Baseball

Tuxedo 15, Eldred 1 • Chester 22, Eldred 4

Pitching woes lead to a pair of Yellowjacket losses

By RICHARD A. ROSS

	TRR photo by Richard A. Ross Eldred’s Walter Kridel puts out a first inning extended rally by Chester. (Click for larger image)

ELDRED, NY—Coach Frank Kean is either clairvoyant or a man who knows his teams’ strengths and weaknesses.

His prediction three weeks ago that “this season ISbound to be a learning experience” is right on target. It’s going to take time for the young Eldred arms to find the groove.

The horrendous early spring weather hasn’t helped and at this juncture, the opposing batters aren’t fooled. In the season opener on April 15 against Tuxedo, Yellowjacket pitchers gave up a pair of two-run home runs and numerous hits in the 15-1 pounding.

Tuxedo hurler Dan Malmeiser allowed only five hits and struck out nine over six innings. Tuxedo improved its record to 2-0 by sending Eldred to its second straight loss. Devin Weyant, John Martin and John Harris were able to connect on singles, but the Yellowjackets couldn’t string hits together to do any damage.

The next day was more of the same.

This time, Chester (2-2) took advantage of errant pitching and scored seven runs in the first inning. Eldred starter John Harris gave way to Nick McKormick and then to Walter Kridel, who was able to get out of the first inning with no further damage. George Fountain’s thunderous double in the bottom of the inning provided Eldred with two of its four runs. Eldred’s record fell to 0-3.

John S. Burke Catholic 10, Sullivan West 2

Platt’s six-hitter stymies Bulldogs

GOSHEN, NY—John S. Burke’s Scott Platt notched his second win of the season by throwing a six-hitter against the Bulldogs. He struck out seven in the OCIAA Division IV win, which pushed the Eagles’ record to 3-0. Matt Berger of Sullivan West went two for three. Ryan Taylor (0-1) pitched two innings and gave up six runs. He struck out four but gave up three home runs. Matt Berger relieved him and pitched four innings and gave up four runs. The Bulldogs’ record is now 2-2, 2-1 OCIAA.

Softball

Chapel Field 15, Eldred 0 • S.S. Seward 15, Eldred 2

Yellowjackets off to a rough start

By RICHARD A. ROSS

	TRR Photo by Richard A. Ross Eldred’s Megan Shafer winds up in the second inning against S. S. Seward. Eldred lost the game 15-2. (Click for larger image)

PINE BUSH, NY — Nothing in practice could have prepared the young Eldred team for the dazzling pitching of Julie Schaper of Chapel Field. Last year, though she was only a sophomore, Schaper was regarded as virtually un-hittable. The bad news for her opponents this year is she seems to have gotten better. The young and relatively inexperienced Eldred team drew Chapel Field for their season opener on April 15. Schaper introduced herself to the Yellowjackets by striking out 14. The good news was it was over soon. The 15-run rule cut the game short after only five innings. Schaper helped her cause by going two for three with three RBI to give Chapel Field (1-1, 1-0 OCIAA) its first league win. Eldred fell to 0-1, 0-1OCIAA.

Oliphant’s one-hitter hampers Eldred

ELDRED, NY — The powerful hitting of Theresa Space combined with the one-hit performance of S. S. Seward’s pitcher Melissa Oliphant to hand the Yellowjackets their second loss in as many days. In the April 16 game, Space hit a two-run home run and had an impressive five RBI in a Division V game. Oliphant pitched a complete game and stuck out nine.

Problems began for the Yellowjackets in the top of the second inning when the Spartans put together a series of walks, stolen bases and hits while taking advantage of a passed ball from Eldred hurler Megan Shafer. The Spartans kept up their offensive barrage while the Yellowjackets struggled to catch up to Oliphant’s speed and location. S. S. Seward improved its record to 3-2, 1-0 OCIAA. Eldred is 0-2, 0-2 OCIAA.

Track

Eldred track notches a win and makes a statement

By RICHARD A. ROSS

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — Fielding a team that is predominantly freshmen and sophomores, Eldred managed to beat out the Chester boys and girls in the school’s first meet of the season. The previously scheduled season opener against Sullivan West was postponed until May 5 due to wintry weather. “We feel that both the girls’ and boys’ team have a good shot at a winning record this year,” said Coach Frank Schorling. In terms of the Relays, Eldred has sent runners to the prestigious event the past two years. “We look forward to the Section Nine meet,” said Schorling. Due to concerns about security, Eldred will not be sending a team to the prestigious Penn Relays this year. Eldred has participated in the Penn Relays for the past two years. The April 15 victory over Chester also resulted in a loss to Tri-Valley, leaving both the boys and girls with a 1-1 record. The following are Eldred’s results:

Boys: Tri-Valley 91, Eldred 50, Eldred 85, Chester 52

110 hurdles: Tyler LaPut (2nd) 100: Steve VanTuly (3rd) Shot Put: Tim Hallock (1st) 42-4 1/2, Ricky DaBoul (3rd) 39-3 1/4 1600: Catlan Sardina (2nd) 5:17 400 hurdles: Tyler LaPut (2nd) 68.9 800: Kyle Anthony (2nd) 2:16.5 High jump: Kyle Steimle (2nd) 5-2 Discus: Tim Hallock (1st) 111-11 Triple jump: Kyle Anthony (1st), Catlan Sardina (2nd) Long jump: Kyle Anthony (2nd) 17-7 1/2, Catlan Sardina (3rd) 17-5 1/2 Pole vault: Tim Hallock (3rd) 8-6.

Girls: Tri-Valley 113, Eldred 28, Eldred 77, Chester 49

Shot put: Kayla Bozan (1st) 25-3, Becky Brunning (2nd) 23-4 1/2 400 hurdles: (3rd) Becky Hallock 1:25.9 High jump: Becky Hallock (3rd) 3-10 Discus: Becky Brunning (1st) 77-7, Kayla Bozan (3rd) 59-2 Long jump: Kelly Brodmerkel (2nd) 13-0 1/2 Triple jump: Kelly Brodmerkel (2nd) 27-6 Pole Vault: Becky Hallock (3rd) 6-0.