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Multi-talented Simmonds showcases skills, leadership in senior year
Ninth-year Monache softball coach Dave Koontz knew he had a rare talent in center field. But even he was taken aback by the kind of senior year his best player had. “Oh my gosh, it was... Full story

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    Girls Softball

    Regular cast closes careers with authority in ’09
    The usual suspects are back. Monache’s Jessica Simmonds and Porterville’s Tanaya Williams finished their stellar careers off this season. So it shouldn’t come as a shock that both are making their third straight appearances on the... Full story
    Porterville senior pitcher Tanaya Williams (right), Monache senior center fielder Jessica Simmonds and Granite Hills senior shortstop Stacey Campos were named to the All-EYL first team. Monache's Chandra Jones and Victoria Jackson, and Granite's Zoe Kisl
    3 city players infiltrate Tulare’s EYL stranglehold
    Tulare Western and Tulare Union had their way with the rest of the EYL softball competition in 2009. Combined, the D-II powers went  12-1 against the Porterville city trio (Monache handed Western its only league loss, 2-1, March 31). So it... Full story
    Lindsay senior pitcher Cassie Manning (2.80 ERA, 163 strikeouts) was named ESL MVP.
    Manning, Cards headline All-ESL roster
    Cassie Manning didn’t get much of a rest this year.  Where there was a Lindsay girls sport, there was a good bet she would be a key part of it. The senior libero, point guard and pitcher played three sports and helped each of her teams... Full story
    Lindsay senior Cassie Manning gets past Caruthers catcher Veronica Vera to score the Cardinals' second run, in the fifth inning, Friday. Manning was  2-for-4 on the day.
    Caruthers pounces on Cardinal blunders
      LINDSAY — The Cardinal softball team continued the tough trend epitomizing the Orange Belt’s playoffs, Friday. Fifth-seeded Caruthers took a six-run lead — mostly off Lindsay errors — in the fourth inning and cruised... Full story
    Porterville junior Jade Genoud beats Ridgeview first baseman Jessica Castaneda's tag on a pickoff play in the Wolf Pack's 7-0 quarterfinal win, Thursday. Ridgeview pitcher Carly Hummel struck out 12 batters in five innings.
    End of the Road
    Hummel smokes out Panthers
    BAKERSFIELD — After its draining collapse against Monache in the regular-season finale, the Porterville softball team made the trip south. The Division III Valley quarterfinal game started off with the No. 7 Panthers (11-13-1, 6-6 EYL) eyeing... Full story
    Monache junior second baseman Lakyn Cabeje tries to turn a double play as she stepped on second in front of Garces' Carly Tucker in the sixth inning. Tucker was out but the Marauders couldn't turn two in their 6-3 first-round win in the Division II playo
    Upset sends Marauders to Tulare
    BAKERSFIELD — A large banner looms to the left of the entrance to Garces’ softball field. It reads, “Garces Memorial High School — Home of the 2002, 2003, and 2004 CIF softball champions.” Monache’s players must... Full story
    From left to right: Senior shortstop Julia Lopez, senior outfielder Amanda Rodriguez, senior pitcher Cassie Manning (top center), senior catcher Maricela Villarreal, senior first baseman Nicole Bolanos. Lindsay has won 11 straight games en route to an ES
    Lindsay riding 11-game win streak
    They might be flying under the radar but there’s no debate. Of all the Orange Belt’s dirt-sport teams, the Lindsay softball team is the hottest heading into postseason play. The Cardinals (21-7, 11-1 ESL) are fresh off a winning their... Full story
    Lindsay heads into playoffs on roll
    The Lindsay softball team continued its win streak (11 straight) with an 8-4 victory over Farmersville. Despite not playing in the ESL, Farmersville appeared on Lindsay's schedule four times with the Cardinals winning three games. The Cards put... Full story
    Jones (left) and center fielder Jessica Simmonds high five in celebration after Jones plated the winning run in the ninth inning of the Marauders' 8-7 win over the Panthers in nine innings, Thursday.
    Marathon Marauders
    Monache stuns Porterville in extras
    A senior day beyond their wildest dreams was a reality. The Panthers were on the verge of beating Monache for the first time in seven tries after Katelyn Ogas’ fifth-inning home run gave them a six-run lead. But the Marauders (13-11-1, 9-3... Full story
    Quick-starting Redskins sweep Marauders
    The Monache softball team was unable to recover from first-inning mistakes against Tulare Union and went on to lose 4-0 at home, Tuesday. Characteristically, the Redskins are quick to strike, averaging 2.3 runs during first inning of their 10... Full story
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    AOTW: Week 13 (November 28th)
    Who was last week's athlete of the week?
    David Ali, Jr. RB - POR: 26 carries, 148 yards, 3 TDs vs. Ridgeview
    Sean Elium, Jr. RB - EX: 15 carries, 169 yards, TD vs. Wasco
    Jesse Soria, Sr. RB - STRATH: 21 carries, 183 yards, 4 TDs vs. Mendota
    Katrina Goulbourne, Fr. OH - PC: 16 kills vs. Sierra
    Katie Fry, Jr. EX - 16th-place finish in Division III at California State Cross Country Championships (18:32)
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