North Andover defeats JV softball in close game

By memo on May 24, 2012

On May 20, the JV softball team traveled to North Andover to play one of their many make-up games. Due to the poor weather this season, the Hornets played a tough game but ended up losing the game 5-1.

: Eighth grader Sarah Burnham stands ready at the plate to take a swing. Burnham was second in the lineup against North Andover because she is a lefty batter, which can throw the pitcher off after throwing to the first batter, who is a righty. Credit: Alyssa Reeves for Manchester Essex Multimedia Online

: North Andover’s pitcher throws a pitch to one of the Hornets’ batters. She was a fast pitcher and succeeded in striking out many of Manchester Essex’s batters, which contributed to holding their score to one run. Credit: Alyssa Reeves for Manchester Essex Multimedia Online

: Freshman Sam Woodman stands on first base after getting walked by North Andover’s pitcher. Woodman was one of the few Hornets players that was walked; however, she was one of the many who stole second base due to the pitcher’s inaccuracy. Credit: Alyssa Reeves for Manchester Essex Multimedia Online

: Manchester-Essex’s defense stands ready as the pitch is thrown. Tough defense was required by the Hornets players in order to stop North Andover’s hits. Credit: Alyssa Reeves for Manchester Essex Multimedia Online

: Eight grader Molly Lynch stands under a pop fly hit by a North Andover player. These catches were vital in getting outs each inning Manchester-Essex was in the field. Credit: Alyssa Reeves for Manchester Essex Multimedia Online

: Freshman Bailey Graves goes for a pop fly that was hit foul behind the plate. Although these catches are often hard to make, catchers must go for everything in case there is that chance for the one they will catch. Credit: Alyssa Reeves for Manchester Essex Multimedia Online

: Freshman and first baseman Meghan Conway stands on first base to try and get the out as the North Andover player tries to beat out the throw. Unfortunately, the throw was not in time, so the opponent made it to first base. Credit: Alyssa Reeves for Manchester Essex Multimedia Online

photos by Alyssa Reeves

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