WhatsBestForTheGirls

Marc Hardin's article did a great job of summarizing the Beechwood vs. Villa game. But here are some of the brief highlights: First baseman Alexa Meier had a sacrifice bunt in the 1st inning. Unfortunately, Villa was not able to capitalize and left the inning scoreless. Brooke Meier, who pitched a three-hitter and struck out seven, knocked in Villa's first run in the 2nd inning. Two more runs were added in the 5th with heads up base running by Paulette Moser and Kylee (Barbs) Newman. Charissa Junker was 2-4 on the day. Her single in the 7th where she beat the throw knocking in the team's fourth run was the confidence booster the Blue Lightning needed. Alexa Meier followed with a RBI single which gave Villa the 5-2 lead. She then scored when Anna Wagner singled giving Villa the final lead of 6-2.

Great article by the Enquirer's Marc Hardin on the direction of Villa softball and the successful father-coach/daughter-player dynamics that are leading the Blue Lightning this year. Meier family leads way for Villa

Working on getting game highlights. Will post when I have specifics. Villa's record is now 6-2.

Game highlights: Alexa Meier and Anna Wagner both were 3 for 3 with 2R, 2RBI and 1 double Brooke Meier was 3 for 4 with 2R, 4RBI and 1 double; she allowed only 3 runs on 4 hits Kylee (Barbs) Newman was 2 for 4 Villa's record after this win improves to 5-2.

Villa with an impressive 12-0 victory over Covington Latin. Brooke Meier threw a no-hitter in the 5 inning shut out. Offensive leaders for the game: Anna Wagner went 2-4 with 3 runs and HR Kylie Sharp went 3-3 with 2 RBI Charissa Junker was 2-3 Brooke Meier was 2-3 with a double, 3 RBI and 3 runs With this win the Blue Lightning's record improves to 3-2.

The VMA Girls Fastpitch softball team is off to a 2-2 start. After losing to Lloyd 8-3 and Williamstown 9-2 to begin the season, the girls have put up two impressive offensive days to beat Silver Grove 14-3 and Calvary 14-1. Leading the way at the plate is Anna Wagner (C/8th grade), Abby Bittlinger (RF/Junior) and Brooke Meier (P/8th grade). Anna is hitting .500 with 3 doubles and 3 RBI. Abby has a .571 batting average with 7 RBI and 2 doubles. Brooke is hitting .600 with 15 RBI, 2 doubles, 2 triples and 3 home runs. Charissa Junker (2B/Senior) with 4 runs, .529 OB% and Alexa Meier (1B/Junior) with 4 runs, .287 avg., .375 OB% are setting the table for the hitters down the lineup. Defensively, Barbs (Kylee) Newman (CF/Senior), Gabrielle Schulte (SS/Junior), and Charissa are playing stellar defense turning 3 double plays so far this season. Brooke, in her 3rd year as starting pitcher, is performing well, with a 2-2 record so far while recording 25 strikeouts in 24 innings. The team roster has a lot of depth and experience returning, anchored by Co-Captain Kylie (Bobby) Sharp (3B/Senior), as well as Anna Bosley (IF/Freshman), Molly Deane (IF-OF/7th grade) and Camdyn Meier (OF/5th grade). We are excited to have newcomers Paulette Moser/Senior, Libby Califf/Senior, Caroline Dosker/Sophmore, Emily Egbers/8th grade and Mia Wheatley/Freshman, who have brought a tremendous amount of speed and athleticism giving the coaching staff a lot of in game options options.