Watervliet Public Schools

Game 1 Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers defeated Buchanan 14-1 on Thursday, thanks in part to eight runs in the fourth inning. Aiyanna Forrester drew a walk, scoring one run, Brooklyn Woollett drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored three runs, and a wild pitch scored two runs. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers jumped into the lead in the bottom of the second when a steal of home scored two runs, Aubrey Winnell singled, scoring one run, and Aiyanna Forrester singled, scoring one run. A wild pitch extended the Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers' lead to 6-1 in the bottom of the third inning. Layla Klimkiewicz earned the win for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. The hurler gave up three hits and one run (zero earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking one. Aiyanna Forrester, Sophia Rader, and Aubrey Winnell each collected two hits for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers had patience at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Layla Klimkiewicz and Brooklyn Woollett led the team with two bases on balls each. Layla Klimkiewicz and Brooklyn Wallace each stole multiple bases for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers accumulated 10 stolen bases for the game. WP: Layla Klimkiewicz Top Hitters: Aiyanna Forrester 2 1B, 2 RBIs Sophia Rader 2 1B Aubrey Winnell 1B, 2B, RBI Layla Klimkiewicz 1B Game 2 Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers defeated Buchanan 11-8 in Game 2. In the bottom of the first inning, Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers went back into the lead after Layla Klimkiewicz was struck by a pitch, Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers scored on a wild pitch, Buchanan dropped a third strike, Brooklyn Woollett singled, and , each scoring one run. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after Aiyanna Forrester walked, Sophia Rader singled to left field, and Brooklyn Woollett grounded out, each scoring one run. Layla Klimkiewicz earned the win for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. The hurler gave up one hit and zero runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking one. Brooklyn Woollett opened the game for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. The starting pitcher allowed 11 hits and eight runs (five earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Sophia Rader, Gia Berry, and Brooklyn Woollett each collected one hit for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. Sophia Rader, Mattie Medlin, and Brooklyn Woollett each drove in one run for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. Aubrey Winnell paced Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game. Aubrey Winnell and Brooklyn Woollett each stole multiple bases for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers stole eight bases in the game. Watervliet JV Panthers are 8-0. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers will travel to Berrien Springs for their next game on Friday. WP: Layla Klimkiewicz Top Hitters: Gianna Berry 1B Sophia Rader 1B, RBI Brooklyn Woollett 1B, RBI Mattie Medlin RBI