JTMEM

If you look at Campbell's body of work this season, it has been their best in many, many years. They played a larger schedule against more difficult teams than the past. They played competitively in games against the top teams in NKY. Lost to Conner 5-1 (closer game than score indicates). Lost by one run to Highlands, Ryle, St. Henry, and NCC. Lost to Brossart by 2 earlier in the season. You definitely want to win those games, but shows that Campbell was competitive against good teams. Campbell's offense and pitching was very solid this year. So, in my opinion, Campbell had a good year and should celebrate that fact versus folks coming on BGP and making it sound like a complete disaster. The Camels have actually improved each of the last 4 years (each year better than the previous). Is that not what a coaching staff is supposed to do?

98, sounds like you're hanging that 10-0 loss squarely on McGrath, the pitcher. 3 errors from the mound? McGrath was on the ground twice. She dove for a ball on 3B side of the mound and threw to 1B from her bottom. The ball was on target, the first baseman could not catch it. That is not an error on the pitcher. Another ball was a bunt/slap up the first base line. Speedy runner. McGrath tried to barehand to flip to 1B to try to make it even close. Runner would have beaten that out even if she was able to get a handle on the ball. Pop-up around the plate. McGrath called the ball and the catcher collided into her. Yes, an error in my opinion, but who really caused that? You estimate 7-10 errors yourself. How does a pitcher have a chance if their defense gives up that many errors? On top of errors, how many poor decisions were made defensively? Technically, not errors but also contributes to not getting outs. You obviously had a problem with McGrath in the circle but give no credit to her at the plate. You are what is wrong with Camels softball. You, and anyone you unfortunately have an influence on (hopefully not any players) contribute to focusing on the individual versus the team. One major difference between Brossart softball and Camels softball is that Brossart plays as a team, players support each other, they listen to their coaches, they execute on their plays. With influences like you being part of Camels softball, individuals will continue to focus more on themselves than do what is best for the team. Hearing your attack on individual Camels players along with fellow Camels "fans" that say they can't wait for travel ball makes me understand why the Camels cannot get over the hump. This type of behavior is cancerous and contributes to the death of a team. Congratulations! I hope you are proud.

You said neither player from CCHS deserved the award? How did McGrath not deserve the award? In the tournament she collected 5 hits and 4 RBI. Orick did play well in the tournament also. She also collected 5 hits in the 2 games and was deserving of all tournament. To say Orick deserved it and McGrath did not is wrong. How about supporting your team versus taking shots at individual players.