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A cubist interpretation of the intense back-and-forth action between two longtime softball rivals, as the Bureau Valley Storm rallied late to defeat the Newman Comets.Newman Today
The Bureau Valley Storm softball team defeated their longtime Three Rivers Conference rival Newman Comets 9-6 on Monday. After falling behind 4-3 and then 6-3, the Storm scored four runs in the fourth inning and two more in the sixth to rally for the victory, their first over Newman in three years under head coach Dave Shepherd.
Why it matters
This win is significant for the Bureau Valley program, as they have struggled to beat the Comets in recent years. The Storm were able to overcome early deficits and show resilience to secure an important conference victory.
The details
The Storm jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning, but the Comets scored twice in the fourth and four times in the fifth to take a 6-3 advantage. However, Bureau Valley responded with a four-run fourth and two more in the sixth to rally for the 9-6 win. Key hits came from Abby Jamison, who had two hits and three RBIs, as well as Katrina Wahl’s triple that tied the game at 6-6.
The Storm scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning.The Comets scored twice in the top of the fourth inning to make it 3-2.The Comets scored four runs in the top of the fifth inning to take a 6-3 lead.The Storm scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to tie the game at 6-6.The Storm scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 9-6 lead.
The players
Dave Shepherd
The head coach of the Bureau Valley Storm softball team, who has been seeking his first win over Newman in three seasons.
Abby Jamison
A senior on the Bureau Valley Storm who had two hits and three RBIs to spark the team’s comeback victory.
Katrina Wahl
A player for the Bureau Valley Storm who hit a key triple in the fourth inning to tie the game at 6-6.
Grace Woodward
A player for the Newman Comets who hit a triple to drive in two runs in the fourth inning.
Lucy Oetting
A player for the Newman Comets who hit a sacrifice fly to drive in a run in the fourth inning.
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What they’re saying
“This is my third year coaching with no wins under our belt against Newman. We gave one away last year. We had them right where we wanted them and almost did the same thing today. Went up three right off the bat, then we made some errors.”
— Dave Shepherd, Bureau Valley Head Coach
“It was a great win. We needed that for sure. We’ve been down a little but on the losses and we just needed this big one tonight.”
— Abby Jamison, Bureau Valley Senior
“Another big hit by Katrina. Seems like every time I’ve asked that girl to come through for us, she has. I think our hitting is really coming around. We’re working hard on that.”
— Dave Shepherd, Bureau Valley Head Coach
What’s next
The Storm will look to build on this win as they continue their conference schedule, while the Comets will try to bounce back from the tough loss.
The takeaway
This victory shows the resilience and determination of the Bureau Valley softball team, as they were able to overcome early deficits to defeat their longtime rival. It could be a turning point in their season and provide momentum as they look to make a push in the conference standings.