2008 SOFTBALL RESULTS...

2008 Varsity/ Junior Varsity Softball Roster
2008 Freshman Softball Roster
2008 Jackets Softball Records

2008 SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS!

2008 Softball Awards
Tiffany Barhorst: SHS Varsity Coaches Award, Special Mention All-GWOC. Brandi Eustache: SHS Varsity Co-Offensive Player of the Year, 1st Team All-GWOC, Special Mention All Metro Southwest District North. Elyse Roddy: SHS Varsity Co-Offensive Player of the Year, GWOC Scholar Athlete, 1st Team All-GWOC, Honorable Mention All Metro Southwest District North. Stephanie Rickert: GWOC Scholar Athlete, 1st Team All-GWOC, 2nd Team All Metro Southwest District North, GWOC Scholar Athlete. Megan Wiford: SHS Varsity Jacket Spirit Award, GWOC Scholar Athlete. Chelsie Murray: SHS Varsity Jacket Spirit Award. Dara Wildermuth: SHS Varsity Defensive Player of the Year. Erin Enyart: SHS JV Jacket Spirit Award. Hillary Fishbaugh: SHS JV Coaches Award. Brooke Enyart: SHS JV Offensive Player of the Year. Laura Gutman: SHS JV Defensive Player of the Year. Hannah Barhorst: SHS FR Most Valuable Player. Abby Gaylor: SHS FR Offensive Player of the Year. Emily Caudill: SHS FR Defensive Player of the Year. Amber Westerheide: SHS FR Jacket Spirit Award. Hannah Tucker: SHS FR Coaches Award. Kristen Roby: 1st Team All-GWOC, Special Mention All Metro Southwest District North. Emily Ocke: 2nd Team All-GWOC.

Go to Division I Softball Tournament information at ohsaa.org
Go to Division I Softball Tournament information at swdab.org
Go to Division I Softball Sectional/ District Tournament brackets & results

May 16, 2008 - DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
Sidney 1 Edgewood 3
Sidney 000, 001, 0, 1-0-1
Edgewood 102, 000, 0, 3-4-1

May 15, 2008 - SECTIONAL FINAL
Sidney 7 Miamisburg 6
Sidney scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth to beat Miamisburg in Division I sectional play. Hillary Fishbaugh tied it when she scored on a wild pitch, and Brandi Eustache singled home the game-winner. Kristen Roby (18-5) earned the win. Sidney advances to play Edgewood.

May 13, 2008
Sidney 1 Butler 0
The Yellow Jackets finished out league play with a dramatic, 1-0, extra inning victory over Butler. With one out in the bottom of the eighth inning, Stephanie Rickert (1-3, run, BB) and Kristen Roby (1-3, BB) both drew walks, then Brandi Eustache (2-4, 2B, RBI) came to the plate and drove a 1-1 pitch to the fence in right-centerfield to drive in Rickert. Roby (17-5 record) pitched a gem, striking out 10 and only walking 1. The Jackets reached the first of their preseason goals, a 20 win season. Sidney is back in action tonight as they host Miamisburg in their first sectional tournament game. Sidney is now 20-6, 6-4 GWOC North.

May 12, 2008
Sidney 7 Centerville 6
The Jackets got back on the winning track last night by defeating the Centerville Elks, 7-6. The Jacket bats were able to overcome some sloppy defensive play (4 errors). Sidney pounded out 13 hits in the winning effort. The offense was led by Hilary Davis (3-3, 2B), Kristen Roby (4-4, 2 runs, RBI), Elyse Roddy (2-4, 2B, SB, 2 RBI's), and Stephanie Rickert (2-4, 2B, SB). The Jackets finish out GWOC play tonight in a makeup game with Vandalia Butler at Aschenbach Field.

May 9, 2008
Sidney 0 Northmont 5
The Jackets lost to Northmont in a rain-shortened game, 5-0. Poor defense plagued the Jackets.

May 6, 2008
Sidney 0 Piqua 4

May 5, 2008
Sidney 8 Troy 1
The Jackets pounded out 9 hits last night on their way to an 8-1 victory over Troy. The score was knotted at 1-1 going into the fifth, but the Jackets exploded for 6 runs in the top of the inning. The offense was led by Brandi Eustache (2-4, run, 2B, 3B, RBI), Lindsey Ciriegio (1-3, RBI), Tiffany Barhorst (1-2, 2B, run), Emily Ocke (1-4, 3B, 2 RBI's), and Dara Wildermuth (1-3, run, 2B, RBI). Elyse Roddy (1-3, 2 runs) and Stephanie Rickert (1-4, 2 runs, RBI) each had 2 stolen bases. Kristen Roby notched her 14th win of the season, striking out 9 and allowing only 4 hits. The Jackets are now 17-3, 5-2 GWOC North. They are back in action tonight versus arch rival Piqua at Aschenbach Field.

May 1, 2008
Sidney 11 North 0
The Jackets kept things rolling last night as they defeated Springfield North, 11-0 in five innings. Kristen Roby (13-3 record) pitched a gem, striking out 5, and only allowing 2 hits. Offensively, the Jackets only managed 5 hits, but drew 10 walks. The offense was lead by Tiffany Barhorst (1-2, 2B, run, 5 RBI's), whose bases loaded double in the fourth put the game away. The Jackets are now 16-3, 4-2 GWOC North. They are back in action at home tonight against arch rival Piqua. Go Jackets.

April 30, 2008
Sidney 16 Trotwood Madison 1
Sidney won their 15th game of the season with a blow out win over Trotwood-Madison, 16-1. Dara Wildermuth went the distance for her first win of the season. She only allow 1 hit while striking out 7 in the five inning game. Stephanie Rickert (2-3, 2 runs, 3 RBI's), Elyse Roddy (2-2, 2 RBI's), Emily Ocke (2-3, 2 BB, RBI), and Laura Gutman (1-1, BB) lead the Jacket offense. Sidney is now 15-3, 4-2 GWOC North.

April 28, 2008
Sidney 1 Northmont 6
The Jackets were leading 1-0 in the bottom of the fifth until the rains came. Instead of suspending the game, the umpires chose to make the Jackets and T-Bolts finish in terrible conditions. When it was all over, Northmont capitalized on the dismal conditions and poor judgement by the officials and came away with a 6-1 win. Kristen Roby had pitched a superb game through five inning, but the wet conditions were difficult for her to manage. Dara Wildermuth ( 2-3, 3B, 2 SB's, RBI) was the lone offensive spark for the Jackets.

April 25, 2008
Sidney 2 Butler 0
The Jackets got a big boost in the GWOC North standings tonight with a huge 2-0 win over Butler. Elyse Roddy's (1-3, HR, 2 RBI's) two-run homer in the top of the first proved to be all the Jackets would need. Sidney played superb defense behind Kristen Roby (4 K's, 2 BB). Great job Jackets. The T-Bolts of Northmont come to town for a key GWOC North match-up on Monday.

April 24, 2008
Sidney 4 Lima Senior 3
The Jackets took a 4-0 lead into the bottom of the seventh inning last night, and narrowly escaped with a 4-3 victory over Lima Senior. Three Jacket errors allowed the Spartans to charge back. Kerri Adkins picked up her first win on the mound. Kristen Roby came on with 2 outs in the seventh to earn the save. The Jacket offense struggled against the slow Spartan pitching, but were about to use a couple of new tricks to score the 2 insurance runs in the seventh to protect the win. Dara Wildermuth (1-3, RBI) and Stephanie Rickert's (0-2, sac, RBI) squeeze bunts scored Emily Ocke (2-3, run, RBI) and Megan Wiford (BB,run). The Jackets' record now stands at 13-2. They travel to Vandalia-Butler for a key GWOC North contest tonight.

April 23, 2008
Sidney 12 Troy 2
Sidney got back on track last night with a big GWOC North victory over Troy, 12-2. The Jackets had 14 hits, which included 4 doubles and an Elyse Roddy (2-4, run, HR, 3 RBI's) 2-run homerun in the third inning. Offensively the Jackets were lead by Stephanie Rickert (3-5, 2 runs, 2B, RBI), Kristen Roby (4-4, 2 runs, RBI), Brandi Eustache (2-5, 2 runs, 2B, 3 RBI's), Tiffany Barhorst (2-3, 2 runs, 2B, RBI), and Elyse Roddy. Roby picks up her 11th win on the season by striking out 12. Sidney travels to Lima Senior tonight. Sidney's record stands at 12-2, 2-1 GWOC North.

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April 21, 2008
Sidney 0 Piqua 3
The Jackets lost their second game of the season to Piqua, 3-0. Sidney managed only 2 hits. Sidney's record is now 11-2 overall, and 1-1 in the GWOC North.

April 18, 2008
Sidney 23 Trotwood Madison 0
Sidney lit up the scoreboard for Aschenbach Field Dedication night. Sidney opened up GWOC North play with a win over Trotwood-Madison, 23-0. Sidney is now 11-1 overall, 1-0 North. Sidney is back in action Monday against longtime North rival Piqua.

<< First win on Aschenbach Field

April 17, 2008
Sidney 2 Shawnee 1
The Jackets notched their 10th win of the 2008 season in dramatic fashion last night at Aschenbach Field by defeating perennial powerhouse Lima Shawnee, 2-1. Brandi Eustache (1-3, HR, RBI) got things going early with a first inning homerun over the left field fence, her first of the season. Kristen Roby (10-1) pitched a monster game, allowing 4 hits, and striking out 14. Shawnee scored their lone run on back-to-back hits in the fourth. With the score knotted a 1-1 going into the bottom of the seventh, Kerri Adkins (1-3, run, 2B) led off the inning with a double to left. After a fly-out, Lindsey Ciriegio (2-3, RBI) lined a gapper into right-center, scoring Adkins on a close play at the plate. The Jackets open up GWOC North play Friday night against Trotwood-Madison. Great Win Jackets!

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April 16, 2008
Sidney 9 Beavercreek 8
The Jackets notched their ninth win of the season last night by defeating a never-say-die Beavercreek ball club. The Jackets had jumped out to a comfortable 6-0 lead by the bottom of the fifth, but the Beavers used some strong hitting and Jacket errors to score 5 runs in the bottom of the fifth. The Jacket jumped back out with 3 runs in the top of the sixth, but the Beavers weren't finished. Again, capitolizing on Jacket misques, Beavercreek scored 3 in the bottom of the inning. Kerri Adkins came in to relieve Kristen Roby in the bottom of the seventh and retired the side to seal a Jacket victory. Brandi Eustache (3-5, run, 2 RBI's), Stephanie Rickert (2-4, run, 3B), and Hilary Davis (2-2, BB, RBI) lead the offense. Kristen Roby (9-1) got roughed up in the 5th and 6th, but hung in for the win.

April 14, 2008
Sidney 3 Miamisburg 2
Sidney and Miamisburg battled to a 2-2 tie through 7 innings, but it only took two pitches in the bottom of the 8th for the Jackets to pull out the win in dramatic fashion. Elyse Roddy, with a 1-0 count, drove a towering shot over the centerfield fence for the walk off homerun. The Jackets played a great game defensively. Led by great plays by, Kerri Adkins at shortstop, Kristen Roby (8-1 record) on the mound, Tiffany Barhorst in left field, Hilary Davis in right, and Dara Wildermuth at first base. Offensively the Jackets had 8 hits, led by Roddy (2-4, HR, 2 RBI's), Roby (2-3, BB), and Adkins (1-3, RBI). The Jackets are now 8-1on the season. Sidney travels to Beavercreek on Wednesday. Great job Jackets, this was a hard fought game and a huge win.

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April 12, 2008
Sidney 13 Miami East 3
Despite the cold weather, the Jacket bats were hot Saturday, pounding out 12 hits in a big win over Miami East, 13-3. Offensively, the Jackets were led by Kristen Roby (3-4, 4 runs), Brandi Eustache (2-4, 2 runs, 3 RBI's), Elyse Roddy (3-4, 2 runs, 4 RBI's), Emily Ocke (3-4, run, RBI). Roby picked up her 6th win of the season.

April 12, 2008
Sidney 12 Bellmont 1
In game two Saturday, Sidney's hot hitting continued as the Jackets scored 12 runs in the third inning to put the game away early, as the Jackets defeated Bellmont High School (Bellmont, Indiana), 12-1. The offensive attack was led by Stephanie Rickert (1-2, 2 runs, 2 RBI's), Kristen Roby (2-3, 2 runs), Elyse Roddy (2-3, 2B, 2 runs, RBI), and Emily Ocke (2-3, 2B, RBI). Roby pitched her way to her 7th victory of the year. The Jackets are back in action Monday at home versus Miamisburg.

April 10, 2008
Sidney 4 Fairborn 1
The Jackets got back to their winning ways last night, despite a 45 minute rain delay in the fourth inning, by defeating GWOC Central foe Fairborn, 4-1. The Jacket defense played a great game backing up winning pitcher Kristen Roby (5-1, 5 K's, 2 BB, 1 ER). Sidney's offense got things going in the first with Roby (1-2, run) singled and was moved to second on a Brandi Eustache (1-3) grounder. Two wild pitches later, Roby scored. In the fourth, after a Kerri Adkins (2-3, run) single and an Emily Ocke (1-3, 2B,run) double, Lindsey Ciriegio (1-2, 2 RBIs) blasted a shot to right-center to plate Kerri and Emily. Stephanie Rickert (1-3, run) scored in the fifth to seal the victory. The Jackets are now 5-1, and back in action tonight against Lehman.

April 8, 2008
Sidney 0 Fairmont 3
The Jackets suffered the first loss of the season last night at the hands of the undefeated Fairmont Firebirds. Sidney gave up 2 runs in the first and 1 in the third. Error plagued the Jacket defense early, but they knuckled down and finished solid. Brandi Eustache continued her hot hitting, going 2-3 with a triple. The Jackets left runners on third 3 times, but couldn't score. Sidney's record falls to 4-1. They are back in action Thursday against Fairborn at Aschenbach Field.

April 7, 2008
Sidney 1 Wayne 6
The Jacket bats remained smokin' hot last night, as they banged out 14 hits in a 6-1 victory over GWOC Central rival, Wayne at Aschenbach Field. The Jackets scored quickly in the first inning with back-to-back two out doubles by Brandi Eustache (3-4, 2b, RBI) and Elyse Roddy (3-4, 2b, RBI). Roddy's double was followed up by a single by Kerri Adkins (2-3, RBI). Emily Ocke (1-4) and Tiffany Barhorst (2-3, SB) got things rolling with back-to-back singles in the fourth. Megan Wiford's (0-2, RBI) grounder to first scored Ocke. After Hilary Davis (0-1) was hit by a pitch, Stephanie Rickert (2-4, RBI) singled in Barhorst. Eustache knocked Davis in with another two out single. Adkins scored the final run in the fifth, after she singled as was moved around by Ocke and Barhorst. Lindsey Ciriegio's (1-1, RBI) pinch hit single plated Adkins. On the mound last night, Kristen Roby (4-0 record) was on top of her game. Kristen struck out 17 Warrior batters and allowed only 1 hit in the cross-divisional victory. The Jackets travel to Fairmont Tuesday for another GWOC cross-divisional contest.

April 5, 2008
Sidney 6 Graham 2
The Yellow Jackets are now 3-0, after defeating Graham High School 6-2, in the second game of the double-header Saturday. The Jacket offense again pounded out over 10 hits in this game too, led by Stephanie Rickert (3-4, 3b, RBI), Brandi Eustache (3-4, RBI), Kerri Adkins (2-4), Emily Ocke (2-3, RBI), and Tiffany Barhorst (1-3, 2b, 2 RBI's. Once again the Jacket defense played solid, only allowing 4 hits and 1 error. Kristen Roby got her third win of the season, pitching 4 good innings. Kerri Adkins came in to relieve Roby in the 5th, retiring six straight hitters to seal the win. Sidney is back in action at Aschenbach field on Monday when the Wayne Warriors come to town. Good Luck Jackets.

April 5, 2008
Sidney 15 Graham 2
The Jackets got their second win of the season in game 1 of a double-header at Graham High School Saturday. The Jackets scored early and often in a lopsided 15-2 victory. The offense pounded out 13 hits to go along with 10 walks. The offense was lead by Stephanie Rickert, Brandi Eustache, Megan Wiford, and was capped off by Elyse Roddy's 6 RBI's and Emily Ocke's 4 RBI's. They also each doubled in the game.

April 2, 2008
Sidney 2 Tecumseh 0
The first ever Softball game at Aschenbach Field saw the Sidney Yellow Jackets open up the 2008 season with a big win over Tecumseh, 2-0. The Jackets got things going in the third inning when Brandi Eustache's 2-out single scored Kristen Roby, who had singled and swiped two bases to get into scoring position. Sidney scored again in the bottom of the sixth when Elyse Roddy double and stole third. She came in to score when Kerri Adkin's blooper was dropped for an error. The Jacket offense was lead by Stephanie Rickert 1-3 (triple), Elyse Roddy 1-3 (double), Brandi Eustache 1-3 (RBI), Kristen Roby 1-3, 2 stolen bases, and Tiffany Barhorst 2 walks, 2 stolen bases. The Jackets stole a total of 7 stolen bases on the night. Sidney (1-0) is back in action on Friday at Springfield North.

2007 SOFTBALL RESULTS...

2007 Sectional Champions!

2007 Softball Awards
FRESHMEN AWARDS
Karlee Cole: Coaches' Award. Jeannie Smith: Offensive Player of the Year. Laura Gutman: Defensive Player of the Year. Loren Pence: Spirit Award.

JUNIOR VARSITY AWARD
Hillary Fishbaugh: Leadership Award. Sara Hipple: Offensive Player of the Year. Dara Wildermuth: Defensive Player of the Year. Chelsie Murray: Coaches' Award. Jenny Seeger: Most Improved Player.

VARSITY AWARDS
Elyse Roddy: Leadership Award, GWOC 2nd Team. Kristen Roby: Offensive Player of the Year, GWOC 2nd Team. Stephanie Rickert: Defensive Player of the Year, GWOC 2nd Team. Cindy Hemmelgarn: Coaches' Award. Kerri Adkins: Most Improved Player. Emily Ocke: GWOC 2nd Team. Brandi Eustache: GWOC 2nd Team. Abby Steinke: GWOC Special Mention. Wade New: GWOC Coach of the Year North Division

Go to Division I Softball Tournament information at ohsaa.org
Go to Division I Softball Tournament information at swdab.org
Go to Division I Softball Sectional/ District Tournament brackets & results

May 17, 2007 - DISTRICT FINAL
Sidney 0 Colerain 2
The Sidney Yellow Jackets' great season ended Thursday with a 2-0 loss in the District Finals. They battled the #4 state-ranked Colerain Cardinals for 5 scoreless innings, but in the top of the sixth, Colerain scored 2 runs. Sidney's bats were stiffled most of the game by the Colerain's pitcher. Sidney threatened a couple of times, but were unable to come up with a clutch hit or ground ball to score runners. The Jackets played fantastic defense behind Roby's pitching. Sidney ends the season with the impressive record of 18-7. Great Season Jackets!

May 16, 2007
Sidney 12 Newton 7
Sidney defeated Newton last night, 12-7, in a game that featured 30 hits and 9 errors between the two teams. Both teams are still alive in their respective district finals. Sidney pounded out 18 hits, including 4 triples. Kristen Roby, Kerri Adkins, and Dara Wildermuth all pitched for the Jackets. Sidney's record stands at 18-6. The Jackets will play at Lakota East High School in the district finals game vs. Cincinnati Colerain today at 4pm. Good luck Jackets! BELIEVE, BELIEVE, BELIEVE!

May 12, 2007 - SECTIONAL FINAL
Sidney 2 Troy 1
The Sidney Yellow Jacket Softball team are SECTIONAL CHAMPS after defeating the Troy Trojans, 2-1 at Centerville Saturday. Brandi Eustache's 2-run homer in the first inning proved to be all they needed. Abby Steinke had a double for the Jackets. Sidney's record now stands at 17-6. They are back in tournament action Thursday against Colerain. The game will be played at Lakota East High School.

May 10, 2007 - SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT
Sidney 2 Piqua 1
Sidney defeated Piqua Thursday night, 2-1, in D 1 sectional play. Sidney's two runs in the bottom of the first inning proved to be all they needed. After Stephanie Rickert walked and stole second, Brandi Eustache laced an RBI triple to left-centerfield. She came in to score when an Elyse Roddy pop-up was dropped by the Indians' shortstop. Kristen Roby pitched a gem, striking out 9 and only allowing 3 hits.

May 8, 2007
Sidney 5 Miami East 1
The Jackets finished the regular season with a win at Miami East, 5-1. The Jackets banged out 10 hits in this tournament tune-up game. Elyse Roddy and Kerri Adkins both had 2 hits a piece. Hilary Davis knocked in Emily Ocke for the game winning RBI in the top of the sixth inning. Sidney finishes with a record of 15-6, 6-4 GWOC North. Tournament play begins Thursday against Piqua. The game will be played on Houston's home diamond. Good Luck Jackets.

May 4, 2007
Sidney 0 Northmont 4

May 3, 2007
Sidney 15 Trotwood Madison 5
The Jackets got back on track with win at Trotwood-Madison last night, 15-5. Kristen Roby, Brandi Eustache, Kerri Adkins, Abby Steinke, Erin EnYart, and Cindy Hemmelgarn led the offensive attack. Kerri Adkins pitched her way to her second win of the season. The Jackets are now 14-5, 6-3 GWOC North. They are back in action tonight against Northmont in the final GWOC contest of the season.

May 2, 2007
Sidney 0 Butler 1
The mighty Jacket bats went silent last night in a 1-0 loss to Butler. Sidney managed only 1 hit against the Aviators. The Jackets' hopes for a GWOC North title slipped away with the loss. Their record drops to 13-5, 5-3 GWOC North. They are back in action tonight at Trotwood-Madison.

April 27, 2007
Sidney 9 Piqua 2
The Jackets move to 13-4, 5-2 GWOC North by defeating Piqua by the score of 9-2 Friday night. The Jackets offense continued to roll as they pounded out 12 hits including Elyse Roddy's monster homerun over the left field fence. Kristen Roby, Kerri Adkins, Lindsey Ciriegio, and Abby Steinke each had 2 hits for the Jackets. Steinke had 4 RBIs for the game. Roby pitched a great game, striking out 8, and walking only 2. The Jackets stay in the hunt for the GWOC North title with this win.

April 24, 2007
Sidney 16 Troy 6
Sidney's bats were smoking against Troy last night, banging out a season-high 16 hits, 6 of which were for extra bases. The Jackets avenged an earlier loss to the Trojans, by defeating them last night, at home, 16-6. Stephanie Rickert (2-4, 2 runs), Elyse Roddy (2-4, 2 runs, Homerun, 4 RBIs), Kerri Adkins (2-4, 2 runs, 2 triples, 2 RBIs), Emily Ocke (3-4, 2 runs, 3 RBIs), Lindsey Ciriegio (2-4, 1 run, 1 RBI), and Abby Steinke (3-4, 1 run, triple) lead the offensive attack. Kristen Roby went the distance on the mound to pick up her 11th win of the year. Last night's win is 6 in a row for the Jackets. Sidney upped their record to 12-4, 4-2 GWOC North.

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April 23, 2007
Sidney 1 Northmont 0
The Jackets' winning streak was stretched to 5 games after knocking off the GWOC North leading Northmont T-Bolts last night by the score of 1-0. For six innings Northmont's Fisher and Sidney's Roby (7 K's, BB) dueled on the mound. In the top of the seventh, after a strikeout, Kerri Adkins singled to center. Emily Ocke then drives in the lone run on a rocket-shot double to right centerfield. The defense held in the bottom of the inning with great plays turned in by Hilary Davis and Brandi Eustache. The Jackets are now 11-4, 3-2 GWOC North.

April 21, 2007
Sidney 9 Tri County North 1
In the second game Saturday, Sidney pounded out 10 hits on their way to notching their tenth win of the season, defeating the Panthers of Tri-County North, 9-1. Rickert, Roby, Roddy, and Ocke led the way on offense, tallying 9 hits between them. Kerri Adkins started on the mound and pitched 4 2/3 solid innings, only giving up 1 run. Roby took over late in the fourth inning for Adkins, trailing 1-0, and proceeded to strike out 6 of the 8 batters she faced. The Jacket bats woke up in the bottom of the fourth as they scored all 9 of their runs in fourth, fifth, and sixth innings. The Jackets are now 10-4, 2-2 GWOC North. Sidney travels to Northmont Monday in a pivotal divisional contest.

April 21, 2007
Sidney 9 Graham 1
In the first of two games Saturday, the Jackets jumped all over Graham for their ninth victory of the season, by the score of 9-1. Offensively the Jackets were led by Stephanie Rickert (2-2, 2 runs, 2 BB, 3 RBIs), Kristen Roby (1-2, 1 run, 2 BB, RBI), and Megan Wiford (1-2, 1 run, 2 RBIs). Roby pitched her way to her eighth win of the year. Sidney's record is now 9-4, 2-2 GWOC North.

April 20, 2007
Sidney 3 Butler 2
The Jackets jumped right back into the GWOC North mix with a huge 3-2 win over the Aviators of Butler. Brandi Eustache was the offensive spark plug when she hit her first homerun of the season in the first inning. Kristen Roby struck out 11 and walked only 1. Kerri Adkins and Emily Ocke turned a game-saving double play in the seventh to seal the win for the Jackets. Sidney is now 8-4, 2-2 GWOC North.

April 19, 2007
Sidney 2 Lima Senior 3
Sidney's Sophomore pitcher, Kerri Adkins went the distance to notch her first win of the season, as the Jackets defeated Lima Senior 3-2. The Jackets took advantage of each base hit and were aggressive on the base paths, tallying a season-high 7 stolen bases (Rickert 2, Eustache 2, Ocke 1, Wiford 1, and Hemmelgarn 1). Brandi Eustache continues her hot-hitting, going 2-3, w/2 RBIs. The Jacket up their record to 7-4 overall, 1-2 GWOC North. The Aviators of Butler High School travel to Sidney Friday night in a pivotal Divisional game.

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April 18, 2007
Sidney 4 Troy 12
The Jackets dropped another GWOC North game last night to a good-hitting Troy Trojan team, 12-4. The Jackets jumped out to an early 3-0, but couldn't hold on. Kristen Roby was 3-4, and a double. Elyse Roddy tripled for the Jackets. Sidney's record is now 6-4, 1-2 GWOC.

April 17, 2007
Sidney 3 Houston 2
The Jackets broke a two-game losing skid last night with a 3-2 win over the SCAL powerhouse, Houston. It took 8 innings to get it done. The Jackets took advantage of a couple early errors and Kristen Roby's RBI squeeze bunt to score two runs in the 3rd inning (Hilary Fishbaugh and Abby Steinke). The Wildcats rallied in the top of the seventh when Heidi Taviano laced a two-run homerun to left off freshman pitcher, Dara Wildermuth. The score remained 2-2 until the bottom of the 8th. With one out, Kristen Roby singled to left. Brandi Eustache moved her to 2nd on a fielder's choice. Elyse Roddy stepped to the plate with 2 outs and drives a shot into left center to score Roby. The Jackets' record is now 6-3 overall, 1-1 GWOC North.

April 16, 2007
Sidney 4 Piqua 7
The Jackets dropped their second in a row last night to divisional rival Piqua, 7-4. The game remained close thanks to good pitching by Piqua's Byrd (10 K's, 5 BB), and Sidney's Roby (11 K's, 3 BB) until the seventh inning. Piqua rallied in the seventh for 3 runs. The Jackets loaded the bases in the seventh, but could only squeeze out 1 run. The Jackets were lead on offense by Stephanie Rickert (2-4, 2 runs, 2B, 2 SBs) and Elyse Roddy (2-4, RBI). Brandi Eustache added 2 RBIs. The Jackets' record is now 5-3, they return to action tonight against an undefeated Houston Wildcat team.

April 14, 2007
Sidney 3 Houston 2
The Jackets broke a two-game losing skid last night with a 3-2 win over the SCAL powerhouse, Houston. It took 8 innings to get it done. The Jackets took advantage of a couple early errors and Kristen Roby's RBI squeeze bunt to score two runs in the 3rd inning (Hilary Fishbaugh and Abby Steinke). The Wildcats rallied in the top of the seventh when Heidi Taviano laced a two-run homerun to left off freshman pitcher, Dara Wildermuth. The score remained 2-2 until the bottom of the 8th. With one out, Kristen Roby singled to left. Brandi Eustache moved her to 2nd on a fielder's choice. Elyse Roddy stepped to the plate with 2 outs and drives a shot into left center to score Roby. The Jackets' record is now 6-3 overall, 1-1 GWOC North. They return to GWOC action tonight at Troy.

April 14, 2007
Sidney 1 Versailles 9
The Jackets and Versailles Tigers battled to a 1-1 tie through five innings on a cold and windy Saturday morning. The Tigers then exploded for 3 runs in the sixth, and 5 more in the seventh. The Jackets bats were cold too, only pounding out 3 hits. Elyse Roddy had an RBI triple, and Emily Ocke also tripled. The loss drops the Jackets to 5-2 (1-0 GWOC) on the year.

April 13, 2007
Sidney 10 Trotwood Madison 0
The Jackets open GWOC divisional play last night with a 10-0 win over Trotwood-Madison. Sophomore pitchers Kristen Roby and Kerri Adkins combined to pitch a 5 inning no-hitter. Roby struck out 7 of the 9 hitters she faced. Offensively the Jackets were lead by Emily Ocke (2-3,double, 2 RBIs), Brandi Eustache (2-3,3 RBIs), and Abby Steinke (1-2, double). The Jackets are now 5-1 (1-0, GWOC).

April 9, 2007
Sidney 5 Miamisburg 4
The Miamisburg Vikings jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the first inning last night, but the young Jacket team didn't give up. The Jackets chipped away and scored 2 runs in the 2nd when Stephanie Rickert knocked in Hilary Davis and Abby Steinke in. In the third the Jackets tallied 2 more runs on an Emily Ocke double that scored Cindy Hemmelgarn and Lindsey Ciriegio. In the bottom of the sixth the Vikings tied it up with a 2 out homerun. The Jacket didn't flinch as they scored the winning run in the top of the seventh after Stephanie Rickert singled and scored on a Brandi Eustache double. The Jackets are now 4-1 and play at home Wednesday against a tough Beavercreek team. Congratulations ladies on a great game.

March 30, 2007
Sidney 4 Wayne 1
The Jacket moved their record to 3-1 on the year after defeating the Wayne Warriors 4-1 in non-divisional GWOC action Friday night. The Jacket offense, led by Brandi Eustache and Stephanie Rickert, pounded out 9 hits. Kerri Adkins, Brandi Eustache, and Emily Ocke all had RBIs for the Jackets.

March 29, 2007
Sidney 1 North 0
The Jackets got a huge non-divisional GWOC win last night against North, 1-0. The Jackets scored in the bottom of the 2nd when Elyse Roddy led off the inning with a triple to right field. Kerri Adkins knocked in the RBI on a fielder's choice. The defense played well, led by Brandi Eustache, Hilary Davis, and Stephanie Rickert. North threated in the 7th with runners on 2nd and 3rd. Stephanie Rickert sealed the win with a circus, game-saving catch in centerfield. The Jackets are now 2-1.

March 27, 2007
Sidney 2 Lima Shawnee 8
The Jackets ran into a buzz saw at Lima Shawnee last night, losing 8-2. Brandi Eustache continued her hot hitting going 2 for 4, with 2 doubles. Freshman Lindsey Ciriegio was 1 for 3 with a double. Kristen Roby struck out 10 in the loss. The Jackets are back at home tonight verses Springfield North. The JV's lost 6-2.

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March 26, 2007
Sidney 2 Tecumseh 1
The Jackets opened up the 2007 Fastpitch season with a 2-1 victory over the Arrows of Tecumseh. The Jackets and the Arrows both scored in the first inning and the score remained tied until the bottom of the fifth. Kristen Roby started things off with a two out single. Brandi Eustache followed up with a double to left field. Both Roby and Eustache had two hits a piece and Eustache finished with two RBI's. Roby was the winning pitcher, striking out nine and walking only two.

- Results by Coach New

2006 Spring Softball Awards
Kristi Burns: SHS Varsity Offensive Player of the Year, GWOC 1st Team All-Conference
Danielle Green: SHS Varsity Defensive Player of the Year
Abby Zimmerman: SHS Varsity Jacket Spirit Award, GWOC Special Mention
Tori Trabue: GWOC 2nd Team All-Conference
Brandi Green: GWOC 2nd Team All-Conference
Brandi Eustache: GWOC Special Mention
Stephanie Rickert: GWOC Special Mention
Elyse Roddy: GWOC Special Mention
Emily Ocke: SHS JV Co-Offensive Player of the Year
Molly Schriber: SHS JV Co-Offensive Player of the Year
Kerri Adkins: SHS JV Defensive Player of the Year
Megan Wiford: SHS JV Jacket Spirit Award

May 6, 2006
Sidney 9 New Bremen 10 (8 innings)
Sidney 1 New Bremen 6

May 2, 2006
Sidney 5 Troy 4
The Jackets finished off the league schedule with a huge, come-from-behind victory against Troy tonight. Trailing 4-2, with two outs in the bottom of the seventh, Kristi Burns stepped to the plate. With Stephanie Rickert on second and Brandi Green on first, Burns ripped a game-tying triple. The Jacket defense shut the Trojans down in the top of the eighth inning. In the bottom of the inning, Brandy Eustache led off with a double to left. Abby Zimmerman sacrificed her to third. With one out, Danielle Green yanked the first pitch she looked at, in to left field to drive in the winning run. The Jackets had 12 hits, 5 going for extra bases. Brandi Green, Brandy Eustache, and Kristi Burns each had doubles. Burns and Elyse Roddy each had a triple to add to the Jacket offensive attack. The Jackets end league play with a respectable 7-5 record. Their overall record stands at 12-8.

May 1, 2006
Sidney 1 Fairmont 2
Sidney once again battled Fairmont in a one run game. The Firebirds scored 2 early runs in the second inning. Abby Zimmerman scored for the Jackets in the fifth inning, off an RBI sacrifice bunt from Danielle Green, to pull the score to 2-1. The Jackets had Brandi Green on third base in the sixth, but couldn't get her in. The final score was 2-1. Sidney is now 11-8 overall, and 6-5 in the GWOC.

April 27, 2006
Sidney 17 Trotwood 2
Sidney scored early and often in a 17-2 rout of Trotwood. Danielle Green was 3 for 3, and Brandy Eustache was 2 for 2, both hits being doubles. Kristen Roby only allowed 3 hits while striking out 7 on her way to her 4th win. The Jackets are now 11-7 overall, and 6-4 in the GWOC.

April 26. 2006
Sidney 6 South 5
Sidney notched their 10th win last night with a league victory over Springfield South, 6-5, but it took 9 innings to get it done. Brandy Eustache tied the game in the fifth with a bases loaded double. In the bottom of the ninth, Brandi Green lead off with a walk. Kristi Burns then came to the plate to rip a game winning triple to right centerfield. Abby Steinke also had 2 RBIs for the Jackets. The Jackets are now 10-7 overall, 5-4 in the GWOC.

April 24, 2006
Sidney 2 Wayne 4
Elyse Roddy, 2-3 with 2 RBIs, and Tori Trabue, 2-3, lead the Jacket offense, and Stephanie Rickert's defense was spectacular in center field.

April 22, 2006
Sidney 7 Piqua 5
Brandi Green leads the Jackets offensively going 4-4, with the game tying 3-run triple in the sixth.

April 20, 2006
Sidney 1 Mechanicsburg 4
The Jackets play great defense against the hard-hitting Indians. Great plays were turned in by Stephanie Rickert in centerfield, Abby Zimmerman is left field, and Brandi Eustache at third base. Brandi Green lead the Jacket offense with 2 hits. Abby Zimmerman scored the lone run off an RBI single by Abby Steinke.

April 19, 2006
Sidney 5 Beavercreek 1
The Jacket Fastpitch team came up with a huge league win last night against Beavercreek, 5-1. The win evens their league record to 3-3, and brings the overall record to 8-5. The Jacket offense was capped off in the fifth inning when Kristi Burns blasted the first pitch she looked at over the 210 foot fence for a 2-run homerun. Tori Trabue allowed just one run on five hits.

April 15, 2006
Sidney 9 Versailles 10
Sidney 9 Miami Valley 0
Tori Trabue only allowed 3 hits. She also had 5 strikeouts.

April 13, 2006
Sidney 0 Centerville 11
Sidney 000, 00*, *, 0-2-5
Centerville 240, 05*, *, 11-11-0

April 12, 2006
Sidney 2 Lima Shawnee 4
The red hot Jacket bats were cooled last night by the Lima Shawnee Indians. The Jackets jumped out to a quick 2-run lead in the first, but couldn't get anything going the rest of the game. Shawnee did their damage in the third inning, scoring 4 runs. Brandi Green, Kristi Burns, and Emily Ocke each had a hit for the Jackets. The final score was 4-2. The loss bring Sidney's record to 6 wins and 3 losses.

April 10, 2006
Sidney 11 Springfield North 0
The Jackets scored early and often in a six inning rout of Springfield North, 11-0. The Jacket offense pounded out 12 hits, and drew 8 walks. Kristi Burns, 3 for 3 with a triple, Elyse Roddy, 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs, and Brandi Eustache, 2 for 3 and an RBI, and Tori Trabue doubled to lead the offensive attack. Sidney is now 6-2 overall and 2-2 in the GWOC.

April 6, 2006
Sidney 10 Xenia 9
Sidney 000, 235, *, 10-12-3
Xenia 140, 301, 0, 9-9-3
The Jackets got their first GWOC win Thursday night in dramatic, comeback fashion. Trailing in the fourth 8-0, to Xenia, the Jackets began chipping away. Sidney scored two runs in the fourth, three in the fifth, and five in the sixth. The sixth inning rally was capped off by Kristi Burns' three-run homerun. Elyse Roddy scored the winning run when Brandy Eustache tripled. Tori Trabue picks up her fourth win in relief. Great game Jackets!

April 5, 2006
Sidney 1 Butler 2
The Jackets lost a heart-breaker to the Butler Aviators, 2-1. Sidney's defense was excellent, committing no errors and was highlighted by Danielle Green's exceptional play in the third inning. The Jackets' offense was led by seniors Kristi Burns and Tori Trabue, each had two hits for the Jackets. Stephanie Rickert scored the lone run on a Brandi Green RBI. The Jackets are now 4-2, 0-2 in the GWOC.

April 4, 2006
Sidney 11 Lima Senior 6
The Sidney Yellowjackets upped their record to 4-1 with a big win over Lima Senior. Tori Trabue pitch four strong inning and picked up her third win. Kristen Roby came on in the fifth inning to shut the door. Danielle Green had two of the Jackets six hits. Aggressive base running was the key again as the Jacket stole four more bases (B. Green, K. Burns, S. Rickert, & K. Adkins).

April 1, 2006
Sidney 15 Graham 4
Sidney 200, 180, 4, 15-22-3
Graham 010, 100, 2, 4-5-5
The Jackets scored early and often in the second game. Sidney pounded out 22 hits, on their way to a lopsided, 15-4 victory. Kristin Roby picks up the win in her first varsity start. Stephanie Rickert, (2-3, 2 runs, 5 stolen bases, 1 RBI), Brandi Green (3-5, 2 runs, double, 2 RBIs), Kristi Burns (4-5, 4 runs, double, 1 stolen base, 2 RBIs), Elyse Roddy (4-5, 2 runs, 2 RBIs), Tori Trabue (4-5, 3 doubles, 1 RBI), and Kristin Roby (1-3, 2 stolen bases, 2 SAC, 1 RBI) led the Jacket offensive attack.

April 1, 2006
Sidney 6 Graham 4
Sidney 001, 203, 0, 6-9-4
Graham 400, 000, 0, 4-10-3
The Jackets picked up two big wins Saturday at Graham. Tori Trabue gave up four early runs, but rebounded to shut down Graham in the first game, 6-4. Offensively, the Jackets chipped away at the Graham lead, led by Freshman, Kristen Roby. She was 2-2, with 3 stolen bases and 2 RBIs. Brandy Eustache was 2-4, with a double and triple, Trabue was 2-4 with a double, and Junior Danielle Green scored twice for the Jackets.

March 29, 2006
Sidney 2 Northmont 3
Sidney just couldn't get started against a strong Northmont team. The Jackets dropped the GWOC league opener to the T-bolts, 3-0. Sophomore Brandy Eustache tripled for the Jackets.

March 27, 2006
Sidney 9 Tecumseh 5
Sidney 100, 600, 2, 9-9-1
Tecumseh 002, 011, 1, 5-9-4
The Jackets were sparked in the fourth inning by senior Kristi Burns' three-run homerun. Sophomore Stephanie Rickert and junior Abby Steinke each had doubles for the Jackets. Senior Tori Trabue picked up the win.