CSR (Softball sweeps St. Mary's, moves up MIAA standings)

From: Jeff Febus (jfebus@calvin.edu)
Date: Thu Apr 24 2003 - 22:04:11 EDT

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    CALVIN SPORTS REPORT FOR THURSDAY APRIL 24, 2003

    SOFTBALL

    SOUTH BEND, IN - On its second trip to St. Mary's College in two days the
    Knights came up with a memorable performance, sweeping the Belles 11-2 and 5-3.
    On Wednesday afternoon Calvin and St. Mary's were not able to play because
    there were no umpires available at game time. The sweep catapults the Knights
    into sole possession of second place in the MIAA with a 6-4 record. With four
    games remaining the Knights have a slim margin over Hope and Albion who each
    stand at 7-5 in the league. The top four teams advance to the league tournament
    on May 2 & 3.

    In game one the Calvin bats showed new life, banging out eleven runs on twelve
    hits. The Knights put up an eight spot in the top of the fifth inning and held
    on in the bottom half to mercy the Belles. Calvin right-hander Rachelle Heyboer
    (Fremont) picked up the win improving her record to 9-3 on the season. Heyboer
    is 4-1 in MIAA play this year with her only blemish a 2-0 decision to league
    leading Alma. The talented sister combination of Jeanne and Keri Cole (Mason
    County Eastern) led the way for the Knights. Keri was 3-4 from the plate with
    two RBIs and a run scored while Jeanne was 2-4 at the dish with a pair of RBIs
    and a run scored as well. Becky Austen (Pembroke, Ontario), Heyboer, and Rachel
    Dyksterhouse (Kalamazoo Christian) each tallied two hits.

    Game two proved to be a much closer affair as the Knights struck for three
    runs in the bottom of the first inning, added a pair of late insurance runs and
    held on for a 5-3 victory. Sophomore Kara Van Kooten (Grace Christian,
    Anchorage, AK) earned the win and was relieved by Heyboer, who picked up her
    second save of the year. Dyksterhouse continued to swing a hot bat, going 2-2
    from the plate and picking a pair of RBIs to lead the Knights in hitting.
    Designated player Abby Konyndyk (Grand Rapids Christian) was 2-3 from the plate
    with an RBI. Sophomore Angie Sietsma (Grandville), Austen, and K. Cole each
    notched a base hit.

    Calvin will conclude its league season with a double header with Adrian at
    home on Saturday at 1:00 PM and a twin bill with Kalamazoo on the road on
    Monday. The Kalamazoo game will be broadcast via the Internet broadcast,
    starting at 3:25 PM. Go to www.calvin.edu/sports for more information and the
    link to the action.

    MIAA Action on 4-24

    Alma 4, Hope 1 (Game 1)
    Alma 5, Hope 1 (Game 2)

    MIAA Standing through 4-24

    Alma 10-2
    Calvin 6-4
    Albion 7-5
    Hope 7-5
    Olivet 6-5
    St. Mary's 4-6
    Adrian 4-7
    Kalamazoo 1-11

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