Hudson High School Explorers Softball

JV storms past Solon

Game ends after Hudson scores 4 runs in 5th

Thursday, 5/20/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H	E

Solon	0	0	0	0	2	0	2

Hudson JV	3	0	0	3	2	4	12

Game played at Hudson JV Field.
W: Brown (9-2).
HR: None. Notes: JV (16-3, 9-1).

Stow shocks Hudson

AKRON- The Lady Explorers' run towards a third championship game in four years came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday as league-rival Stow knocked off Hudson, 3-1.

Mindy Meredith struck out nine and gave up just seven hits, but the Hudson bats never got untracked. Stow's Chelsea Carlson held the Explorers to just one run on three hits.

The Varsity and JV close out the season on Thursday as they host Solon.

District Semis: Explorer bats never get going

Wednesday, 5/19/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Stow-Munroe Falls	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	7	3

Hudson Varsity	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	3	2

Game played at Firestone Stadium, Akron. District Semifinals.
L: Meredith (14-2).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (24-2) - Meredith 9K, 90 pitches.

Hudson one-hits Firestone

HUDSON- With their 8-0 win against Firestone on Thursday, Hudson advances to the Akron District Semifinals.

Mindy Meredith struck out 15 en route to her fourteenth victory of the season. Meredith surrendered just one hit - a hit that was nearly thwarted by the valiant effort of Emily Maggio in right field.

Maggio led off the first inning with a single, stole second and third, and scored on a Georgia Stokes' ground ball. The floodgates opened when Firestone could not handle a sharp smash by Meredith, followed by three consecutive singles.

In the third inning, Meredith and Dani Brehun both singled and Callie Drohan drove in her second run of the night on a base hit. In the fifth inning, Christie Wade and Tori Smith each had knocks and Drohan ripped her third run-scoring single of the day. Jenny Reitz collected a base hit in the sixth inning.

Drohan was the hitting star on the evening, going 3-for-3 with three RBI.

The Lady Explorers will play Stow in the district semifinals at Firestone Stadium on Tuesday, May 18 at 5:00pm. Hudson won both meetings with the Lady Bulldogs this season, though both were tough victories.

Sectional Final: Varsity opens game with 6-run outburst

Thursday, 5/13/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Firestone	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2

Hudson Varsity	6	0	1	0	1	0	x	8	11	1

Game played at Hudson Varsity Field. Sectional Finals.
W: Meredith (14-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (24-1) - Drohan 3-3, 3 RBI, R; Meredith 1H, 15K.

JV beats up Black Tigers

Two "4s" and a "3" give JV early win

Monday, 5/10/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H	E

Cuyahoga Falls	0	0	0	1	0	0	1

Hudson JV	4	0	4	0	0	3	11

Game played at Hudson JV Field.
W: Brown (8-2).
HR: None. Notes: JV (15-3, 8-1).

Hudson cuts down Cuyahoga Falls

HUDSON- Hudson seniors and their parents were honored prior to the start of the game Monday night and, although Cuyahoga Falls hit well, Hudson came away with the 8-4 win thanks to excellent defense and hustle on the bases.

CF started the game with three consecutive hits, but senior Jenny Reitz buckled down and limited the damage to get the win and improve to a spotless 10-0 record.

The Cuyahoga Falls battery struggled with walks, passed balls and wild pitches and the speedy Explorers made them pay for their mistakes.

With the game tied, 2-2 headed into the fifth, senior Georgia Stokes led off with a single and scored on a double by senior Grace Doman. After walks by Christie Wade and senior Callie Drohan, Sarah Rillero plated Doman on a base hit. Wade and Drohan scored on errors at the plate. Dani Brehun's ground out was productive, scoring Rillero to cap a five-run outburst.

Senior Emily Maggio had two singles and a RBI. Senior Grace Doman had a double, sacrifice fly, and two RBI. Senior Mindy Meredith singled and walked and senior Tori Smith drew a walk and was a defensive stalwart at shortstop.

Senior and their parents honored

Monday, 5/10/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Cuyahoga Falls	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	8	4

Hudson Varsity	1	0	0	1	5	1	x	8	6	1

Game played at Hudson Varsity Field. Senior Night.
W: Reitz (10-0).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (23-1, 9-0) - Maggio 2-1B, RBI; Doman 2B, SF, 2 RBI.

Hudson crushes Copley

UNIONTOWN- The Varsity travelled south on Saturday to participate in Lake High School's Strike Out Cancer Classic and came home with a victory over Copley, 8-1. The win was highlighted by Christie Wade clubbing the team's first over-the-fence homerun of the season.

Throughout the game, the Explorers were able capitalize on their scoring opportunities. Dani Brehun drove two home in the first inning, In the fourth following Wadeâ€™s solo blast, Brehun singled again and Jenny Reitz reached on an error. Callie Drohan's bunt plated Brehun and Emily Maggio singled in Reitz and Drohan. In the seventh, Maggio and Georgia Stokes each singled and then scored on Wade's two-out base hit.

Jenny Reitz got the win and improved to a perfect 9-0. Maggio finished 3-4 with two RBI, Brehun was 2-3 with two RBI, and Wade was 2-3 with three RBI.

The second game against Aurora was called due to inclement weather, but not before Kayla Mehan hit a line drive center field grand slam.

Game 1

Saturday, 5/8/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	2	0	0	4	0	0	2	8	9	1

Copley	0	0	0	1	0	0	x	1	4	3

Game played at Strike Out Cancer Classic, Lake HS, Uniontown.
W: Reitz (9-0).
HR: H: Wade (1). Notes: Hudson (22-1) - Maggio 3-1B, R, 2 RBI; Brehun 2-1B, R, 2 RBI; Wade 1B, HR, 3 RBI.

JV takes down Twinsburg

TWINSBURG- The Junior Varsity defeated Twinsburg, 8-1, on Wednesday behind Casey Brown's 19 strikeouts from the circle and two triples and a single with the bat.

Other high performers at the plate were Hannah Driscoll (2-1B), Aislinn Sharkey (1B, 2B), and Carly Smith (2B), while Emily Delsanter and Emily Masich also collected singles.

JV runs come in bunches

Wednesday, 5/5/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson JV	3	0	0	0	2	0	3	8

Twinsburg	0	0	0	1	0	0	x	1

Game played at Chamberlin MS, Twinsburg.
W: Brown (7-2).
HR: None. Notes: JV (14-3, 7-1).

Hudson topples Tigers

TWINSBURG- Hudson travelled north on Wednesday and subsequently locked up the NOC River Division championship with a win over Twinsburg, 7-3. Jenny Reitz (8-0) went the distance in the circle.

Scoreless after two innings, Callie Drohan led off the third inning with an infield single, Shelby Bitter walked, and Georgia Stokes drove them both in with a well-placed base hit.

Twinsburg came back and tied the game by scoring one each in the third and fourth innings.

In the fifth, Hannah Durak led off with a triple to deep right-center. Emily Maggio followed with an RBI single and Bitter followed suit with double that would score Maggio.

The Explorers finished off the Tigers in the seventh starting the inning with Maggio (single), Bitter (single), Stokes (reached on error, scoring Maggio), and Grace Doman (walk) to load the bases. Christie Wade singled to plate Bitter and Drohan forced a throwing error by the third baseman that allowed the third run of the inning to score.

Hudson's defense held the Tigers in check for the rest of the game, allowing only a run in the bottom of the seventh.

Varsity clinches division championship

Wednesday, 5/5/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	0	0	2	0	2	0	3	7	6	4

Twinsburg	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	3	4	7

Game played at Chamberlin MS, Twinsburg.
W: Reitz (8-0).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (21-1, 8-0) - Maggio 2-3, RBI; Durak 3B; Bitter 2-3, 2B, RBI; Stokes 2 RBI; Wade 2-3, RBI.

JV cruises past Comets

SOLON- The JV outlasted Solon Tuesday afternoon, 16-8. Hannah Driscoll started on the rubber and picked up the win, with Casey Brown closing out the final two innings.

Casey Brown and Aislinn Sharkey led the way on offense with three hits each and and Hannah Hrach ripped a triple. Kelly Gough, Annalise Fry, and Carly Smith all had two hits.

Two big innings put Hudson way up

Tuesday, 5/4/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson JV	0	0	7	5	3	0	1	16

Solon	2	0	2	3	0	0	x	7

Game played at Solon City Park, Solon.
W: Driscoll (7-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (13-3, 6-1).

Varsity cuts down Comets

SOLON- Hudson picked up its 19th-straight win and remained unbeaten in Northeast Ohio Conference River Division play as they knocked off Solon, 4-2.

The game went scoreless into the fifth inning when Christie Wade led off with a single and later scored on a Hannah Durak squeeze bunt.

The Lady Explorers would add to their lead in the sixth, when the bats came alive and with runners on first and second base. Wade hit a long fly ball to left for a triple that plated two teammates. Callie Drohan then drove in Wade to put Hudson up, 4-0.

Solon finally broke through in the six and scored twice, but Mindy Meredith closed out her 13th win on the season with a scoreless seventh inning.

Six Solon errors open door for Explorer win

Tuesday, 5/4/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	0	0	0	0	1	3	0	4	7	1

Solon	0	0	0	0	0	2	x	2	6	6

Game played at Roxbury Field, Solon.
W: Meredith (13-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (20-1, 7-0) - Wade 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI.

JV smothers Stow

HUDSON- Pitchers Casey Brown and Hanna Driscoll combined to toss a no-hitter as the JV won easliy over Stow, 10-0.

Hudson started the game hot, scoring seven runs in the first inning with Brown, Kelly Gough, Emily Masich, and Annalise Fry all driving in runs. Kelly Gough and Carly Smith each chipped in to the offensive effort with two singles.

Game ended via mercy rule

Monday, 5/3/2010	1	2	3	4	5	R	H	E

Stow-Munroe Falls	0	0	0	0	0	0

Hudson JV	7	0	0	2	1	10

Game played at Hudson JV Field.
W: Brown (6-2).
HR: None. Notes: JV (12-3, 5-1).

Varsity smashes Stow

HUDSON- In an errorless game that featured great defense by both teams, the Hudson Varsity slammed 10 hits to bring home a 5-2 win against rival Stow.

The Lady Explorers squandered opportunities by stranding runners on base in the first, third, and fourth innings, but Grace Doman stepped up and ripped a two-run double in the fifth.

As Explorer tradition over the last few years would have it, the sixth inning proved to be the most prolific. Dani Brehun started the inning off with a single, Callie Drohan beautifully executed a sacrifice bunt, and Hannah Durak doubled to deep right center to send Brehun plateward. Emily Maggio followed with an infield single and Shelby Bitter drove in Durak via sacrifice fly. Georgia Stokes singled to score Maggio for the third run of the inning.

Other offensive contributions came from Shelby Bitter (three singles), Stokes (two singles), and Christie Wade (double). Great defensive plays were turned in by Drohan at second and Tori Smith at shortstop. Mindy Meredith was walked twice at the plate and was solid on the mound.

Bulldog rally falls short

Monday, 5/3/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Stow-Munroe Falls	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	4	0

Hudson Varsity	0	0	0	0	2	3	x	5	10	0

Game played at Hudson Varsity Field.
W: Meredith (12-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (19-1, 6-0) - Bitter 3-4, RBI, R.

Hudson sweeps through Prebis Classic

Friday, 4/30/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	1	0	0	0	0	3	1	5	8	2

Canfield	0	0	0	0	0	2	x	2	3	2

Game played at Prebis Memorial Classic, LaGrange Community Park.
W: Meredith (10-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (16-1) - Meredith CG, 8K, 3-4, 2-1B, 2B, 2 RBI; Doman 2B.

Meredith nabs fourth no-hitter

Saturday, 5/1/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity								5

Tallmadge								0

Game played at Prebis Memorial Classic, LaGrange Community Park.
W: Meredith (11-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (17-1) - Meredith 16K.

Varsity wins 18th straight game

Saturday, 5/1/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity								7

Holland Springfield								0

Game played at Prebis Memorial Classic, LaGrange Community Park.
W: Reitz (7-0).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (18-1).

Varsity no-hits Nordonia

MACEDONIA- Explorers ace Mindy Meredith (9-1) fired a no-hitter and struck out nine. Outfielder Emily Maggio was 3-for-4 with three runs scored. Grace Doman had two RBI. Knights pitcher Sara Andrasik (7-6) struck out 14. -- From Plain Dealer staff reports

Third no-hitter for Meredith

Wednesday, 4/28/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	5

Nordonia	1	0	0	0	0	0	x	1

Game played at Nordonia HS.
W: Meredith (9-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (15-1, 5-0) - Meredith CG, 0H, 9K; Maggio 3-4, 3R; Doman 2 RBI.

JV drops tough one to Knights

NORTHFIELD - Despite the outstanding pitching of Casey Brown and her 17 strikeouts, Hudson lost to Nordonia, 4-3, in eight innings.

Hudson tied the game in the top of the seventh on Hannah Driscoll's solo homerun to right field. With the bat, Drisoll collected a double, scored two runs, and drove in two. Casey Brown had a double, triple and a RBI, while Alex Bingham doubled and scored.

Driscoll HR sends game to extras

Wednesday, 4/28/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	R	H	E

Hudson JV	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	3

Nordonia	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	4

Game played at Nordonia MS, Northfield.
L: Brown (5-2).
HR: H: Driscoll (1). Notes: JV (11-3, 4-1) - Driscoll HR.

Mulch Madness continues!

Posted 4/28/2010 1:46:00 PM.

The Hudson Athletic Boosters continue to take orders for your Spring mulch needs to support Hudson student athletes. The HABC revenues are down significantly and a successful mulch drive is critical to the athletic departments' financial well-being for the remainder of the year!

The HABC sells only first quality, double shredded hardwood mulch in dark brown or black. Bulk mulch is $28/yard with 5 yard minimum order. Delivery is free within Hudson City School limits.

Bag mulch (dark brown) is $5.00/bag and will be delivered Saturday, May 15. Bag order deadline is May 7. There is still time to get your orders in!

Orders can be placed through Hudson student athletes, the mulch hotline at 330 655-2515, or mail order form and check to HABC Mulch Fundraiser, P.O. Box 274, Hudson, OH, 44236.

Thanks for your support of Hudson Athletics!

Varsity knocks out North Royalton

Reitz, Meredith give up just 3 hits in combined effort

Tuesday, 4/27/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	0	2	3	0	1	0	0	6	10	3

North Royalton	0	0	0	0	0	0	x	0	3	5

Game played at North Royalton HS.
W: Reitz (6-0). S: Meredith (1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (14-1) - Meredith SV, 2-4, 2R.

JV survives cold, Bears

NORTH ROYALTON- The JV defeated North Royalton, 7-1, behind a 15-strikeout performance by Hannah Driscoll and four RBI and two runs scored by Kelly Gough. Driscoll also scored three times and walked twice. Alex Bingham had a double, triple, a RBI, and two runs scored.

Three 3-run innings propel JV

Tuesday, 4/27/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson JV	3	3	0	0	0	3	0	9

North Royalton	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2

Game played at North Royalton HS.
W: Driscoll (6-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (11-2).

Kenston held hitless in Varsity twin-bill

Game 1: Meredith gets second no-no

Saturday, 4/24/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	1	0	1	0	4	4	10

Kenston	0	0	0	0	0	x	0

Game played at Hudson Varsity Field.
W: Meredith (8-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (12-1) - Meredith 0 R, 0 H; Doman 3-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI.

Game 2: Reitz tosses her first no-hitter of 2010

Saturday, 4/24/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Kenston	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Hudson Varsity	1	1	2	2	0	3	x	9

Game played at Hudson Varsity Field.
W: Reitz (5-0).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (13-1) - Reitz 0 R, 0 H; Brehun 3-4, 2B, 3 RBI.

JV blitzes Bombers

Game 1:

Saturday, 4/24/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H	E

Kenston	0	0	1	0	1	0	2

Hudson JV	1	4	3	1	2	1	12

Game played at Hudson JV Field.
W: Driscoll (5-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (9-2) - Driscoll 6K, 3B; Gough 2-1B, 2B; Sharkey 2-1B, 3B; Fry 2-1B, 2B; Brown 2-3B; Masich 3B;.

Game 2: Brown no-hits Bombers

Saturday, 4/24/2010	1	2	3	4	5	R	H	E

Kenston	0	0	0	0	0	0

Hudson JV	3	1	0	0	6	10

Game played at Hudson JV Field.
W: Brown (5-1).
HR: H: Gough (1). Notes: JV (10-2) - Brown 10K, 0H, 3-3; Gough 2-4, HR(1); Bingham 3B; Driscoll 3B.

JV survives shootout with CF

Two big innings give JV the win

Wednesday, 4/21/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson JV	1	8	1	0	1	7	0	18

Cuyahoga Falls	0	0	3	2	0	4	2	11

Game played at Newberry Park, Cuy Falls.
W: Driscoll (4-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (8-2, 4-0).

Explorers beat down Black Tigers

4-run 6th bolsters Hudson lead

Wednesday, 4/21/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	0	1	1	0	0	4	0	6	7	0

Cuyahoga Falls	0	0	0	0	1	0	x	1	2	5

Game played at Herrington Field, Cuy Falls.
W: Meredith (7-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (11-1, 4-0) - Meredith 1B, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB; Durak 2-1B, RBI; Doman 1B, RBI; Stokes SAC, RBI; Bitter 1B, RBI; Maggio 1B, RBI.

JV no-hits Twinsburg

HUDSON- The JV squad beat the Twinsburg Tigers, 4-0, behind a dominating performance by pitcher Casey Brown.

Brown (4-1) struck out 20, walked none, and no-hit the Tigers.

On offense, the Lady Explorers got on the board early, scoring twice in the first inning. Hannah Driscoll led off the inning with a single and promptly swiped second base. Kelly Gough reached on a throwing error by Twinsburg's shortstop, which allowed Driscoll to move over to third. Carly Smith plated Driscoll on a ground out to shortstop, moving Gough to second. Aislinn Sharkey drove home Gough with a single.

A series of Twinsburg miscues enabled Hudson to scored twice more in the fourth inning on just one hit.

Brown holds down Twinsburg bats

Monday, 4/19/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Twinsburg	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Hudson JV	2	0	0	2	0	0	x	4

Game played at Hudson JV Field.
W: Brown (4-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (7-2, 3-0) - Driscoll 3-1B; Brown 2-2B, no-hitter, 20 K, 0 BB.

Explorers tame Tigers

TWINSBURG- The Lady Explorers downed border-rival Twinsburg, 2-0, in a speedy, 50-minute affair Monday afternoon.

Mindy Meredith (6-1) dominated the Lady Tiger offense, surrendering just one hit, giving away no walks, and striking out eight. Meredith has given up just two hits in her last three games in the circle.

In the first inning, Georgia Stokes doubled and then scored on a Grace Doman base hit. The scoring was completed in the third inning when Callie Drohan doubled and later scored on a Shelby Bitter sacrifice fly.

Meredith dominates Tiger offense

Monday, 4/19/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Twinsburg	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

Hudson Varsity	1	0	1	0	0	0	x	2	4	0

Game played at Hudson Varsity Field.
W: Meredith (6-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (10-1, 3-0) - Stokes 1B, 2B, R; Drohan 2B; Doman 1B, RBI; Meredith 1 H, 8 K, 0 BB.

Varsity sweeps through Wendy's Spring Classic

Game 1: Stokes' bat leads way

Thursday, 4/15/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	1	0	6	0	0	1	0	8	5	4

Archbishop Hoban	1	0	0	0	0	0	x	1	1	5

Game played at Wendy's Spring Classic, Brookside Park, Ashland.
W: Meredith (4-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (7-1) - Maggio 2 SB, 2 R; Bitter 2-1B, 2 RBI, SB, R; Stokes 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, R; Meredith 8 K..

Game 2: 7-run second held up for the win

Saturday, 4/17/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	0	7	0	0	0	0	0	7	13	1

Oak Park - River Forest (IL)	0	0	0	1	1	0	2	4	9	1

Game played at Wendy's Spring Classic, Brookside Park, Ashland.
W: Reitz (4-0).
HR: H: Reitz (1); OPRF: Flannery. Notes: Hudson (8-1) - Stokes 2-1B, 2B, RBI.

Game 3: Meredith gets first no-hitter of 2010

Saturday, 4/17/2010	1	2	3	4	5	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	4	2	0	2	2	10

Garrettsville Garfield	0	0	0	0	x	0

Game played at Wendy's Spring Classic, Brookside Park, Ashland.
W: Meredith (5-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (9-1) - Bitter 3-1B, 3 R; Meredith 5 IP, 0 H.

Varsity to spend weekend in Ashland

ASHLAND- The Varsity will head south to Brookside Park in Ashland, Ohio, site of the Lady Explorers' 2007 Ohio State Championship, to take part in the prestigious Wendy's Spring Classic.

The typical order for consideration of a qualified invitee is State champions/Runners-up, schools listed in the national Fab 50 rankings by StudentSportsSoftball.com, regional qualifiers, and finally league champions.

The varsity will take on Hoban on Thursday at 6pm and the Chicago-area Oak Park-River Forest on Saturday at 12:45pm.

Click here for a map to Brookside Park.

Varsity slips past Stow

Explorers win in 10

Wednesday, 4/14/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2

Stow-Munroe Falls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Game played at Stow-Monroe Falls HS.
W: Meredith (3-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (6-1, 2-0) - Smith 2-1B; Brehun 1B, RBI; Meehan SF, RBI.

JV beats down Bulldogs

JV wins 6th straight

Wednesday, 4/14/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson JV	0	0	3	4	0	3	1	11

Stow-Munroe Falls	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	4

Game played at Stow-Monroe Falls HS.
W: Driscoll (3-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (6-2, 2-0) - Gough 1B, 2-2B, 3B; Brown 1B, 3B.

JV outlasts Nordonia

Monday, 4/12/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Nordonia								6

Hudson JV								8

Game played at Hudson JV Field.
W: Brown (3-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (5-2, 1-0).

Varsity knocks off Knights

One first-inning run is all Varsity would need

Monday, 4/12/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Nordonia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1

Hudson Varsity	1	0	0	0	0	0	x	1	5	0

Game played at Hudson Varsity Field.
W: Meredith (2-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (5-1, 1-0) - Bitter 2-1B; Stokes 1B, RBI.

Varsity mauls Mayfield

Mercy-rule victory is capped by 10-run sixth

Wednesday, 4/7/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity	0	0	8	0	1	(10)	19	19	0

Mayfield	0	0	0	0	1	x	1	5	4

Game played at Mayfield HS.
W: Reitz (3-0).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (4-1) - Stokes 3 H, 3 R, RBI.

JV whips Wildcats

MAYFIELD- Led by the pitching of Hannah Driscoll and the bat of Kelly Gough, the JV (4-2) won 8-5 in Mayfield.

From the circle, Driscoll fanned eight, including striking out the side in the fifth. From the batters box, Gough scored in all four of her plate appearances, going 3-4 with two RBI.

In the first inning, Gough manufactured a run all by herself when she singled, stole second, moved to third on a wild pitch, and scored on an errant pickoff throw by the catcher.

Mayfield scored twice in their half of the second to go up, 2-1. Hudson evened the score in the top of third when Gough scored after a single and another theft of second.

The Lady Explorers scored twice in their half of the fifth, keyed by a leadoff single by Driscoll.

The lead would be extended with four more runs in the sixth. Annalise Fry led off the sixth with a single, pinch-hitter Allyssa Gaither was hit by a pitch, and Driscoll singled to load the bases. Gough singled, driving home Fry and Gaither. A double steal by Driscoll and Gough put them in position to score on an errant throw by the Wildcat third baseman on Casey Brown's roller to third.

Mayfield closed the gap in the bottom of the sixth on a three-run homerun, but the Lady Wildcats would not get any closer.

Wednesday, 4/7/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson JV								8

Mayfield								5

Game played at Parkview Fields, Mayfield.
W: Driscoll (2-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (4-2).

JV beats Blue Devils

HUDSON- After a bit of a rocky start, the JV (3-2) put it together to win against the visiting Brunswick Blue Devils, 11-6.

Brunswick scored four times in the first inning on four singles and a triple off pitcher Casey Brown. Brown maintained her composure and did not allow Brunswick to score again until the sixth inning, striking out five.

Hudson's rally began in the third inning with a drag bunt by Hannah Driscoll, a steal of second, and a sacrifice bunt by Kelly Gough that moved Driscoll to third. Brown drove Driscoll home with a single to center.

More scoring came in the fourth inning when the JV batted around, scoring five times to take a 7-4 lead. The bottom of the lineup got things going with a Hanna Hrach walk. Following a sacrifice bunt by Carly Smith, Courtney Centrillo singled and Emily Masich singled in Hrach. With one out, Gough's triple sent Centrillo and Masich plateward. Brown singled Gough home and a double by Aislinn Sharkey plated Brown to finish up the rally.

Brunswick closed the gap with two runs in the sixth on three singles. Hudson pulled away in the bottom of the inning via a leadoff single by Driscoll, another stolen base, a walk by Gough, another RBI double by Brown, and a Sharkey RBI single.

Tuesday, 4/6/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Brunswick								5

Hudson JV								8

Game played at Hudson JV Field.
W: Brown (2-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (3-2).

Brunswick busts up Varsity home opener

Varsity drops crossover

Tuesday, 4/6/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Brunswick	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	3	5	2

Hudson Varsity	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	5	3

Game played at Hudson Varsity Field.
L: Meredith (1-1).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (3-1).

Varsity Florida Boxscores

Varsity 4, Field 3

Monday, 3/29/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity								4

Field								3

Game played at Chain of Lakes Park, Titusville, FL.
W: Meredith (1-0).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (1-0).

Varsity 6, Marysville 0

Tuesday, 3/30/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity								6

Marysville								0

Game played at Chain of Lakes Park, Titusville, FL.
W: Reitz (1-0).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (2-0).

Varsity 10, Beavercreek 0

Thursday, 4/1/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Hudson Varsity								10	12	0

Beavercreek								0	3	0

Game played at Chain of Lakes Park, Titusville, FL.
W: Reitz (2-0).
HR: None. Notes: Hudson (3-0).

JV Florida Boxscores

JV 3, Marysville 10

Tuesday, 3/30/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E

Marysville	0	3	0	1	0	5	1	10	11	1

Hudson JV	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	3	10	7

Game played at Chain of Lakes Park, Titusville, FL.
L: Brown (0-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (0-1) - Brown 13 K, 2 BB, 2-4, 2B, RBI; Driscoll 4-4, 3 SB, 2 R;.

JV 7, Fleming County (KY) 11

Tuesday, 3/30/2010	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H	E

Fleming County (KY)	0	0	3	7	0	1	11	8	2

Hudson JV	1	5	0	0	0	1	7	4	6

Game played at Chain of Lakes Park, Titusville, FL.
L: Driscoll (0-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (0-2) - Driscoll 4 K, 4 BB; Hrach 2B; Driscoll 1B, 2 BB, R.

JV 11, Fleming County (KY) 0

Thursday, 4/1/2010	1	2	3	4	R	H	E

Fleming County (KY)	0	0	0	0	0

Hudson JV	5	2	0	4	11

Game played at Chain of Lakes Park, Titusville, FL.
W: Brown (1-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (1-2) - Brown 0 H, 6 K, 2 BB; Gough 2-3, 3 R; Brown 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Delsanter 2-3, 2B, 3B, 4 RBI.

JV 12, Fleming County (KY) 4

Thursday, 4/1/2010	1	2	3	4	5	R	H	E

Fleming County (KY)	1	0	1	2	0	4	3	0

Hudson JV	5	4	0	3	x	12	10	4

Game played at Chain of Lakes Park, Titusville, FL.
W: Driscoll (1-1).
HR: None. Notes: JV (2-2) - Driscoll 9 K, 3 H; Gough 4-4, 2 R; Sharkey 2-3, 2 R, 2 SB; Masich 1-1, 2 BB, 2 R, 2 RBI.

Mulch Madness is here!

Posted 3/17/2010 12:24:00 PM.

The Hudson Athletic Boosters are once again taking orders for your Spring mulch needs to support Hudson student athletes.

We sell only first quality, double shredded hardwood mulch in dark brown or black. Bulk mulch is $28/yard with 5 yard minimum order. Delivery is free within Hudson City School limits.

Bag mulch (dark brown) is $5.00/bag and will be delivered Saturday, May 15. Bag order deadline is May 7.

Orders can be placed through Hudson student athletes, the mulch hotline at 330 655-2515, or mail order form and check to HABC Mulch Fundraiser, P.O. Box 274, Hudson, OH, 44236.

Thanks for your support of Hudson Athletics!

Updates are coming!

Posted 3/16/2010 02:25:00 PM.

Due to a change by Google to Blogger.com, my content management system, I am forced to do some heavy maintenance quickly before the season starts. This change also affects the baseball and lacrosse sites, so I have a lot to do in a short amount of time.

I have final rosters in hand and need to take one last run through the schedule to ensure that is up-to-date. Once I tackle the content management situation on all three sites, I will start to get the information flowing!

I will send an alert via Twitter once the maintenance is complete.

Thank you for your patience!

Reminders

Posted 1/20/2010 10:04:00 AM.

All prospective players must have a current physical on record with the Athletic Director's office. Physicals are valid for only one year from when it is taken. If you did not get one last year through the school (end of spring season) or obtain one earlier this school year, then yours is out of date and you need to obtain a new one. You will not practice until you have a current physical on record!!!
Complete and sign the 2 pages (3 forms) in the ATHLETIC INFORMATION PACKET (there is a backside to one of them) and return to Coach Brown anytime before tryouts begin or at tryouts on Mon. Feb. 22 if you are a pitcher/catcher or on Mon. Mar. 8 for all others.
ALWAYS BE ON TIME TO ALL SOFTBALL-RELATED ACTIVITIES!!!

Important Dates for 2010

Posted 1/20/2010 09:58:00 AM.

Final Spring Trip payment of $300.00 made out to HABC is due Fri. Feb.12
Booster Club Spag. Dinner/Silent Auction/Mattress sale - Feb. 14, 3-7 p.m.
Pitchers and Catchers begin- Mon. Feb. 22 (time TBD)
All other players will have an open gym during this time period
Team tryouts begin for all players- Mon. Mar. 8
Final cuts will be made by Wed. Mar. 10 (if necessary Thurs. Mar. 11)
KSU Scrimmage Day- Tues. Mar. 23 (games at 6:45 and 8:15- depart HHS at 5:00)
Softball Spring Trip to Titusville, Florida- Fri. Mar. 26- Sat. April 3
High School Season officially starts- Mon. Mar. 29
Sectionals- May 8 thru May 15
Districts- May 17 thru May 22
Regionals- May 26 thru May 29
States- June 3 thru June 5

Helping a "softball" community in need

Posted 1/20/2010 09:53:00 AM.

To All Softball Players & Families,

I have just received word from a softball â€œjunkieâ€ friend, formerly from Stow but now living in Fruitland(Georgetown) Florida, of a Middle School/High School (grades 7-12) called Crescent City Junior Senior High School in Crescent City, Florida that is in dire need of softball equipment. This is possibly the poorest city in the State of Florida and just last year there was an estimated 100 students considered "homeless". The school would very much like to offer softball to their students (all grades all eligible for H.S. sports) and have done so in the past but equipment issues have become a major problem due to the financial constraints of the district. Equipment is shared---not enough gloves for all players, etc. Some local churches have offered assistance in helping with the finances for the softball program but the need is much greater than this.

To lend a helping hand to students that want to play softball, the game that we love and probably take for granted here at HHS, I would like to see if our softball "family" could step up to the plate and help out a school district that is in need at this time.

Any softball items that are in decent shape and sitting around in a closet, not to ever be used again, could be of great use to these people. This would include: softball gloves, bats, helmets, cathers gear, cleats, sliding pads/shorts, batting gloves, softballs, etc. Basically, as long as it has some more use to it and it is softball related, they would gladly accept our generous offer. Even if you would like to make a monetary donation of some kind, that would work as well.

Please consider rummaging through some of your old softball stuff in the basement and see if you can come up with something that I could send these folks. Players can drop off to me at the high school any items they would like sent to Crescent City and I will be sure to get it to the proper authorities in charge. I would like to get this donation from the Hudson H.S. Softball Team sent to them by Feb.5. Please show our respect to the game and to those less fortunate by lending a helping hand.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give and I hope it takes a semi-trailer truck to send it all to them.

Coach Brown

Supplemental Spiritwear Order

Posted 1/13/2010 03:39:00 PM.

HUDSON- Tom Long, supplier of Hudson baseball and softball spiritwear, has green-lighted a supplemental order of spiritwear.

Here is how it will work:

1.) Use the same form as before (on Spiritwear webpage)

2.) Forms must be turned in to Coach Brown or mailed to Mr. Long no later than Tuesday, January 26, 2010.

3.) Goods will be distributed to players no later than Friday, March 05, 2010.

Things to remember: If we don't get sufficient volume Mr. Long will not accept the order and will refund all money.

Offseason items of interest

Posted 9/14/2009 10:49:00 PM.

All ladies interested in playing fast pitch softball in the spring should stop by Coach Brown's room (A-119) sometime during the week of September 14-18 to pick up a player information card as well as information on the winter indoor softball league which starts in November.

Also there will be an announcement in the coming weeks indicating a formal meeting of all interested softball players to take place after school Friday October 9th at 2:40pm in Coach Brown's room (A-119). If you are unable to attend due to a fall sport, stop by Coach Brown's room to pick up the needed information.

Meredith named PD All-Star

Posted 6/20/2009 04:26:00 PM.

CLEVELAND- The Cleveland Plain Dealer unveiled their Softball All-Star Team on Friday and included Hudson's star pitcher, Mindy Meredith.

Mindy finished the 2009 campaign with a 20-2 record, a minuscule 0.72 ERA and 243 strikeouts in 135.1 innings (1.79 K/IP). Meredith also carried her weight at the plate, batting .325 with seven homeruns and 26 RBI.

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