Bedford Bulletin : Softball

Bedford firefighters take third in Crispin’s House tournament

Bedford Editor — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:36:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Batters launching home runs over the fence at the Villa Augustina field complex in Goffstown didn’t get a leisurely stroll around the bases. Instead, they got a lonely walk back to the dugout. During the annual Crispin’s House...(read more)

Bedford Girls Softball League round-up

Bedford Editor — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:27:00 GMT

In recent Bedford Girls Softball League playoff action: 12U division The Bedford Blizzard beat the Hollis Bluebirds in the first round of the postseason, 9-7. Abby Guimont collected multiple strikeouts from the circle, and Delaney Guimont provided strong...(read more)

Bulldogs reach playoffs, battle Generals, fall in opening round

Bedford Editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:16:00 GMT

BY JERRY LIPTAK The phrase, “Just wait ’til next year!” is often used by also-rans and pretenders to the crown. For Bedford High softball, on the other hand, you’d need to tweak the phrase to “Can’t wait ’til...(read more)

Improved Bedford group has designs on powerful postseason

Bedford Editor — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:06:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Last year, Bedford High School needed to purchase tickets for the Class I softball tournament. With four games left in this regular season, the Bulldogs have put themselves in position to make sure that’s not necessary again. Despite...(read more)

Blue Knights have trouble scoring

Bedford Editor — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:26:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The West softball team may need to stop for directions. Lately, the Blue Knights have gotten lost trying to find home. In the last seven games, West has scored once, including a 6-0 setback to Trinity on Friday, May 8. With the loss,...(read more)

Early-season scores and highlights from the BGSL

Bedford Editor — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:33:00 GMT

In recent Bedford Girls Softball League action: 12U division The Bedford Storm 12U majors team lost its first game of the season to the Wilton Panthers, 12-4. Madison Collins pitched four strong innings with the help of her catcher, Amanda Soterion. On...(read more)

Bedford High School needs flexibility in search of postseason spot

Bedford Editor — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:08:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY With a small team, Bedford High softball head coach Derek Geddes must ask his players to maintain their versatility. Each must be ready to play multiple positions. Bedford nearly made the postseason in its first campaign, falling one...(read more)

BGSL scores and recaps

Bedford Editor — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:11:00 GMT

In 8U action: Bedford Men’s Club vs. Spectrum Monthly Grace Walton paced the BMC attack with three hits, and Lauren Scully, Emma Wallat and Caroline Delisle also hit safely. Defensively, Mary Maguire and Jennifer Appleby led BMC. Olivia Andersson...(read more)

Bishop Brady’s fine season stopped in state semis

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:03:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR The call came with two outs and one on in the bottom of the third inning. Bishop Brady pitcher Jill Nemcovich was cruising when she reached down and grabbed some dirt. She rubbed her hand on her pants and gripped the ball. The umpire...(read more)

Junior proves she’s a hit at Bryant

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:53:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Athlete of the Month sponsored by Indian Head Athletics Rarely, said Lisa-Ann Wallace, does a college coach find an athlete who exhibits exceptional on-field prowess while still allotting sufficient time to handle a challenging...(read more)

Bedford girls face increased speed at varsity level

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:07:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR In two games as a program, the Bedford High School softball team is already showing marked improvement. After collecting one hit in an 8-0 shutout at Portsmouth to open the season April 9, the Lady Bulldogs gave Pembroke Academy...(read more)

Bedford athletes welcomed new schools, challenges in 2007

Bedford Editor — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:16:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR It was a year of near-misses and so-closes on the 2007 Bedford sports landscape, though there were a few spot-ons mixed in. While dozens of local teams and individuals competed for the top prize in their respective class and/or...(read more)

Stinging sensations – 14U Hornets win regional tourney, head to nationals

Bedford Editor — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:57:00 GMT

BY SAPNA PATHAK Playing together more than five years now, they’ve developed a level of comfort that’s propelled them past challenging foes. In a couple weeks, these familiar faces take their toughest test. That’s when Bedford’s...(read more)

Generating a buzz – 12U Hornets take local show on the road to national tourney

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:12:00 GMT

BY SAPNA PATHAK They’re not expecting to bring home the championship trophy. In fact, they’re quite surprised they qualified for the tournament. But that doesn’t mean every member of the Bedford Hornets U12 softball squad won’t...(read more)

Short run – Despite fine pitching and defense, West shut out in round one

Bedford Editor — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:46:00 GMT

BY MATT STOUT Thirteen innings, a combined 31 strikeouts, two no-out, bases-loaded situations – and no runs to show for it. They’re oddities for most teams. They were the norm for the Manchester West softball team this season. Though it definitely...(read more)