LADY TIGERS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF JACKSON ERRORS IN 3-2 VICTORY

JACKSON, Mo. -- Cape Central (18-5) scored three unearned runs in the top of the sixth to edge the Lady Indians 3-2 Wednesday.

Jackson (10-14) got one in the second inning when Heidi Jansen led off with a single and Jenny Schlick, pinch-running for Jansen, scored on an RBI double by Wendy Blankenship.

The 1-0 score stood until the sixth when Jackson's defense betrayed them. A couple of errors allowed the Lady Tigers to load the bases prior to a bases clearing double by Jessica McDonald.

Jackson tightened the score in its half of the sixth as Lindsey Meyr singled, stole second and third, then crossed the plate on a sacrifice fly to make the final score 3-2.

"It was a big win for us to keep our momentum going into districts," said Cape Central coach Amy Blattel.

Holly Schnurbusch picked up the win allowing five hits, striking out four and walking none.

Hard-luck loser Ashley Schnell matched her opposing hurler as she allowed five hits, struck out two and walked none.

"We just beat ourselves in that one inning," said Jackson coach Becky Riney. "We know we can play with them. The next one (district) means everything. Maybe we can get them next time."

Notre Dame 10, Ste. Genevieve 3

The Lady Bulldogs' Mika Williamson turned in a stellar performance as she hurled a two hitter, allowed no earned runs and fanned 12 Lady Dragons at home.

Notre Dame (15-7) managed only five hits, but kept the ball in play and used its speed on the bases to set up scoring opportunities. The Lady Bulldogs had 13 stolen bases.

Tracy Kluesner led Notre Dame's offense, going 2-for-2 with three runs scored.

Kelly 9, Poplar Bluff 6

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The Lady Hawks (14-2) continued their fine season and remained undefeated in the SEMO Conference (5-0).

"We're playing well," said Kelly coach Melanie Heuring. "This was a good win for us."

Bridgett Riley led Kelly's attack going 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBIs. Dana Essner contributed two hits.

Natalie Lewer went five innings and got the win. She allowed five hits and two earned runs.

Marissa Essner relieved in the sixth and gave up five hits and four earned runs, as the Lady Mules closed the gap.

VOLLEYBALL

Poplar Bluff 15-15

Chaffee 2-9

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- The Lady Red Devils remained winless, dropping a two-set match to Poplar Bluff.

Ashlie Smith with 15 assists and Morgan Kiefer with seven kills led the Chaffee squad.

Chaffee's record fell to 0-8.

Chaffee's JV team (2-5) lost 15-1, 15-3.

TENNIS

Chaffee 5, Cape Central 4

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- The Lady Red Devils (2-8) squeaked past Cape Central (1-9) with one of Chaffee's singles matches won on a tie-breaker.

"This was a big confidence builder for us going into district play next week," said Chaffee coach Amanda Horrell.

Singles

1. Amanda Clark (C) def. Hannah Weir 8-6

2. Kate Pfefferkorn (C) def. Carrie Eller 8-4

3. Megan Ladd (CC) def. Callie Meyr 8-3

4. Brittney Bennett (C) def. Sara Burns 9-8 (7-5)

5. Nicole Poe (C) def. Lindsey Landgraf 8-1

6. Allie McGinty (CC) def. Amanda Cannon 8-6

Doubles

1. Allison Campbell-Ladd (CC) def. Clark-Bennett 8-5

2. Meyr-Pfefferkorn (C) def. Burns-Eller 8-6

3. Lauren Parrent-Katie Maginel (CC) def. Poe-Cannon 8-6