Eagles softball making imporvements

By Mark Jurgena, Advocate Sports Staff

It’s been a tough year so far for the Mulberry Grove Jr. High softball team. They have picked up only one win so far this season.

But veteran coach Misty Mezo is encouraged by the improvement her team is making every time they take the field.

“We have made some really good plays like turning a double play, picking a girl off third, and two diving catches,” she said. “Our pitching is improving all the time. We are also making contact up to bat when last year these kids wouldn’t swing the bat. I know we are not winning but sometimes it is a little more than winning. Sometimes it is just learning and improving.”

CHBC game

The Eagles began the fall 2024 campaign with a 13-5, four-inning home win over Cowden Herrick-Beecher City on Aug. 17.

MG had five hits in the game. 

Karlynn Epperson, Addison Icenogle, Alivia Icenogle, Sophia Smith and Kenley Hartnagel all had hits for MG.

Av. Icenogle, Smith and Tallula Schlemer all had an RBI for the Eagles.

Epperson and Ad. Icenogle scored three times while Av. Icenogle scored twice. 

Shlemmer, Smith, Hartnagel, Lauren Tompkins, MaKinlee Lindahl and Karleigh Stief all scored one run.

For More Information see the September 4, 2024 edition of The Greenville Advocate.