- is something else- You think with your head and you believe with your heart! Give it all you got! Good Luck!

Quote for the Day:

Where there is passion and desire, success will always follow.

Piketon Shake Shoppe Player of the Week

Off to Westfall...

Everyone excited to start week 2 of the 2008 softball season? You gals are off to a wonderful start and have a lot to prove this week! I hope everyone took advantage of having a few days off at the end of the week- Rest is important! We need to keep our bodies healthy and ready to play!

About Westfall- It is a long ride! I am having pizza and snack for you after school- so you don't need to worry about getting anything! Bring money just incase we stop on the way home. Westfall is 3-1 to day- The only loss they have is Huntington! We need to be up beat and on top of our game today! I am excited and I hope that you are too!!!

Let's play some fastpitch!

Quote for the Day: "Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results."

Work together! Bring Home a W!

A Couple Rainy Days!

A couple rainy days could do us some good! Rest-up and Do Your Homework!!! There are a lot of sick kids at school- stay away from them!!! We need to stay healthy!!! Remember- If the game for tonight is canceled- there will be NO practice! We will practice from 8-10 on Sat. Morning!!!

Go to WKKJ & and check out all the scores around the area!

Quote for the Day: "Practice as if you are the worst, perform as if you are the best"

1st Win in the SVC

YEAH! It feels good to get our first SVC win- Hopefully, it is just one of many more to come!!! I was glad to see that we came out fired up lastnight... much better than the night before!!! Much, Much, Much Better than the night before- We need to find that "fight" that is inside us! I see you feeling sorry for the team you beat, and you should not! You deserve to win by 10 runs, 15 runs, even 20 runs!!! You CANNOT feel sorry for the other team!

Tonight is our 1st road game-It is going to be rainy and cold! We need to Focus & bring home a win! I know you can do it! I have been watching the newspapers- it looks like a lot of teams in the SVC are winning games- Some of them by a lot of runs! We need to continue to improve, and stay level headed!!! I am so proud of you gals!!! Keep it up!!!

Game Balls: Holly Brabson- Scored 3 runs! Nicole Beattie had multiple hits & RBI's!

I love this: I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures. ~Earl Warren

Quote for the Day: The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The old ballplayer cared about the name on the front. The new ballplayer cares about the name on the back. ~Steve Garvey

Piketon Downs Albany Alexander!

YIPPEE!!! We have our 2nd victory under our belt! (We won't mention the fact that we didn't play so well lastnight... but a Win is a Win is a Win!) We are headed in the write direction... we need to stay level headed and remember that we have a long way to go! We need to stick to basic fundamentals & have fun!!!

Here is the clip from Chillicothe Gazette:

Piketon 6, Albany Alexander 5

Shella Zimmerman tossed a no-hitter and Calli Vance had a hit, two stolen bases and a pair of runs as the Redstreaks got their second win Tuesday - a 6-5 win over Albany Alexander.
Alexander got its offense by virtue of eight walks and three errors on a windy evening in Pike County.
Now 2-0, Piketon will host Southeastern today.

Game Balls: Shella Zimmerman with the W. Shella & Hannah together through a NO Hitter!!! Calli did an awesome job behind the plate-but even better when she was up to the plate! Good Game Girls!

Anyone know anything about this? I got a special delivery today?!?! Thanks, They are beautiful- The card said: Let's Be first in teh SVC. Brings us home a Victory! Love, Your Varsity Team!!!

Quote for the Day: "Always hold your head up, but be careful to keep your nose at a friendly level."

1st W of the 2008 Season!

Whew... Doesn't it feel good to be off to a good start! I must say that I was totally impressed with your positive attitude, attention, and hustle. We need to continue to improve on our offensive game- we are making contact. we are hitting the ball, but we are hitting right into their gloves-

Calli did an awesome job catching lastnight- Kept the ball in front and did a great job holding the runners on- we can't say as much for your sliding attempt! hahaha. Hannah- pitched an awesome opening game! 14 strikes outs! Holly, Courtney, and Heather- did I nice job backing up the infield- We did not let one ball hit in the outfield, which is great! Shella & Nikole- Good job communicating on the coverage on 2nd- you did a nice job!

I am proud of you all! Let's get to it again tonight... don't come in feeling like you are going to win. Come in feeling like you are going to give 100% & do the best you can, in order to win! i have heard it said- the man who sets high on his horse-has a lot longer and harder fall! - We don't want that to happen! Be proud and play hard!

Quote of the day: Larry Bird Said: A winner is someone who recognizes her God-given talents, works her tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.