The softball played a non-league game against Bishop Blanchet yesterday afternoon. The Beavers started off well with a one to zero lead up until the third inning when Blanchet put 5 runs on the scoreboard. Ballard came back with two runs in the fourth innings but Blanchet answered them with three more runs in the fifth inning. The last two innings were scoreless and Blachet won eight to three.
Bernie Cardon was 2 our of 4, with two doubles and two RBI.
In other softball news, Sophomore pitcher Andrea Jewett was named WIAA Athlete of the Week for her performance against Roosevelt last week. Jewett hit a two-run double and struck out 11 in a one-hitter to beat rival Roosevelt 4 to 0.
Soccer
Varsity boys soccer lost to Garfield last night. The first Garfield goal hit the back of the net in the 22nd minute and from there, they just kept coming. A second goal was scored in the 24th minute and another in the 30th minute. Garfield closed the game with a final goal in the 60th minute for a 4 to 0 defeat over Ballard.
LAX:
The boys lacrosse team crushed Franklin on Tuesday night, 18 to 1.
John DeGarmo and Brian Gemme each netted 5 goals to lead Ballard into their second straight win. The Beavers evened their record at 5-5-0.
DeGarmo contributed 7 ground balls and Gemme added 2 to drive the Beaver defense.
Girls LAX:
Ballard's Maddie Soukup netted five goals and Belsey Barta scored another four to lead Ballard to a 19 to 4 home victory over Wenatchee on Tuesday.
Ballard had a 12 to 3 lead at halftime and solidified their win with seven more goals in the second half.
Hannah Breton had five saves in goal for the Beavers.
Football:
Coming up: Ballard High School Youth Football Camp
Head Coach Thomas, the Ballard High School (BHS) coaching staff, and select players will be running a youth football camp. This is a great opportunity for area youth to learn the solid fundamentals of football as well as the drills BHS players run.
Date - June 27-30, 2011
Time - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location - Ballard High School Field
Cost - $40
Click here to download more information and a registration form.