Zastrow and Leide crack triples in victory.
By Mike Miazga
Correspondent
The Timothy Christian softball team recorded a recent 18-4 Metro Suburban Conference Red Division victory against Walther Christian. The win put the Trojans at 3-7 overall.
In the game, Hope Zastrow and Samantha Leide each tripled, while Liv Schuringa had a double.
First-year Timothy coach Lindsay Slovey has been pleased with the team’s perseverance this season. “It’s been a tough year with injuries and low numbers,” she said. “We have a lot of people filling in at new positions. They have done a good job working together and supporting each other through the season. I’m impressed with their teamwork.”
Slovey lauded Zastrow’s efforts at catcher and offensively. “Hope has been strong behind the plate and at the plate,” she said.
Pitchers Lauren Gehrke and Allison Heersink also have made improvements. “Lauren and Allison have been working hard from the mound,” said Slovey.
Slovey was pleased with the team’s offensive performance against Walther Christian. “Lately we had been struggling to get runs in. We leave people stranded,” she said. “Against Walther the offense was much better. We had some doubles and triples.”
Slovey has seen the team take steps forward in the field as well. “Our errors have been getting fewer as the season goes on,” she said.
Despite challenges with injuries, Slovey said she has plenty to be pleased with. “We have been blessed with hard-working girls who give it all they have on the field,” she said. “I couldn’t be prouder of the girls and what they have been able to accomplish.”
