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Softball team learns by playing

By Deborah Yates, Staff writer

Losing a game does not mean the team did not play their best. It simply means they have to learn more to play well enough to win. This is true for the Reedsport Community Charter School’s girls softball team. They are such a young and inexperienced team that every game becomes a learning experience.

“I wish we had junior varsity programs for the girls,” said head coach Jennie Marsh. “We have a lot of young players and no seniors. We have girls that don’t know how to swing the bat.”

Knowing that a young team can grow into a winning team, Marsh has enlisted the aid of three volunteers, all Reedsport graduates and former softball players, to help coach the team.

“Ashley Edgar, Deanne Heubner and Vanessa are all a great help,” Marsh said. “It is nice to feel comfortable having the kids go with coaches who know what they are doing.”

The team has faced three tough challengers so far this season. Each game has brought a new opportunity to learn something about how the game of softball is played.

Yoncalla High School (March 28) 

“We were not hitting the ball very well,” Marsh said. “We scored nine runs, but we lost 19-9 for the first game and 10-0 for the second.”

Days Creek High School (March 30)

This was a much better game for the Reedsport team. The players were down 5-0, but then they scored four runs. The game was over when one of the players struck out. The final score was Days Creek 5-4.

Glendale High School

Another learning experience for the Reedsport team.

“This was not a good one,” Marsh said. “We had 12 errors and they had 12 runs. Two of our players were hurt in the game. The final score was 12-0, Glendale.”

Marsh has great hopes for the future of her young team.

“Once we get into a good groove, they will do well,” Marsh said. “By the end of the season we are going to surprise people.”