By Ethan Greer
eggallatin@bellsouth.net
Before the Station Camp softball team headed to White House on Tuesday afternoon in a key
district matchup against the Lady Devils, Head Coach Wayne Smith said he noticed something
different about his team.
“I could tell that their focus was different,” said Smith.
“They looked different in hitting drills and I hoped it would carry over to the game.”
Smith’s hope came to fruitition as the Lady Bison knocked off White House 7-3 and Station
Camp earned a much needed District 8-AA win that moved their record to 2-3 and 9-12.
“This win felt really good,” said Chelsea Parker, who had a big day at the plate with three hits.
“We needed a game like this for our confidence and I think we all came together really well
and got the win.”
Hannah Trice got the win on the mound for the Lady Bison, going the distance.
The game was scoreless until the third inning. That’s when the Lady Bison offense got
untracked.
The big hit in the inning came from Skyler Strickland. Her double scored Christina Manis and
Parker for the 2-0 lead.
Amber Schewe’s RBI single scored Lacy Walker who had reached with a double.
The Lady Bison made it 4-1 in the fifth inning, when Tara Merritt drove in a run with a single.
Station Camp added an insurance run in the sixth inning as Skyler Strickland’s double brought
in Manis from third.
Adding even more to their lead, the Lady Bison scored two more runs in the seventh.
Danie Sanders led the charge with a double that scored two runs and pushed the teams lead to
7-1, which proved more than enough for the Lady Devils to overcome.
White House scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh, but Trice closed the door on the
comeback attempt..
eggallatin@bellsouth.net
Before the Station Camp softball team headed to White House on Tuesday afternoon in a key
district matchup against the Lady Devils, Head Coach Wayne Smith said he noticed something
different about his team.
“I could tell that their focus was different,” said Smith.
“They looked different in hitting drills and I hoped it would carry over to the game.”
Smith’s hope came to fruitition as the Lady Bison knocked off White House 7-3 and Station
Camp earned a much needed District 8-AA win that moved their record to 2-3 and 9-12.
“This win felt really good,” said Chelsea Parker, who had a big day at the plate with three hits.
“We needed a game like this for our confidence and I think we all came together really well
and got the win.”
Hannah Trice got the win on the mound for the Lady Bison, going the distance.
The game was scoreless until the third inning. That’s when the Lady Bison offense got
untracked.
The big hit in the inning came from Skyler Strickland. Her double scored Christina Manis and
Parker for the 2-0 lead.
Amber Schewe’s RBI single scored Lacy Walker who had reached with a double.
The Lady Bison made it 4-1 in the fifth inning, when Tara Merritt drove in a run with a single.
Station Camp added an insurance run in the sixth inning as Skyler Strickland’s double brought
in Manis from third.
Adding even more to their lead, the Lady Bison scored two more runs in the seventh.
Danie Sanders led the charge with a double that scored two runs and pushed the teams lead to
7-1, which proved more than enough for the Lady Devils to overcome.
White House scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh, but Trice closed the door on the
comeback attempt..
We are still a week out,
but I wanted to give you
a heads up about one of
my favorite events of the
entire school year.
Next Friday, April 25th,
Gallatin High School will
again serve as host for
the Sumner County
Special Olympics.
From what I have heard,
the event is bigger and
better than ever.
I have had the privilege
of covering the event for
the last few years and
Michelle Brewington and
everyone that helps put
on the event at Gallatin
High School is to be
commended.
Countless hours and an
endless supply of love
go into the event and
everyone that has a
hand in the event comes
out a better person
because of it.
The event will begin
early in the morning
usually around 9 a.m.
(call the school to
double check) and kicks
off like every Olympic
game, with the lighting
of the torch.
This is usually done by
one of the athletes and
is a very big honor.
During the day, they will
have events such as a
the softball throw, field
events and many more.
One of the best things
about the event is that
everyone has a great
time and a great
attitude, no matter what
place they finish.
I think there are a lot of
athletes in the world that
could take a lesson or
two from our fine
athletes here.
But don’t think for a
second that all of the
athletes are not hoping
to bring home that first
place ribbon.
So next Friday, try to
make it to Gallatin and
watch the Special
Olympics. The kids
define character and
heart and determination.
Does it get any better
than that?
but I wanted to give you
a heads up about one of
my favorite events of the
entire school year.
Next Friday, April 25th,
Gallatin High School will
again serve as host for
the Sumner County
Special Olympics.
From what I have heard,
the event is bigger and
better than ever.
I have had the privilege
of covering the event for
the last few years and
Michelle Brewington and
everyone that helps put
on the event at Gallatin
High School is to be
commended.
Countless hours and an
endless supply of love
go into the event and
everyone that has a
hand in the event comes
out a better person
because of it.
The event will begin
early in the morning
usually around 9 a.m.
(call the school to
double check) and kicks
off like every Olympic
game, with the lighting
of the torch.
This is usually done by
one of the athletes and
is a very big honor.
During the day, they will
have events such as a
the softball throw, field
events and many more.
One of the best things
about the event is that
everyone has a great
time and a great
attitude, no matter what
place they finish.
I think there are a lot of
athletes in the world that
could take a lesson or
two from our fine
athletes here.
But don’t think for a
second that all of the
athletes are not hoping
to bring home that first
place ribbon.
So next Friday, try to
make it to Gallatin and
watch the Special
Olympics. The kids
define character and
heart and determination.
Does it get any better
than that?
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Station Camp’s Danie Sanders rips into a ball at
the plate for a base hit. (Photo by Ethan Greer)
the plate for a base hit. (Photo by Ethan Greer)
| Bison Baseball Camp The 1st annual Station Camp High School Baseball Camp will be held June 2-6, 2008 from 9 am until 12 pm. The camp will be open to kids age 5 thru rising 9th graders. The camp will be run by Station Camp Head Coach Jerry Ballard, Assistant Coach Donnie Jones and Athletic Director Mike Hayes. All fundamentals will be covered at the camp. Campers will need to bring glove, bat, helmet, and shoes. Shorts can be worn. Water will be provided for the campers and drinks will be sold during break for $1. The cost of the camp is $50 and checks can be made to Mike Hayes and mailed to 1024 Stafford Ct., Hendersonville, Tn., 37075. If you have any questions contact Mike Hayes at (W) 206-6853, (H) 824-6775, (C) 812-4743. The camp will stress all the fundamental skills necessary for improving to become a better player. Interested persons can pre-register for $35 at the Civic Center by the March 10th deadline. If registering after March 10th, the fee is $40 for the camp. Please call 451-5911 for more information. Horse Show The 51st Annual Gallatin Lions Club Horse Show is scheduled for Saturday, May 10th beginning at 5: 00 p.m. at the Sumner County Fairgrounds in Gallatin. The show will feature some 30 classes involving more than 200 walking horses in the event. General admission for the horse show is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and younger. Front box seats are available for $42. Second level box seats are $35. Contact Doug Moore at 451-0865 for more information. Fishing Rodeo The Friends of Bledsoe Creek State Park will be hosting a fishing derby on June 7th. This is in conjunction with TWRA free fishing day. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. The location will be at the public boat launch located at Bledsoe Creek State Park in Gallatin. The Fishing Rodeo is open to anyone under the age of 15. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes will be given away. The first 100 kids to register will receive a free t-shirt. The event is free. For further information please contact Sharon Armistead at 347-3639 or skarmistead@yahoo.com Bison Football Camp The 3rd Annual Station Camp High School Football Youth Football Camp is set for June 9th- 12th. The cost of the camp is $50 per kid and just $40 for each additional kid in the family. The camp runs each day from 8 A.M. until 11 A.M. and will be held at the SCHS practice field. For more info contact Coach Brandon Smart at (bsmart125@hotmail.com) or by phone at 500-3590. Bison Basketball Camp Station Camp High School has announced the dates for its 2008 Youth Basketball Camps. The camp is available for boys in grades 2 through 8. The shooting camp is Thursday through Friday, May 29-30th. The cost is $40 and siblings are $5 off. The skills camp is Monday through Wednesday, June 16-18th. The cost is $60 and siblings are $10 off. The guard/post camp is Thursday-Friday, July 17-18. The cost is $40 and siblings are $5 off. You can attend all three camps for $120.All camps run from 9 am until noon. The fee includes a camp t-shirt, camp concessions at breaks, individual attention and detail. Kids will learn the fundamentals of the game and work first hand with players and coaches. For more information call the school at 451-6551. |
Lady Bison senior Hannah Trice delivers
another strike against White House on
Tuesday. (Photo by Ethan Greer)
another strike against White House on
Tuesday. (Photo by Ethan Greer)
Lady Bison senior Lacy Walker
fields a ball and fires to first base
for an out. (Photo by Ethan Greer)
There was plenty of reason to
smile on Tuesday afternoon as
the Lady Bison traveled to White
House and came away with a 7-3
win over the Lady Devils. (Photo
by Ethan Greer)
fields a ball and fires to first base
for an out. (Photo by Ethan Greer)
There was plenty of reason to
smile on Tuesday afternoon as
the Lady Bison traveled to White
House and came away with a 7-3
win over the Lady Devils. (Photo
by Ethan Greer)
With her shades still intact Lady Bison catcher Amber
Schewe gets ready to return the ball. (Photo by Ethan
Greer)
Schewe gets ready to return the ball. (Photo by Ethan
Greer)
A much needed win
