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Varsity 541 Softball Story Archive North Medford gains all-state softball recognition North Medford senior pitcher Alexis Barkwell, senior shortstop Joci Ellis and junior right fielder Grace Jovanovic were all named to the Class 6A state softball first team. North's Wolfe named 6A coach of year North Medford head baseball coach Brett Wolfe was named the Class 6A coach of the year and four members of the state champion Black Tornado squad received all-state recognition Wednesday. Pirates earn all-Skyline accolades Phoenix landed four spots on the Skyline Conference baseball and softball first-team lists. Late rally falls short for Tornado in three-peat bid CORVALLIS — North Medford's softball program didn't get to be one of the state's best by surrendering when circumstances became dire. North Medford chasing history North Medford can become the first big school in 27 years of Oregon high school softball to win three consecutive state championships. Balancing Act The dilemma is universal for soccer moms, baseball dads and any-and-every-event grandparents. Multiple kids mean multiple sports, and that means multiple headaches trying to manage time, see every play and not run the minivan out of gas. Stirring state run comes to end for Panthers SALEM — At the end of the South Medford softball team's unlikely run through the postseason stood Katie Donovan. Tornado girls in line for three-peat How Saturday plays out is anybody's guess. Softball: North faces Westview, South goes to South Salem The top-seeded North Medford softball team can move one step closer to a third straight Class 6A state championship with a victory over No. 5 Westview in the semifinals today. Panthers' stunning playoff run continues HILLSBORO — With large scrapes on her elbow and infield dirt caked onto her cheeks, South Medford senior catcher Tia Garrett could only think of one word to describe this past week. May 2014 North edges GP, advances to semis The feeling felt familiar to coach Mike Mayben. Ashland bows out in Class 5A quarterfinals ASHLAND — Sherwood took advantage of seven Ashland errors, racked up 18 hits and received a complete-game pitching performance from Zakary Taylor to thump the Grizzlies, 13-3, in the Class 5A baseball state quarterfinals at North Mountain Park. South holds off Roseburg, advances to quarterfinals With the way the South Medford softball team has performed of late, unwavering and finding ways in critical situations, one might never guess the Panthers have a losing record. Prospect-Butte Falls advances to Class 2A/1A state softball quarters VERNONIA — Alee Pinkerton provided the pitching and hitting to help Prospect-Butte Falls defeat Vernonia 7-2 in the opening round of the Class 2A/1A softball state playoffs Wednesday. North goes off in playoff victory Right-handed in every other facet of her life, Grace Jovanovic was 10 when she converted into a left-handed batter because of her speed. Tornado, Panthers meet today in baseball Action heats up in the high school baseball and softball playoffs today, and there's little question where the most electric atmosphere will be. Panthers spring upset in 11 innings TUALATIN — With each inning that passed, the South Medford Panthers softball team grew more headstrong and savvy, which seemed to wear on their third-ranked opponent. Barkwell, Tornado take care of business On paper, it didn't appear to be much of a contest. Local teams host playoffs North Medford's softball team, ranked No. 1 in the Oregon School Activities Association Class 6A power rankings, begins its quest for a third straight state championship in earnest today with a first-round home game. Ellis, Tornado gain SOH honors North Medford senior shortstop Joci Ellis was named the Southern Oregon Hybrid player of the year and six other Black Tornado softball players made the first team. Rogue River, Lakeview make big hauls in SCL honors League champion Lakeview and runner-up Rogue River dominated the Southern Cascade League softball all-star voting with a combined 14 selections, the SCL coaches announced Friday. South Eugene downs Crater in Class 6A play-in game CENTRAL POINT — Crater received a solid pitching performance from sophomore Brittany Berryhill but couldn't overcome six errors and some missed opportunities at the plate in a 4-1 loss to South Eugene in a Class 6A play-in game Wednesday at Crater... ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Brittany Berryhill Moore mighty in win Pat Moore would not be denied. St. Mary's leads by 20 at state CORVALLIS — The St. Mary's boys golf team took a big step in their quest for a fourth straight Class 3A/2A/1A state championship Monday, shooting a season-best round to open the tournament at Trysting Tree Golf Club. Crater softball pulls upset of South Medford All the South Medford softball team had to do to solidify third place in the Southern Oregon Hybrid and a state playoff berth was beat Crater — a winless squad in league play — one time in a doubleheader on Saturday. Indians slip by Panthers, move up in SOH ROSEBURG — The Roseburg softball team took over sole possession of third place in the Southern Oregon Hybrid with a 1-0 win over South Medford on Wednesday, but they could soon be flipping spots with the Panthers. Black Tornado claims SOH championship The North Medford softball team claimed its fifth straight Southern Oregon Hybrid title with a 4-3 win over second-place Grants Pass at North Medford High on Tuesday. Challengers sweep IV, clinch SCH title CAVE JUNCTION — Cascade Christian junior Cody Coggins tossed his first-ever no-hitter and the Challengers needed only five innings in Game 2 to complete a doubleheader sweep of Illinois Valley in Southern Cascade Hybrid baseball Monday. North Medford tops Ashland in key 6A/5A clash ASHLAND — Steen Fredrickson did all he could to help the Ashland High baseball team push Class 6A powerhouse North Medford on Friday. Challengers soak up first victory of season While the rain doused much of the Cascade Christian softball team's nonconference game with Umpqua Valley Christian on Thursday, Alaina Thomson and the Challengers were in the midst of picking up their first win of the season. South Medford's Moore blanks Crater on no-hitter CENTRAL POINT — Pat Moore took matters into her owns hands as South Medford defeated Crater 1-0 in Southern Oregon Hybrid softball Tuesday. North erupts in rout As Janelle Rodgers put it, the North Medford softball team "kept the train rolling" on Tuesday. North has edge in sweep of South Katie Ramsay didn't have much time. Gonsalves comes up clutch for Eagles EAGLE POINT — Teanna Gonsalves had already proven to be a big-moment player prior to the Eagle Point softball team's doubleheader with Mazama on Saturday when the sophomore rose to the occasion not just once, but twice. Pinkerton's no-hitter lifts Prospect-Butte Falls PROSPECT — Alee Pinkerton enjoyed pitching a no-hitter so much in the first game of a doubleheader, she started another in Game 2. Moore than meets the eye Pat Moore is who she is, even when she's Kristen Moore. April 2014 Tornado powers past Comets CENTRAL POINT — North Medford's Alexis Barkwell and Sarah Thomas combined on a no-hit shutout and the Black Tornado cranked out 13 hits in a 14-0, five-inning win over Crater during Southern Oregon Hybrid action at Crater High Tuesday. Cavers slip past South in SOH sweep GRANTS PASS — The Grants Pass softball team used dominant performances by Amy Robinson to prevail in a pair of close Southern Oregon Hybrid contests against South Medford at Grants Pass High on Saturday. Errors spell doom for Comets in SOH sweep CENTRAL POINT — The Crater softball team led early on in both of its Southern Oregon Hybrid games with Roseburg, but a combined 14 errors proved costly and allowed the Indians to sweep the doubleheader at Crater High on Friday. Grants Pass slips by Crater in SOH play GRANTS PASS — Grants Pass softball pitcher Amy Robinson kept Crater off balance throughout and the Cavers used a three-run fourth inning to separate from the Comets for a 4-1 Southern Oregon Hybrid victory Tuesday. Cross-town Classic North Medford senior pitcher Alexis Barkwell pitched a three-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts and the Black Tornado scored in the third inning to edge cross-town rival South Medford, 1-0, in Southern Oregon Hybrid softball action at South Medford High on... ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Pat Moore Panthers pull off sweep of Indians The South Medford softball team beat Roseburg for the first time in three years, sweeping the Indians during Southern Oregon Hybrid action at South Medford High on Saturday. EP roughs up Crater in softball CENTRAL POINT — Eagle Point banged out 13 hits en route to a 16-3 six-inning nonconference softball victory over Crater on Friday. Perry pitches Panthers past Pels KLAMATH FALLS — Jake Perry's arm was the only thing that stayed warm when chilly winds and rainy conditions made playing baseball at Klamath Union High miserable Thursday. Grants Pass edges South in SOH softball opener Freshman pitcher Pat Moore turned in a strong outing in her Southern Oregon Hybrid softball debut Tuesday, but a timely hit by Grants Pass' Halee Rose ruined the outcome. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Megan Ayres Skaff hits for cycle but Mazama sweeps Phoenix TALENT — Phoenix head softball coach Jason Zanni says he is surprised that hard-hitting senior Amanda Skaff hasn't received more looks from colleges. Crofton, Black Tornado take down Thurston SPRINGFIELD — Senior pitcher David Crofton was solid through seven innings and North Medford used a five-run fifth inning to pull away for a 9-3 triumph over Thurston in nonleague baseball Saturday. South's Moore shines in sweep Freshman pitcher Pat Moore liked the gem she threw in the opener so much, she came back for seconds in the nightcap on Friday. North, South return to field The South Medford softball team hadn't played in a week. North Medford had gone nearly two weeks without a game. Pirates go deep in Skyline Conference win TALENT — Phoenix's Adriana Mereida-Ford and Bailee Tally both hit home runs and the Pirates beat Hidden Valley, 11-2, in the Skyline Conference opener at Hagler-James Field on Tuesday. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Georgia Williams Comets salvage win at Nevada tournament SPARKS, Nev. — The Crater Comet softball team won one game and lost two at the Reed Spring Break Tournament Friday. Ashland powers past Cascade Christian Carter Glick rediscovered his command of the strike zone and Eric Carlson and Bryce Rogan powered Ashland to its first win of the season, 15-6 over Cascade Christian, in nonleague baseball action Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Community Park. March 2014 North on top Softball coaches in the Southern Oregon Hybrid can't exactly sleep easy at the thought of facing North Medford, but at least one consistent nightmare has been put to bed. Tornado belts out 21 hits, sweeps tourney twin bill North Medford broke out the bats en route to a softball sweep Tuesday in the North Medford Spring Break Invitational. South Medford edged in hit-fest GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The South Medford baseball team couldn't complete a rally in a 13-10 loss to Marian Catholic, Ill., at the Coach Bob Invitational at Desert Edge High on Tuesday. Tornado settles for tourney split With a talent-heavy pool of softball teams annually making the trip to Medford for the North Medford Spring Break Invitational, finding a challenging nonleague game or two is rarely an issue in the two-day tournament. Schedules & Events --> Recent Scores --> Prep Notebook Kris Henry Change coming for North football When he was putting together his initial football staff at North Medford High, Mike Mitchell put a particularly different spin on his... 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