By Tiffany L. Rehbein
Notice: Hometown Video and Hi-Liners. With only four teams competing in women's slow-pitch softball and five teams in men's fast-pitch this summer, the 26 runs you gals and 20 runs you guys have scored this season is that many more runs than those of us have scored who are not on a team. Two thumbs up to you for forming a team and keeping women's and men's fast-pitch leagues alive!
Master Sports knocked off two teams and remained unscathed in men's fast-pitch softball through June 26. They improved to 10-0 after dropping Palace Bar/Havre Ford, 9-1, and Stitches, 9-6.
Master Sports boasts six players in the top 10 batting averages in the league, including the top three. Ryan Divish is No. 1, batting .750, Dave Doe (your manager has yet to turn in your roster so you have no last name), is batting .667, and Scott Leeds is batting .659.
Rob Doe (your manager has yet to turn in your roster so you have no last name, either) of Master Sports (.550), Andy Anderson of Master Sports (.543), and Nate Dorcheus of Hi-Liners (.529) made their first appearance in the top 10 this week.
Master Sports is the best hitting team in the league, batting .550 on the season.
Palace Bar/Havre Ford split during the week and remained in second place with a 5-5 mark.
Stitches dropped a game, but maintained its third-place standing with a 4-4 record. Although they do not have an individual in the top 10 batting averages, they are the second-best hitting team in the league, batting .452. Taco John's (4-6) split during last week's action, and Hi-Liners dipped to 0-9.
After dropping a game to 15 West/Bud Light two weeks ago, Coors Light/Oxford Bar remained in second place in the women's slow-pitch league with a record of 4-2.
15 West/Bud Light knocked off Hometown Video 28-9 and is No. 1 in the league with a 4-1 mark. Hometown Video is 0-5 overall.
Lacy Whitright of NMH, after teetering on the edge of the top 10 batting averages during the past few weeks, went 5-for-5 in the 20-15 loss to Coors Light/Oxford Bar. She sits third in the overall standings with a .778 average.
Cari Bachini of Coors Light/Oxford Bar is also new to the top 10, batting .750.
Kaylie Steussie of 15 West/Bud Light returned to the top 10 and is No. 1, batting .800 for her league-leading team.
NMH, although even in the league with a 3-3 mark, has the most players in the top 10 batting averages Whitright, Shari Brenna (.727), Michelle Borstad (.682), and Jackie Stallcup (.680). NMH is also the best hitting team in the league, batting .575.
Stallcup is the only female in the top 10 batting averages in the co-ed league. Stallcup is ranked fourth, batting .826 for Boxcars.
Shawn Mariani of Gusto leads the league in batting with an .895. He pushed Dave Peterson of Patrick Construction/Tire Rama into second place, batting .857.
Tim Messineo of Randolph Construction maintained his stance in the top 10. Messineo is third, batting .828.
Northwinds' Dale Young and NMH's Nic Bolken made their first appearance in the top 10 this week. During two games, Young went 7-for-9, while Bolken went 2-for-3 in one game.
Patrick Construction/Tire Rama edged McNair Furniture/15 West 9-6 and they lead the league with an 8-1 mark on the season.
Boxcars had a bye during last week's action and maintained its second-place standing with a record of 6-1. Boxcars is the best hitting team in the league with a .631 average. They are the only team to beat Patrick Construction/Tire Rama.
Randolph Construction defeated McNair Furniture/15 West and improved to 7-3. Randolph is the second-best hitting team in the league (.594). Gusto, though suffering some games due to forfeit, has only one loss while in action. They are 4-1 overall.
McNair dipped to 4-5, while Northwinds split games and improved to fifth place with a record of 5-4. Culligan is 3-5, while Rocky Boy and NMH are dwelling at the bottom of the league.
Looking ahead: Goosetown, one of the largest tournaments in the Northwest, is July 7-9 in Anaconda. Divisions include men's B, C, D, and E, and women's B, C, and D. Entry forms are available at Universal Athletic stores throughout the state. For more information, call Bill Hill at 563-3408.
The sixth annual Moose's/Coors Light Shootout is July 22-23 in Kalispell. There will be men's, women's, and co-ed brackets. Cost is $180 with a three-game guarantee. To register call Travis at 756-8300.
Co-ed League
Through June 26
Standings
Patrick Construction/Tire Rama
8-1
Boxcars
6-1
Randolph Construction
7-3
Gusto
4-1
Northwinds
5-4
McNair Furniture/15 West
4-5
Culligan
3-5
Rocky Boy
1-7
NMH
0-9
Top 10
(more than 15 at-bats)
Shawn Mariani, Gusto
.895
Dave Peterson, Pat.Const./Tire Rama .857
Tim Messineo, Randolph Const..
.828
Jackie Stallcup, Boxcars
.826
Dale Young, Northwinds
.824
Sean Dell, Rocky Boy
.824
Nic Bolken, NMH
.789
Wes Anderson, Boxcars
.783
AJ Keller, McNair Furniture/15 West
.778
Ed Boucher, Randolph Construction
.765
Northwinds def. Rocky Boy, 19-13
NW Angie Williams 4-4; Dale Young 4-4; Jamie Young 2-4; Wayne Kegley 3-4; Susan Benner 2-4; Jim Benner 3-4; Shari Brenna 3-4; Lance Reithmeier 2-4; Shanda Lammerding 2-4; Klay Johnston 2-4; Emi Sasaki 2-3; Randy Bessette 3-3.
RB Lynn Henderson 2-4; Cal Long 2-3; Jen Small 2-3; Don LaMere 3-3; Carly Robertson 2-3; Lance Parker 2-3; Eleanor YellowRobe 2-3; Sean Dell 3-3; BJ 2-3; Ted Parker 0-3; Mandy 2-3; Bob Small 2-3; Nida 3-3; Joe Marino 1-3.
NW
.696
RB
.651
Randolph Construction def. McNair Furniture/15 West, 20-4
Randolph Deanna Olson 3-5; Chad Anderson 4-5; Erin Hamblock 3-5; Ed Boucher 3-5; Steph Graves 3-5; Tim Messineo 5-5; Misty Dellinger 4-5; Art Olson 5-5; Denise Donaldson 2-5; Eric Schweighert 2-4.
McNair Lorrie Keller 0-3; AJ Keller 2-3; Megan Wagner 3-3; John Muller 3-3; Mary Taylor 1-3; Gunnar VanderMars 0-3; April Hanson 1-3; John Hastler 2-2; Tiffany Rehbein 0-2; Reece Brown 0-2; Jen McNair 0-2; Jim Benner 2-2.
Randolph
.694
McNair
.452
Culligan def. NMH, 26-9
Culligan Erin 3-5; Ryan 4-5; Carina 4-5; Mark 4-5; Becky 3-5; Kevin 3-5; Sheila 4-5; Michael 2-4; Janine 2-4; Danc 4-4.
NMH Michale Beck 1-3; Randy Domire 2-3; Malinda Domire 1-2; Ryan Laverdure 2-2; Kasey Shettel 1-2; Brad Holland 1-3; Danielle Golie 1-3; Nic Bolken 2-3; Laura Martin 2-3; Eric 1-3.
Culligan
.702
NMH
.519
Patrick Construction/Tire Rama def. McNair Furniture/15 West, 9-6
PC Lena Leeds 2-3; Scott Leeds 0-3; Tammy Boles 2-3; Hoover Peterson 3-3; Carla Gilman 2-3; Dave Boles 3-3; Kathy Peterson 1-3; Dave Peterson 3-3; Cindy Knudson 1-3; Sarah Keller 1-2.
McNair Lorrie Keller 1-4; AJ Keller 2-3; Megan Wagner 0-3; John Muller 3-3; Mary Taylor 0-3; Gunnar VanderMars 2-3; Sabra Huston 2-3; John Hastler 1-3; Tiffany Rehbein 3-3; Jim Benner 2-3; April Hanson 3-3; Hans 1-3.
PC
.621
McNair
.541
Gusto def. Northwinds, 13-10
Gusto Monica 3-4; Rich 1-4; Megan 1-4; Shawn 2-3; Lenna 3-3; Dave 3-3; Renea 3-3; Randy 2-3; Danielle 2-3; Will 2-3; Casey 0-3; Frank 1-3.
NW Angie Williams 3-5; Dale Young 3-5; Jamie Young 2-4; Randy Bessette 2-4; Susan Benner 1-4; Jim Benner 2-4; Emi Sasaki 2-3; Klay Johnston 2-3; Shanda Lammerding 2-3; Gunnar VanderMars 3-3; Jen Young 1-3; Brett Golie 2-3.
Gusto
.590
NW
.568
Men's fast-pitch
As of June 26
Standings
Master Sports
10-0
Palace Bar/Havre Ford
5-5
Stitches
4-4
Taco John's
5-6
Hi-Liners
0-8
Top 10
(more than 15 at-bats)
Ryan Divish, Master Sports
.750
Dave, Master Sports
.667
Scott Leeds, Master Sports
.659
Mike Sherrill, Palace Bar/Havre Ford
.654
Eddy, Master Sports
.636
Mike Holden, Palace Bar/Havre Ford
.621
Josh Kirby, Hi-Liners
.591
Rob, Master Sports
.550
Andy Anderson, Master Sports
.543
Nate Dorcheus, Hi-Liners
.529
Taco John's def. Hi-Liners, 8-3
TJ Michael Claxton 2-4; Doug Hardenbrook 3-4; John Shennum 1-4; Justin Hofeldt 2-4; Ron Gonyon 3-4; Tom Evans 4-4; Jamie Thole 2-4; John Davison 2-3; Tim Vigliotti 2-3.
HL Nate Dorcheus 2-3; Kirk 3-3; Josh Kirby 1-3; Andy Smith 0-3; Buck Thorotte 1-3; Steve 0-3; Mike 0-3; Kyle Boespflug 1-3; Seth Pomeroy 0-2.
TJ
.618
HL
.308
Master Sports def. Palace Bar/Havre Ford, 9-1
MS Scott 1-3; Andy 1-3; Andy 0-3; Ryan 3-3; Eddy 1-3; Dave 2-3; Willie 2-3; Jared 0-3; Bryan 2-3.
PB Steve Steinmetz 0-3; Cody 0-3; Mike Sherrill 1-2; Mike Holden 1-2; Steve 2-2; Kirk Perszyk 1-2; Jason 0-2; Pete 0-2; Matt Kretchmer 1-2.
MS
.444
PB
.300
Master Sports def. Stitches, 9-6
MS Scott 4-5; Willie 3-5; Andy Anderson 4-4; Andy S. 0-4; Eddy 1-4; Tony 3-4; Dave 2-4; Brett 0-4; Fergie 1-4.
Stitches Jarrod 1-5; Steve F. 3-5; Seth 4-5; Bryan 3-5; Bob 3-4; Steve W. 2-4; Ryan 1-4; Steve K. 0-4; Alex 3-4.
MS
.474
Stitches
.500
Palace Bar/Havre Ford def. Taco John's, 9-7
PB Andy 4-4; George Ferguson 1-4; Mike Sherrill 2-4; Mike Holden 3-4; Brett 2-4; Kirk Perszyk 2-4; Brian Lipp 0-4; Cody 2-3; Matt Kretchmer 1-3.
TJ Tom Evans 1-4; John Shennum 3-4; Justin Hofeldt 3-4; Ron Gonyon 1-4; Jamie Thole 2-4; John Davison 1-3; Ryan Mapes 2-4; Nate 2-4; Sac 1-3.
PB
.500
TJ
.471
Women's slow-pitch
As of June 26
Standings
15 West/Bud Light
4-1
Coors Light/Oxford Bar
4-2
NMH
3-3
Hometown Video
0-5
Top 10
Kaylie Steussie, 15 West/Bud Light
.800
Alysia Kato, Coors Light/Oxford Bar
.788
Lacy Whitright, NMH
.778
Marci Divish, Coors Light/Oxford Bar
.762
Cari Bachini, Coors Light/Oxford Bar
.750
Tammy Boles, 15 West/Bud Light
.750
Kasey Shettel, Hometown Video
.727
Shari Brenna, NMH
.727
Michelle Borstad, NMH
.682
Jackie Stallcup, NMH
.680
Coors Light def. NMH, 20-15
CL Amy Bricker 4-5; Stacy Fanning 4-5; Tami Carlson 4-5; Cari Bachini 3-5; Lorrie Keller 4-5; Evelyn Holmquist 3-5; Marci Divish 4-5; Renea Tyler 5-5; Heather Mowen 3-5; Tracie Pyette 3-5.
NMH Barb McLeod 1-5; Lacy Whitright 5-5; Jackie Stallcup 3-5; Heather Smith 2-4; Michelle Borstad 1-4; Carley Robertson 4-4; Carla Gilman 3-4; Shari Brenna 3-4; Marla Boyce 2-4; Tracy Anderson 2-4; Dani Brown 3-4.
CL
.740
NMH
.617
15 West/Bud Light def. Hometown Video, 28-9
BL Lena Leeds 5-5; Jen McNair 4-5; Tammy Boles 3-5; Kristen Thackeray 4-5; Deanna Olson 4-5; Kathy Peterson 3-4; Lexy Ranes 4-4; Emi Sasaki 3-4; Kaylie Steussie 3-4; Sarah Keller 2-3; Cindy Knudson 3-4.
HV Michale Beck 1-3; Mym Cachosz 3-3; Jennifer Forsyth 3-3; Danielle Golie 3-3; Denise Donaldson 3-3; Pam Sunchild 3-3; Holly 2-3; Mellisa Haymaker 0-3; Kay Buskirk 2-2; Jane Warp 1-2.
BL
.679
HV
.750
Team batting averages
Women's Slow-pitch
NMH
.575
Coors Light/Oxford Bar
.547
15 West/Bud Light
.536
Hometown Video
.502
Men's Fast-pitch
Master Sports
.550
Stitches
.452
Taco John's
.438
Palace Bar/Havre Ford
.390
Hi-Liners
.374
Co-ed
Boxcars
.631
Randolph Construction
.594
Patrick Construction/Tire Rama
.591
Rocky Boy
.591
McNair Furniture/15 West
.571
Gusto
.556
Northwinds
.531
Culligan
.505
NMH
.486
