Before joining the Houston Chronicle Marcus worked at the Texarkana Gazette in East Texas and at the Victoria Advocate as a sports writer. Episcopal's stats have been entered for the 5-4 win vs. Cuero on 3/3/2023 2:00 PM. According to the Grand Jury indictment, Overheul is charged with six counts of attempting to produce or engage in sexually explicit conduct of minors dating back to August 2016. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. I'm interested in (please check all that apply). Hesitant, maybe at first, the four student-athletes made the leap to baseball. 2022-23 Regular Season: 17-10/Finished 4th in District 17-6A. On 3/3, the Bellaire varsity softball team lost their home conference game against Heights (Houston, TX) by a score of 6-3. Bellaire coach Brien Tuffly won his 600th game of his coaching career at Bellaire High School on April 17. , . And the senior boys are down to their last swing for a District championship. STAFF Head Coach: Brien Tuffly Asst. The girls, and athletic director, credited the coaches for the smooth transition to the baseball field. It was a little nerve racking, Huffman said. Episcopal's stats have been entered for the 17-3 win @ Kinkaid on 4/18/2023 5:00 PM. That was followed by several hits by the Bellaire Cardinals the next two innings, scoring another three runs. Marcus Gutierrez is a sports writer for the Observer Newspapers and The News Advocate, where he has worked since September 2018. When I went to his house to try and speak to family members, no one answered the door. Bellaire maintained their lead despite Memorial scoring another run in the 6th inning, and extended it when Mia Lopez turned her double into a run around the bases on Mustang errors. Houston ISD athletic director Andre Walker was on hand to present Tuffly with a plaque for his 600th win and a district title trophy for the lady Cardinals. I didnt make it there, but I ran.". We all got to practice (pitching), Karysn said. Tuffly never thought that he would be at Bellaire for 24 years. Episcopal's stats have been entered for the 4-0 win @ Caney Creek on 2/7/2023 4:30 PM. After blanking Sam. Coaches Roxanne Perez Caroline Cox Administration Principal: Michael Niggli Athletic Director: District: 20/6A Bellaire High School Softball Boosters, Inc. President: Curt Shelley Treasurer: Harris Reid Secretary: Meric Pinkerton Vice President: PHOTOS (Top) Bay City Western celebrates coach Tim McDonald's 800th win April 8. Unfortunately, the numbers were just not there to support a softball team. It was very nice to get phone calls all the way back from girls from my first team and for them to know it even happened.. Andrew Geesner, 36, pleaded guilty . Then the pitches started getting thrown, and the excitement may have been kicked up a notch. In all, a dozen players from the same five schools Lamar, Bellaire, Westside, Chavez, and Sam Houston were named to the second team. We kind of expect it.. Bellaire, Lamar softball players take many spots on first team all-district, Here are your picks for the Best of the Capital Region 2023. They are like my own kids, Menendez said. Westerns success on the field this season is the result of a simple formula: good pitching, solid defense and the ability to manufacture runs. There was a video camera set up, and the red light triggered that, the dad said. The Lady Cards celebrated seniors Callie Hester, Margaret Reid, and Claire Shelley after their win against Westbury on Tuesday night. 6 in the Texas Girls Coaches Association 's Class 5A state rankings. You decide how often you want to attend. The couple have three daughters: Lauren, Taylor and Emily. Gaylord St. Mary's baseball and softball teams opened up the week on Monday, April 24 with a Ski Valley Conference doubleheader with Bellaire. Victoria Granchelli, Holley Phelps, Taylor Bermudes, and Erin Garza were the second team Cardinals. He now has a new and cherished . On 4/25, the Episcopal varsity softball team lost their home non-conference game against HCYA (Houston, TX) by a score of 4-1. Hayden Houser of Stratford Softball. There are no softball coaches near Bellaire, TX that match your criteria. If me, as the head coach, has a lot of wins, that means the school has a lot of wins. 866-495-5172. It was a very difficult time for sure, seeing the hurt in her.. She really was a big help and she did a great job with running this program for so many years.. The Bellaire High grad has coached hundreds of girls of all ages in countless leagues. Huffman, Dawson and Clark all got their first at bats out of the way. A Chronicle investigation reveals the extent of the ballot paper shortage in Harris County's November election, including how the shortages could impact the future of Texas' election laws. A lot of them go on to play softball, become parents, go off to medical school and law school, said Tuffly about his former players. I am really excited and cannot wait to get started, Menendez said. It does help, Neitzel said. On 4/18, the Episcopal varsity softball team won their away conference game against Kinkaid (Houston, TX) by a score of 17-3. But thats when one of the girls says she noticed something was off. They are really trying to make us feel were at home, and that were welcome, she continued. Menendez, 45, has scripted a lengthy softball coaching career, spanning more than a decade. Does N.Y. already have authority to bust illegal pot shops? It was a super cool moment, and a super fun day.. The Law Did Not Treat Them Kindly. And just to make it a little more personal, Sacred Heart is coached by Earl Hartman, who coached McDonald and is one of the 10 ahead of him on the all-time list; and McDonalds nephew, Joe McDonald, was the starting pitcher for the Irish. All plan to try working harder than the boys. But his style has always been small ball, all the way. She oversees all aspects of the program and works most closely on the field with the pitchers. GOP leaders say ballot shortage was targeted at Republicans. They have all that experience, and theyve shared all their memories with us. His dad served as the assistant baseball coach and head football coach for the Eagles before his unexpected death at the age of 54. We tallied the votes from this years Best of the Capital Region contest in 100 categories. That is awesome, awesome, awesome we hope that you stick around to win 600 more. Now theyre being more incorporative. Glenn wasnt worried about giving up a run in the first inning to the Lady Wolves. We also want to get the aggressiveness back. Small numbers forced the cancellation of girls softball for this spring. Were kind of known for our small ball, and we kind of got away from that. I was getting a little nervous, but I was able to finish the game off. Knights second homer of the game, a solo-shot with one out in the fifth was her eighth of the season, setting a new River school record. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. I want them to have fun and we want to win.. ST. JOE Bellaire softball coach Dave Menendez has been waiting all season for his Lady Big Reds to play a complete game and his team did just that Friday afternoon against visiting River. (Top photo by Julie Clark, action photos by Kendall Fischer. Congratulations to Bellaire Cardinals Softball! He succeeds Melissa Lahna who held the post for 17 years. Both teams have also dominated the all-district selections that came afterwards and this spring was no different. Cole Robinson is among the seniors seeking that first title. It took just three games, and a bit of serendipity, to become the 11th coach in state history to reach 800. Getting to be part of that historic moment was a thrill for the current Western players. He said he wont retire until his passion for the game is gone. Their eyes are now opened wider as a result, and they are better prepared to compete as they head to Central Lake on Monday. Bellaire finished with six first teamers and virtually every starter and even a couple of key reserves were also recognized. We are streaming live high school softball in the KPRC 2+ app Saturday afternoon starting at 12:20 p.m. The. Episcopal's stats have been entered for the 10-2 win vs. HCYA on 4/4/2023 4:00 PM. Bellaire junior pitcher Rylee Glenn in the circle for the Lady Cardinals. Overheul has three kids of his own. Makenna Bellaire #15 Nickname: Mak Number: 15 Bats: R Throws: R Primary Pos: C Secondary Pos: 1st Height: 5' 7" Weight: 150 Team Information Team Name: Tampa Mustangs Ray Head Coach: Sean Christensen Coach Email: CoachSean1928@gmail.com Coach Phone: (813) 417-8607 School High School: Land O'Lakes High School Grad Year: 2025 The dad said he is gravely upset about his childs innocence being taken away from her. ), By Paul Costanzo Bellaire junior pitcher Rylee Glenn tossed a complete game with 12 strikeouts as the Lady Cardinals defeated Westside 8-4 to wrap up the District 18-6A title. 40 Players/Coaches: Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk: Season 2014/2015: 43 Players/Coaches: Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk: Season 2013/2014: 35 Players/Coaches: Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk: Season 2012/2013: 26 Players/Coaches: Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk: Season 2011/2012: 28 Players/Coaches: Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk: Season 2010/2011: 35 Players/Coaches: Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk . To add and automatically sync the schedule to your calendar, add "Bellaire Softball" to your calendar. The indictment also notifies Overheul that the United States intends to forfeit electronic devices used in the commission of the charged offenses. The other top award was the Coach of the Year and that went to Keith Hathaway at Chavez after the Lobos had one of their best seasons ever this year and were in playoff contention, despite still having their problems against teams like Bellaire, Lamar and Westside. We couldnt hold them down at all., Today's breaking news and more in your inbox, Copyright The Times Leader | https://www.timesleaderonline.com | 200 S. Fourth St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935 | 740-633-1131, That is the first complete game we have played all season,, And the fact that we did not commit and error is absolutely huge for us., We are usually on the other side of things like that,, It was nice seeing Pacifico have a good game, she is only a freshman and doesnt start every game for us. It was as if he was playing music, the dad said. They were worried about the boys picking on us and treating us like we werent going to be as good as them, recalled Clark of the post-practice meeting. Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells story, E. Jean Carroll resumes testimony in Trump rape trial after mistrial denied, Michael J. We congratulate them for all their accomplishments on and off the field! Mark Mulligan/Staff photographer Show More . No other organization offers this! 0:04. UEFA Pro Course 2022-24 | U19 Head Coach | Academy Director at SC Dnipro-1. Huffman is senior now. I treat the girls like how I want to be treated. Softball: Bellaire coach Brien Tuffly secures 600th win, District 18-6A title. The primary function of the Association is to conduct postseason tournaments and to help member schools have rules and guidelines to follow and enforce locally to promote equitable . I feel like it does help, because whenever were in a situation in a game, were prepared for the moment. She experienced running the 90-foot bases, after being used to the 60-foot base distances in softball. I got to know the varsity girls real well this past season. After Ava Wohnhas walked Rylee Knight followed with a two-run blast with Hannah Raper going back-to-back to cut the deficit to 5-4. The Clay County Sheriffs Office was alerted, and then the Department of Homeland Security got involved. South Portland baseball and softball teams win, Microcap Drone Company Is Helping Rebuild Ukraine, Elkridge man arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography, Press box collapses during softball tournament in West Virginia, Why unsealing the Denny Sanford documents is important for the public's right to know. On 2/24, the Bellaire varsity softball team lost their neutral tournament game against Liberty (TX) by a score of 6-0. He originally expected to spend two years with the Lady Cardinals and then find another opportunity. A onetime coach for Deer Park high school's girls softball team who had a sexual relationship with a student was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in prison. STAFF Head Coach: Brien Tuffly Asst. On HoustonChronicle.com: Heres how to help beautify Brays Bayou, Its something special to win 600 games at the same school for 24 years, Tuffly said. 800 against his alma mater, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart, in a game that was a late addition to the schedule. While McDonald knew how close he was to the milestone coming into the season, he wasnt planning on making a big deal of it. LinkedIn . On 3/14, the Bellaire varsity softball team lost their away tournament game against New Hope (AL) by a score of 9-2. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Bellaire won two close games in the best of three. But it turns out he was more than a goofball. Episcopal's stats have been entered for the 4-1 loss vs. HCYA on 4/25/2023 4:00 PM. I will answer any questions that they may have. The Michigan High School Athletic Association, Inc., is a private, voluntary association for public, private and parochial secondary schools which choose to join and participate in the organization. Bellaire Cardinal Softball COMING UP: Bi-District Playoffs April 25-29th Varsity vs TBD Time: TBD Location: TBD Check back for Details! For quite some time now, the Bellaire and Lamar girls softball teams have dominated the HISD district they have played in. On 3/25, the Bellaire varsity softball team won their home conference game against Chavez (Houston, TX) by a score of 12-0. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. I want to get our numbers back up. They had cupcakes, and my AD got a plaque made for me, McDonald said. He has served as Bellaire Softball League director while also coaching 10U, 12U and 14U teams. Things were pretty straight forward last spring for Bella Huffman, Karysn Fischer, Alex Dawson and Brooklynn Clark. -Located in Bellaire off of Chimney Rock and Bellaire Blvd. Clear Springs HS baseball team take on Clear Brook HS at 2:50 p.m. Pacifico led off with a home run while Schmidt had a two-run single in the frame and Rose chased home the game-winning run with a two-out base hit to center. It sounds like a Hollywood script, but thats just how it all fell into place, McDonald said. Lamar dominated the all-district pitching list with two Redskins senior Bianca Lilly and sophomore Danielle Allen taking three of the first team selections. Personally, Im thankful for the opportunity to be the coach at Bellaire.. Im proud to represent this program. 1 outdoor team practice along with 3 optional indoor training sessions. Menendez takes the Big Reds reins with some definitive goals in mind. Episcopal's stats have been entered for the 10-2 win vs. Legacy School of Sport Sciences on 3/10/2023 4:00 PM. We just play together as a team we trust each other, make plays and get the job done, junior catcher Bryce Neitzel said. Illinois college softball coach Tyra Perry and Michigan State coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley will meet in a three-game series in what is believed to be the first matchup between Black female softball coaches at Power Five programs. We want to congratulate you on your 600th victory, Walker said. Central unloads on Bellaire in softball Local Sports Apr 6, 2023 BUBBA KAPRAL For The Times Leader ST. JOE - If you are Buck Davidson, it doesn't get much better than Wednesday afternoon. Bellaire capped things off with five in the bottom of the inning with three walks and an error lending a hand. Please check out in-person coaches instead. Shreveport Times. It is a different monster. I was struggling a little bit at the beginning, but I was glad to come through for my team. On Saturday Bellaire came from behind when Claire Shelley got the Lady Cardinals moving with a three-run homer in the 3rd inning. "We played pretty well. The Redskins two other first-teamers were third baseman Samantha Charles and shortstop Gessenia de la Cruz, who is headed to Oklahoma State. Episcopal's stats have been entered for the 10-3 loss vs. St. Agnes Academy on 3/30/2023 4:04 PM. Freshman Libby Brown, who was a solid hitter and solid in the infield, earned the award for the Cardinals and freshman Raquel Vera, who was the only ninth grader on the Lamar varsity, took that award for the Redskins. Bellaire Softball Advances to Area Playoffs. Fisher is a junior.