Panthers, Lancers Combine For High School Softball Title
The UCC Lancers and JMSS Panthers combined to win a PWSA high school title – Contributed Photo
The team consisted of Madison Goodwin, Kendra Goodwin, Carys Owen, Hannah Roesch and Vicki Iantosca of John McGregor with UCC’s Aliyah Whiteye, Katreena Whiteye, Sydnee Baker, Lauren Nicholson and Madisson Alexander.
In the gold medal game, the team defeated Petrolia Lambton Central 9-8. Laura Nicholson hit 3 singles, Madison Goodwin doubled and singled, while Aliyah Whiteye had 2 singles. The winning pitcher was Aliyah Whiteye, allowing 8 runs in 4 plus innings
To advance to the final, the Chatham team played a very strong defensive game to beat Georgetown Christ the King 8-0 in the semis. Laura Nicholson homered and Katreena Whiteye hit 2 singles. Hannah Roesch was the winning pitcher, allowing only 2 hits in the shutout.
In pool play, the girls went 2-0 starting with a 12-5 win over Hagersville. Owen tripled twice, Alexander doubled twice and Madison Goodwin tripled. Then, the combined team beat Woodstock St. Mary’s 10-0 in three innings. Aliyah Whiteye threw a no-hitter and struck out 5. Nicholson hit 2 doubles and Aliyah Whiteye had two singles.
Pictured Above: Back row – from left Coaches Jim Roesch & Jay Owen. Middle Row – from left Vicki Iantosca, Hannah Roesch, Lauren Nicholson, Madisson Alexander, Madison Goodwin, Sydnee Baker, Carys Owen, Aliyah Whiteye. Front Row – from left Kendra Goodwin, Katreena Whiteye