2008 Woodie Awards
Jennies eye turnaround at Northwest
Nick Schimmer
Issue date: 4/13/06 Section: Features
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The Jennies' softball team will return to Maryville, Mo., Friday to compete in the Northwest Missouri State classic with hopes the squad can establish the consistency required to be competitive in the MIAA.
The Jennies (23-15, 6-6 MIAA) spent last weekend on the road, attempting to build on the success the team had enjoyed early in the season.
The first destination was Kirksville, Mo., for a Friday doubleheader with Truman State. The last time the Jennies were able to defeat Truman was March 23, 2004.
Streak ender
The Jennies were able to end the two-year drought, forcing a split with the Bulldogs. The Jennies won the first game 3-2, while dropping the nightcap, 2-0.
In the opener, pitching dominated, as neither team produced much offense in the early going. The Jennies found themselves down 2-0 going into the last frame, and the chance of victory seemed slim.
The Jennies were able to rally for three runs in the top of the seventh, with junior Megan Hollenbach leading the way with a two-run home run. The three runs secured junior pitcher Meredith Meunks' twelfth victory of the season, as the ace allowed only two runs on five hits.
Head coach Rhesa Sumrell said the comeback showed a different side of her team-a determination that was missing last year.
"Hollenbach had a career personal best," Sumrell said. "I was impressed that we didn't lay down in the seventh inning. I was very pleased with the win."
The Bulldogs were able to turn the tide in the second game, as Central managed six hits but could not plate a run.
Truman got only three hits, but a pair of solo home runs rounded out the scoring.
Despite a strong outing, junior Deanna McQueen was charged with her third loss of the season.
Swept away
While victory was sweet in Kirksville, the emotion was shortlived as the Jennies ran into a rejuvenated Northwest Missouri State squad in Maryville Saturday.
The Jennies weren't able to put up much of a fight, dropping both ends of the doubleheader, 11-6 and 11-3, respectively. The losses were the worst of the season for the Jennies, as the Bearcats also outhit Central 21-15.
The Jennies (23-15, 6-6 MIAA) spent last weekend on the road, attempting to build on the success the team had enjoyed early in the season.
The first destination was Kirksville, Mo., for a Friday doubleheader with Truman State. The last time the Jennies were able to defeat Truman was March 23, 2004.
Streak ender
The Jennies were able to end the two-year drought, forcing a split with the Bulldogs. The Jennies won the first game 3-2, while dropping the nightcap, 2-0.
In the opener, pitching dominated, as neither team produced much offense in the early going. The Jennies found themselves down 2-0 going into the last frame, and the chance of victory seemed slim.
The Jennies were able to rally for three runs in the top of the seventh, with junior Megan Hollenbach leading the way with a two-run home run. The three runs secured junior pitcher Meredith Meunks' twelfth victory of the season, as the ace allowed only two runs on five hits.
Head coach Rhesa Sumrell said the comeback showed a different side of her team-a determination that was missing last year.
"Hollenbach had a career personal best," Sumrell said. "I was impressed that we didn't lay down in the seventh inning. I was very pleased with the win."
The Bulldogs were able to turn the tide in the second game, as Central managed six hits but could not plate a run.
Truman got only three hits, but a pair of solo home runs rounded out the scoring.
Despite a strong outing, junior Deanna McQueen was charged with her third loss of the season.
Swept away
While victory was sweet in Kirksville, the emotion was shortlived as the Jennies ran into a rejuvenated Northwest Missouri State squad in Maryville Saturday.
The Jennies weren't able to put up much of a fight, dropping both ends of the doubleheader, 11-6 and 11-3, respectively. The losses were the worst of the season for the Jennies, as the Bearcats also outhit Central 21-15.