[1bassman]

I'm interested to see how Jenkins will fare without Rachel Thacker as the everyday pitcher next season. Depending on how they adapt to that will probably determine how far they make it in the post season in 2010.

If I had to guess, you might see Kayla Stambaugh move across the diamond to first while she platoons as pitcher with Brooke Webb (who should be their number one). I think you'll see Sierra Kiser on the field full-time next season as well if she can prove herself defensively. Her bat came around nicely.

In order to win the region, however, Jenkins needs...NEEDS... more hustle in center and right on defense and has to have a more consistant bat from Hillary Brashear. And for God's sake let Ali Goff swing the bat. They know she's gonna slap hit every time and they are throwing her out at first far too much. Mix it up a bit!

You are right about Thacker. She has been the starting pitcher for JHS for 6 years. It will be interesting to see how things shake out with her gone next year. Webb will do well as long as she can be consistent. I agree that Kiser will probably be on the field full time next year. Lesha Fleming may be on the field full time next year as well. As you have said in a previous post I must respectfully disagree about the center and right fielders. I thought they were two of the most consistent defensive players throughout the whole season. The overwhelming majority of defensive meltdowns that led to unearned runs that cost the Lady Cavs some wins occurred in the infield. Also, there are some of the girls that need to become better baserunners. Several times throughtout the season base running blunders cost the team dearly.I agree with your comment about Brashear and that Goff with her speed and baserunning needs to be used in a manner to make her a more effective weapon. I never quite understood why she was moved down in the order from the leadoff spot.