1 Roncalli, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. ', Indiana high school softball: Roncalli suffers heart-break in finals. IHSAA softball tournament:Semistate scores, updated pairings, Handshakes, jokes and honesty:Pitchers and catchers have unique bonds. Thats really tough for opposing teams to be able to focus in on just one or two girls and keep them off the bases when we feel like we can throw nine girls up there and theyre all going to compete at the plate, Roncalli coach David Lauck said. 9 spot, the junior catcher slugged a pair of home runs, giving pitcher Keagan Rothrock all of the cushion she needed in the Royals 4-1 victory over third-ranked Lake Central at Center Grove. Afterward, Roncalli coach David Lauck was proud of the fact his team remained perfect despite, well, him. Time limits and T&Cs apply. The game will be played at Purdue University's Bittinger Stadium. Lauck said he did believe the Royals had the momentum after Rothrocks homer. Updated: Jun 10, 2022 / 09:59 PM EDT This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. The Roncalli senior entered Wednesday's Sectional 11 championship game with home runs in two straight games. Congratulations of your wonderful choices and acheivements! Freshman Madi Strange had two homers, two singles and four RBI for North, while Drew Bolen and Kearstin Monday had two doubles each, Kara Salmon a single and double and Zoey Jukes two singles. "The amount of tears I cried that day (I found out) was devastating," she wrote in an Instagram post. West Vigo got the game's next 10 runs, however, to make things interesting. . -. "Being a Roncalli Royal has meant the absolute world to me, because we have a great community behind us and I wouldn't trade it for the world, going to any other school," Rothrock said. We cant play tense, said Rothrock. But (Rothrock) just stayed steady. Two local all-stars set for final football action, Trojans catcher Sawa wins Johnny Bench award. Were prepared, and they need to be in those moments where the pressure is on. I wasnt nervous for this game, Rothrock said. The sophomore from Whiteland wasnt perfect she walked two of the first five batters she faced and scattered four hits but she was also never rattled. A fifth-inning error, a ninth-inning wild pitch and eight runners left on base culminated in a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Penn in nine innings. The Royals continued to tack on runs thanks to hits from leadoff Lyla Blackwell, Carly Keller and Abbey Hofmann. Roncallis Ann Marie Meek tries to hold back tears after losing to Penn in Saturdays Class 4A state championship game. If youre looking for an edge there, Roncalli does have a 50-32 advantage in stolen bases, with Parks, Blackwell and Lehner all in double digits. West Vigo (1-4) hosts Riverton Parke on Monday. Star of the game.. (WNDU) - The Penn Kingsmen will play in the last IHSAA softball game of 2023 the Class 4A state championship game to wrap up the weekend in West Lafayette. Northview (2-3) hosts Greencastle on Tuesday. Sullivan threatened in the bottom of the fourth on two-out hits by Kensley Wiltermood and Chelsea Scarbrough, then got its final run in the fifth on a homer by Avery Wiltermood. Game will be played at Ben Davis at 6 PM Ticket link: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t . In the 1st inning, the Royals drawing first blood against the Raiders with the scoring being 1-0. Weve done that with this group for the last two years and its worked out tremendously.. Henson went the distance for the Trojans (17-8), allowing 11 hits six of which were in the seventh inning walking three batters and striking out seven. ", KEAGAN ROTHROCK! 110 million on alert for severe, dangerous weather over holiday weekend, Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one big step closer to freedom, Amish communities are using a surprising new kind of vehicle to travel long distances: Its a lot quicker, An Iowa meteorologist started talking about climate change on newscasts. Right after Lake Central cut into the deficit, she restored it by leading off the bottom of the inning with a solo homer to about the same spot where her first shot had landed. Thats why you do it.' 1-1. pic.twitter.com/vqRvM0ZWkE. * HSE 6, North 3 Burk had a single and double and Salmon a double for North. Rothrock launched a 3-2 pitch from sophomore Olivia Signorino beyond the light pole behind the left-field wall. * Edgewood 19, West Vigo 13 The Vikings led 3-2 going into the bottom of the third, only to give up a 15-run inning. This year, Roncalli softball is ready for anything. From 1.4.2023, Livesport s.r.o. Vernon. Baserunners are likely to be few and far between so the game could hinge on which team can manufacture a small-ball run when it does get someone on. Roncalli (22-3-1) has won two straight Class 4A state titles in Indiana and entered with a No. INDIANAPOLIS (BVM) - Keagan Rothrock is coming off one of the most dominant seasons a high school softball pitcher can have. Some base-running stuff, thats on me, because we left seven or eight girls on base before the seventh inning. Just keep your hands on top and drive through.. Three weeks later, stitches were removed from her left leg and the incision on her right leg was swabbed for infection. Even though this wasnt our goal, we still accomplished so much this season, Hofmann said of the loss. ", Homers, gems and steals: Vote for IHSAA softball players of the week (regionals). UEFA EURO U21 2023 live on Flashscore.co.uk! For her part, Rothrock will go down among the greatest athletes in state history. "Communication is always the main thing," he continued. Championship game tickets - $8 CASH. Candler finished the scoring with a two-run home run to center field in the seventh, her 11thof the season. Our defense was solid, our hitting was solid and I think striking first was a big component to that win. 1 in the state and No. ", "We should have won," Rothrock said, fighting through tears as she continued. Weve been through everything.. Both of them are really good high school pitchers, Lauck said. Theyre obviously a well-coached team and a very talented team. Roncalli, after leaving five runners stranded the first two innings, broke through with two runs in the third. Roncalli pitcher Keagan Rothrock delivers to the plate during Tuesday's game at Center Grove. Shes worked hard and earned everything that has come her way. "So, I think it's just really taught me that I need to listen to my body. That streak ended when she allowed . Sullivan (7-2) hosts Indian Creek on Tuesday. Congrats to all of their coaches and players. Just as Parks did, Walesky said after the game that she came to the plate anticipating a heavy diet of rise balls and was ready to pounce when the right one came. "We hit and scored a lot of runs, but too many mistakes.". Roncalli softball set for state title game, For dogs, Westminster shows move is a breath of fresh air, Dallas Baptist rallies past Virginia 6-5 in super regional. (WLFI) The Harrison Raiders went toe to toe with the Roncalli Royals in the IHSSA Class 4A Softball State Championship Saturday night at Bittinger Stadium. The nation's top-ranked . I give credit to the team that beat us, Penn, but we were the better team. Ranked nationally by MaxPreps through the majority of the past two seasons, the Royals were particularly dominant in the state tournament, boasting a run differential of 166-11 with 13 shutouts and 12 games decided by seven runs or more, including six of seven this season. The fact that Roncalli played its two semistate games on the same Center Grove field where the title contest will be played tonight should also help, as will the fact that the Royals have been tested by top-tier teams all year long, especially during the postseason. ", A post shared by keagan rothrock (@keaganrothrock). ", Writing on Roncalli, but will have video from Penn. * Castle 6, South 2 Light was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI. Vernon last Saturday at Center Grove. In a game where one extra base could make the difference, that could be significant. Roncallis Lauren Marsicek tags Penns Ashlyn Kronewitter during Saturdays Class 4A state championship game. WEST LAFAYETTE Saturday's Class 4A softball state championship game against Penn looked destined to be a Roncalli coronation and a fitting send-off for one of the best players in state history. She came up clutch, Lauck said of Walesky. pic.twitter.com/e3dYqBiV2E, no byline hank (@Brian_Haenchen) June 11, 2023. Both Ballard and Roncalli defeated Floyd Central (Ind.) "She wants to win a state championship as a Royal and she's healthy. They have 10 state titles, but all of a sudden, the girls softball team is making some serious noise. Mike Beas is the Daily Journal's veteran sports reporter. She allowed three hits and gave up two walks. Marion County championship game is on for tonight vs. Franklin Central. Keagan Rothrock 'almost didn't have a senior season.' This is the way. Freije then gave herself up on a steal attempt and Rothrock scored on the throw to second to make it 2-0. became the operator of this service. "We played better each game with the exception of our one inning in this one. We faced good competition and we were in every game.". "I'm so thankful to be a Royal and to have this kind of community supporting me all the time. Two local all-stars set for final football action, Trojans catcher Sawa wins Johnny Bench award. The team that doesnt take care of the ball for every single inning and every single out is going to lose., Rothrock had a tough time accepting the loss, repeating twice, We should have won.. The nation's top-ranked pitcher was that close to missing the first game of her senior year and was in very real danger of missing the entire season, the result of an ultra-rare injury and an equally rare infection. Jump to Sections of this page Accessibility Help Press alt+ /to open this menu Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? This is the direction. * Martinsville 21, West Vigo 1 Piper Beeler homered for the Vikings. Outlook: On paper, the states two best teams are quite similar; the Indians have a slightly better run differential, but the Royals have played a slightly tougher overall schedule. Chris Williams | For the Daily Journal Roncalli has yet to lose. A series of tests and scans came up empty, so she was tested for compartment syndrome, an ailment wherein the muscles grow faster than the fascia tissue surrounding them. Shes insane, Parks said of Walesky. * Sullivan 10, Franklin Central 6 Kate Ridgway was 3 for 4 with a double; Jaylynn Hobbs 2 for 3 with a double and two RBI; Avery Wiltermood 2 for 4 with a triple; Kensley Wiltermood 2 for 4; Marlee Vandeventer 1 for 3 with a homer and two RBI; and Grindstaff 1 for 4 with a double and two RBI for Sullivan. As dominant as Rothrock was all year long, the night belonged to Walesky, who picked the perfect time to double her career home run total from two to four. Do you guys have this problem in your country? With a leadoff triple, the odds are she is probably going to score somehow, Lauck said. Pendleton Heights (25-7) did not get a hit or even put a ball into fair territory against Rothrock until Kiah Hubbles leadoff bunt single in the bottom of the fourth. Nobody covers Johnson County and the surrounding areas like the Daily Journal. * Tecumseh 16, Terre Haute South 11 Peyton Simmons had a homer, a double and two singles for the Braves while Marlee Loudermilk had two doubles and a single, Izzy Light a homer and single, Kyar McVey two hits and Emma Cesinger her first varsity homer. Thats gut-wrenching, Lauck said. That was one blemish on an otherwise dominating and occasionally crafty performance by Rothrock. Not sad tears this time, but happy tears. He has been to more than 200 Indiana high schools, including 1990s visits to Zionsville to profile current Boston Celtics GM Brad Stevens, Gary Roosevelt to play eventual Purdue All-American Glenn Robinson in HORSE (didnt end well) and Seeger to visit the old gym in which Stephanie White, later the coach of the Indiana Fever, honed her skills in pickup games involving her dad and his friends. Jaleigh Lindley was 3 for 5 with two doubles, Lily Krause 3 for 5 with a double and three RBI, Parker Auten 3 for 5, Grace Rogers 2 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI and Carlea Funk a double and two RBI. Ryan O'Leary is the sports editor for the Daily Journal. All rights reserved. "I knew that was my chance at keeping my team in the game and giving us one more chance. She felt even better Tuesday. I was actually really excited I was excited for us, and I knew wed come out on top.. 6 min read WEST LAFAYETTE Saturday's Class 4A softball state championship game against Penn looked destined to be a Roncalli coronation and. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. It was terrible," said Rothrock, who surrendered three runs on six hits the next night vs. Columbus North (she estimates she was around 50-60%), then gave up a couple runs on three hits over four innings in a 7-5 loss to Avon the following weekend. 0:33. Roncallis Lauren Marsicek reaches to hit the ball during Saturdays Class 4A state championship game. Penn scored an unearned run in the fifth inning after a bobbled throw. HSE then scored once in the third and twice without a hit in the fourth. And to her credit,. I come from Singapore.Cheers. Its meant the absolute world to me, Rothrock said of playing for Roncalli. Here she comes," Lauck smiled. With a medal around her neck and Indiana high school softball in the palm of her hand, it was hard not to be. Penns Ava Zachary led off the ninth with a triple over center fielder Lyla Blackwells head. Rothrock did what she could and stayed in shape, receiving clearance to play on April 3. Football live scores page on Flashscore.co.uk offers all the latest football results from. But theres a reason Roncalli is viewed as one of the best high school softball teams in the country. Roncalli softball wins Class 4A state championship, Ashley Eck of Center Grove collides with defender Phylicia Gee.The Center Grove girls basketball team hosted Lawrence Central tonight at the school. Signorino ended the seventh with a three-pitch strikeout, then successfully navigated the heart of Roncalli's order an inning later. "She was back throwing. Roncalli Media Network Softball Schedules Rosters Coaches Records History Softball 2023 Season Preview The two-time defending state champion softball team will again be challenged by one of the toughest schedules in the Midwest. Rob Goebel | Daily Journal, Ned Beatty, indelible in Deliverance, Network dies at 83. Rothrock held serve in the sixth, then struck out the side in what felt like her final inning as a Roncalli pitcher. I dont normally say that. Today's 2023 sports TV schedule includes football, basketball, baseball, hockey, motorsports, soccer and more. Host Terre Haute South, West Vigo and Northview each picked up one win on Saturday, while Terre Haute North and North Central went 0-4 for the weekend. Players to watch: Lake Central Jolie Adams, Kiley Conner, Sydney Doloszycki, Peyton Pepkowski, Grace Renschen; Roncalli Lyla Blackwell, Kaelin Cash, Kylie Freije, Cate Lehner, Chloe Parks, Keagan Rothrock. Your best player ties it and then we load the bases. I thought we had a good game all the way around, Rothrock said. Lauck notes that the seniors have blended well with the underclassmen on the team and given everyone to speak freely in the huddle and be heard. After allowing just one run through seven innings, Florida-bound senior Keagan Rothrock put the team on her back once more, leading off the bottom of the seventh inning with a game-tying home run to deep left center. "The injury helps keep me going, because I know how it feels not to have it.". Chloe Parks was the semistate hero last Saturday, driving in two runs against Columbus North and then beating out an infield single to plate the lone run in a 10-inning win over Mt. Whether I get on or get out, Ive got to make solid contact, Ive got to see as many pitches as I can and when I hit that triple, I was like, Weve got this.'. Football Premier League live on Flashscore.co.uk! Wence had a pair of doubles for the Thunderbirds. Roncalli pitcher Keagan Rothrock delivers to the plate during Tuesdays game at Center Grove. But well also have back a core group of girls, which is also great, and I have a good feeling there are some good incoming freshmen. Find news, events, leagues, results, GB national teams and how to get involved with softball . Common opponents: Lake Central def. Roncallis players wait at home plate for Keagan Rothrock after her game-tying home run during Saturdays Class 4A state championship game. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. City Spark from Women's Professional Fastpitch to the National Baseball & Softball Complex at Farnham Park for a two-game series. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. "We should have won. 18+ New UK customers only. earlier. Im proudest of the fact we won despite the coaching, Lauck said after his squad improved to 24-0. 30 S. Water St., Second floor, Suite A, Franklin, IN 46131, Phone: (317) 736-7101 Toll free: (888) 736-7101, Ashley Eck of Center Grove collides with defender Phylicia Gee.The Center Grove girls basketball team hosted Lawrence Central tonight at the school. When buying a gift for your girlfriend, consider stepping out of the traditional box and putting extra thought into a gift that will make her smile. "It has been an incredible ride," Lauck said of his senior class. * Roncalli 16, North Central 1 Kayla Goldsworthy and Emma Zimmerman had the only hits for North Central. She has gone 74 innings without allowing an earned run and 52 innings without being scored on at all, and she has struck out 95 batters while walking just one during the postseason. More in the morning. That was Rothrocks 15th strikeout of the night the 14th time this season she fanned at least that many in a game and her 363rd of the season against just six walks. Starter Aubrey Zachary allowed just one hit over 3.1 shutout innings. "As I threw the last pitch, I began crying. Not even for Keagan Rothrock. Chris Williams | For the Daily. In all of that time I havenever felt more blessed than I did April 14th 2010. Way to share your blessings with others. Roncallis Keagan Rothrock, left, gets a high five from catcher Ann Marie Meek after striking out a Penn batter during Saturdays Class 4A state championship game. Apr. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I was almost crying before my at-bat because I knew it was now or never and this could be my last at-bat, she said. Abbey Hofmann started the inning with a double and Rothrock followed with a single. Hamilton Southeastern is 6-0, Roncalli 3-1, Mooresville 4-2, Castle 9-4, BNL 9-3, Martinsville 3-3, Tecumseh 4-3, Franklin Central 1-5 and Edgewood 6-3. By. More: Keagan Rothrock 'almost didn't have a senior season.' With a home game today against Class 3A power Tri-West and one of 4As most challenging sectionals looming at Mooresville, Center Grove coach Alyssa Coleman knows her players will benefit from what transpired on Tuesday. Follow live scores, latest results, fixtures and Premier League standings! Two local all-stars set for final football action, Trojans catcher Sawa wins Johnny Bench award. The defense behind them was nearly perfect, with a number of critical plays by senior shortstop Kiley Hinton looming particularly large. The emotions set in as Rothrock returned to the dugout, then began overwhelming her as she stepped into the box to lead off the seventh. She worked around a pair of singles in the second, then put two runners with zero outs in the third and retired the next three batters she faced, with strikeouts of Sutton and fellow slugger Mandy Lauth. Roncalli def. "That's a connected team and they're going to win another state championship before it's all said and done.". Read on. I have always felt like one of the luckiest people on earth that I get to spend day after day with these students. INDIANAPOLIS Last year, success was new for the Royals. Call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriepat (317) 444-6649. 'This has been a battle.' - Roncalli High School Athletics | Facebook Roncalli softball is heading to the SEMISTATE FINALS tonight at 7:00 PM with a 7-0 win against Pendleton Heights. Her teammates couldnt have been more thrilled for her. Keagan Rothrocks career at Roncalli appeared poised for a storybook ending. Roncalli added another run in the fourth when Lauren Marsicek led off with a double and scored on a two-out single by Carley Keller to make it 3-0. Nobody covers Johnson County and the surrounding areas like the Daily Journal. "They have completely energized our entire school as far as school spirit, and it's been awesome to be a small part of that as their coach. But nation's top pitcher is back. We left eight girls on base, said Royals coach David Lauck, whose team finished 31-4-1. Especially since her battery mate Saturday nights hero will be returning, too. Playing in a state championship game can sometimes be a very uncomfortable environment for young athletes because of the stakes, but the Royals are confident that the tough postseason road theyve traveled has left them well equipped to handle the pressure. I really wanted to get out there and set the tone, Parks said, because as a leadoff, I feel like thats my job. Im excited.. Keagan Rothrock: wp, 13 Ks Lyla Blackwell: 2 hits, run Abbey Hofmann: 3 hits, 2 2Bs, 3 RBI Emma Fegan: 3 hits, 2 runs, 3 RBI Rothrock: 4 hits, HR (ties career record) 3 RBI. Since weve been put into those situations, we feel like we are a little bit stronger and have come more together than them, because they havent been challenged yet and weve already been challenged, so were ready to take them on. * Mooresville 7, North 6 Bolen had three hits and Cami Burk a double for the Patriots. The Royals tacked on another run in the fifth on hits by Rothrock, Freije and Tori Candler and made it 5-0 on the sixth on a sacrifice fly by Hofmann to score Lyla Blackwell. "I've gone so hard on myself in the past and always pushed myself past my limits or what I thought my limits were," Rothrock said. What a moment for her to tie that up in the bottom of the seventh. Ryan O'Leary. Roncalli's Keagan Rothrock, left, and Kaelin Cash celebrate a strikeout during the Royals' semistate victory over Mt. -. Im really proud of how our team actually handled that, Cash said, so I think that thats going to be a really good experience for us going into this weekend, when theres going to be a ton of people there. Eight seniors will be moving on from this Roncalli team that had to wait through a lost 2020 season to enjoy their one shining moment on Saturday night. "We almost didn't have a senior season, and I think any senior would be devastated to not have that, to not play with the girls they love. ", "So we just try to put it all out there on the field, every game," Meek interjected. Check out the best Innova disc golf equipment. Roncalli, led by arguably the nation's top prep pitcher in senior Keagan Rothrock, is 31-3-1 . The past year or so has confirmed what people have known since Rothrock has . Avon, 11-1. We struck first, then we started getting quite a few hits.. Roncalli's first-inning run an RBI single to left by Abbey Hofmann to score junior outfielder Lyla Blackwell from third probably would have been enough for Rothrock. Schools face nepotism accusations, No charges after man shoots childs service dog, ISP says mother isnt a suspect in fatal Flora fire, A look at the finances of Indiana Supreme Court judges, An investigation into a Henry Co. corrections director, Indiana OB/GYN faces medical malpractice suit, How to protect yourself against mail thieves, Chemical hair straighteners linked to higher cancer, BestReviews.com - Top gifts to make everyone happy this summer, Prime Day 2023: Here are the best early deals, These are the hidden gems of Prime Day 2023, Best early Prime Day deals for $100 or less, Indiana Black Expo host concert featuring Juvenile, https://scorestream.com/apiJsCdn/widgets/embed.js, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.
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