Jackson softball pummels Chaffee in season opener

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Jackson senior TeJay Heuer tracked down a pop fly in left field againt Chaffee Monday, August 25, 2008, in the season opener at Jackson City Park. Jackson won 15-1. [Click to enlarge]

The Indians banged out 14 hits.

Charissa Mize tallied three RBIs. TeJay Heuer, Taylor Coleman and Megan Dockins each had multiple hits for the Indians (1-0).

Jessica Tuschhoff allowed one unearned run on one hit, struck out five and walked four for Jackson.

WP — Jessica Tuschhoff, 1-0. LP — Madeline Kiefer, 0-1. 2B — Erika Cook (J), Katelyn Jones (J). Multiple hits — Jackson: TeJay Heuer 3-4, Taylor Coleman 2-3, Megan Dockins 3-3. Records — Jackson 1-0, Chaffee 0-1.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Jackson junior Ashley Cook, right, safely returned to first base as Chaffee's Sierra Miller received the pick off throw Monday, August 25, 2008, in the season opener at Jackson City Park. Jackson won 15-1. [Click to enlarge]

Central 2, Perryville 0

Amanda Nichols dominated on the mound for Central as the Tigers (1-0) knocked off the Pirates.

Nichols pitched all seven innings, giving up two hits, one walk and striking out 11.

Nichols also had two of Central's three hits. She went 2-for-4 with a double, triple and an RBI. Tayler Scott added a double and an RBI.

WP — Amanda Nichols, 1-0. LP — Dani Manche, 0-1. 3B — Nichol (C). 2B — Nichols (C), Tayler Scott (C). Multiple hits — Central: Nichols 2-4. Records — Central 1-0, Perryville 0-1.

Kelly 11, East Carter 1

The Hawks scored 11 runs on 14 hits as they cruised to victory.

Londyn Backfisch led the Hawks (1-0) with four hits, Brittney Brantley added three hits and Katie Moore had two hits and three RBIs. Casey Kern also had a double and two RBIs.

Heather Beggs pitched four innings to earn the win. She struck out six, walked one and allowed one hit.

WP — Heather Beggs, 1-0. LP — Newman, 0-1. 3B — Kristen Powell. 2B — Casey Kern (K). Multiple hits — Team: Londyn Backfisch 4-4, Brittney Brantley 3-4, Katie Moore 2-3.

Potosi 9, St. Vincent 6

The Indians allowed eight runs in the middle innings and dropped its opener to Potosi.

Anna Steele led St. Vincent (0-1) with three hits and two RBIs. Amy Winschel added a double and two RBIs for St. Vincent.

LP — Brianna Burroughs 0-1. 2B — Anna Steele (S), Amy Winschel (S). Multiple hits — St. Vincent: Steele 3-4. Records — St. Vincent 0-1, Potosi 1-0.

Kennett 6, Scott City 2

The Rams dropped their season opener at home.

Rachel Reed allowed six runs on seven hits over the first two innings, but she only allowed two hits over the final five innings.

Reed also went 2-for-3 with a double for the Rams (0-1).

WP — Jones. LP — Rachel Reed, 0-1. 2B — Reed (SC). Multiple hits — Kennett: Gore 2-5, Wagster 2-4, Hively 3-4; Scott City: Reed 2-3. Records — Scott City 0-1, Kennett 1-0.

Ste. Genevieve 9, Saxony Lutheran 6

Kara Versemann blasted the first home run in Saxony Lutheran's school history, but the Crusaders fell to visiting Ste. Genevieve.

Versemann bombed a two-run homer in the fourth inning and tallied a double later in the game. She finished with three RBIs for Saxony (0-1).

Nicole McLard, Kayla Petzoldt, Bailey Crites and London Hendershott each had multiple hits.

WP — T. Hindrichs, 1-0. LP — Nicole McLard, 0-1. HR — Kara Versemann (S). 2B — Versemann (S). Multiple hits — Saxony: Verseman 2-4, McLard 2-2, Kayla Petzoldt 2-4, Bailey Crites 2-4, London Hendershott 2-4. Records — Ste. Genevieve 1-0, Saxony 0-1.

TENNIS Jackson 9, Charleston 0

The Indians started their season with a clean sweep of Charleston at home.

Erinne Haff, Alison Keiper, Raechel Batz and Maura Neader all captured singles and doubles wins for Jackson (1-0).

Singles

No. 1 — Erinne Haff def. Jordan Duenne 8-2

No. 2 — Alison Keiper def. Chelsea Stallings 8-1

No. 3 — Chelsea Jones def. Maggie Fox 8-1

No. 4 — Raechel Batz def. Morgan Collier 8-6

No. 5 — Maura Neader def. Madeline Burke 8-2

No. 6 — Ashley Ptacek def. Taylor Duenne 8-3

Doubles

No. 1 — Haff-Keiper def. J. Duenne-Stallings 8-2

No. 2 — Batz-Neader def. Fox-Collier 8-3

No. 3 — Jade Freeman-Kaylyn Sneathen def. Burke-T. Duenne 8-6

JV — Jackson won 3-0

— From staff reports