TRIBE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL UPDATE

BASEBALL

The defending 4A State Baseball Champions got off to a rocky start in Region 3 4A play this season as they started 1 and 4 in the Region. The Indians are beginning to get on a roll, as they have won three consecutive Region 3 games and stand 4 and 4 in the Region 3 4A standings. The Indians appear to be peaking at just the right time, as they make a run for the playoffs. Michael Wright has picked up where he left off last season, as he has had a stellar season on the mound. Corey Crissone has also had a solid season on the mound for the Indians as well. Tyler Wilson has been battling a sore arm most of the season but when called upon he has been very dominant. The Indians face a very big week this week to see if they can get into the playoffs and to see what place they finish in Region 3 4A. The week starts with a big game at home tonight at Commissioner's Field against Region 3 rival Clover.

SOFTBALL

The defending 4A State Softball Champions have been good this season and have been ranked in the Top 10 all season, but they have not been as dominate as they were last season. The Lady Indians also appear to be getting better as the season progresses as they have a 7 and 1 record in Region 3 4A and have a chance to wrap up a Region 3 Championship this week. Julie Sarratt really seams to be getting better as she pitched a perfect game last week. The Lady Indians start their week at Clover tonight.

OUTLOOK

I really do see the Indians Baseball team to continue to play well and make the playoffs. I believe they can make a run especially if they can get more innings out of Tyler Wilson in the playoffs. They also have big game pitcher Michael Wright, who became a star last season as a 9th grader as he helped lead the Tribe to the State Championship. I do not see the Indians repeating as State Champions, even though it is not impossible. A good solid season.

I see the Lady Indians Softball team winning the Region 3 Championship and also making a run in the playoffs if Julie Sarratt continues to pitch as well as she has recently. I see the Lady Indians coming up a little short of a repeat State Champion as they lose to the Byrnes Lady Rebels in the playoffs. A good solid season.

I hope I am wrong about the outlooks of the Tribe's baseball and softball teams as my blood is black and gold. GO INDIANS!!

Until Next Time.