Watervliet Public Schools

Game 1 Sophia Rader drove in four runs on three hits to lead Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers past Kalamazoo Christian 19-3 on Tuesday. Rader singled in the first, scoring two, singled in the fourth, scoring two, and singled in the third, scoring one. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after an error scored one run, Rader singled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, Olivia Lurkins grounded out, scoring two runs, and Mattie Medlin grounded out, scoring one run. A single by Aiyanna Forrester, a single by Gianna Berry, and a groundout by Brooklyn Wallace helped Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers extend their early lead in the second. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers scored five runs on one hit in the top of the third inning. An error scored two runs, Rader singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs. Layla Klimkiewicz earned the win for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and three runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out none and walking one. Brooklyn Wallace paced Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up 10 walks for the game. Rader stole two bases. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers stole five bases in the game. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers turned one double play in the game. WP: Layla Klimkiewicz Top Hitters: Sophia Rader 31B, 4 RBIs Gianna Berry 1 B, 3 RBIs Aiyanna Forrester 1B, 2 RBIs Layla Klimkiewicz 1B Mattie Medlin 1B, RBI Aubrey Winnell 2B Olivia Lurkins 3 RBIs Brooklyn Wallace RBI Game 2 Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers could not keep up with Kalamazoo Christian, 7-6, on Tuesday. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers got on the board in the top of the first inning after Kalamazoo Christian committed an error, Aiyanna Forrester singled down the left field line, and Gianna Berry singled, each scoring one run. In the top of the fourth inning, Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers went back into the lead after Mattie Medlin walked, and Layla Klimkiewicz grounded out, each scoring one run. Layla Klimkiewicz took the loss for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. The starting pitcher went four innings, giving up seven runs (six earned) on eight hits, striking out three and walking two. Gianna Berry led Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers with two runs batted in. The center fielder went 2-for-3 in game two. Aiyanna Forrester and Gianna Berry each collected two hits for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. Mattie Medlin led Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting five walks for the game. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers play at home on Friday against Parchment in their next game. Top Hitters: Gianna Berry 2 1B, 2 RBIs Aiyanna Forrester 2 1B, RBI Olivia Lurkins 1B Sophia Rader 1B