SOFTBALL
Fruitport softball team pushes powerful Oakridge in district finals, but ends up falling in 10 dramatic innings
The Trojans went 1-1 on the day, with a victory over Whitehall in the semifinals before the close loss in the title game
The Trojans went 1-1 on the day, with a victory over Whitehall in the semifinals before the close loss in the title game
The Ironmen played most of the game without starting QB Alex Carder, who left early due to a recurring injury
The Ironmen, 4-0, will be trying to win their second straight league title, but will have to get past a talented opponent that nearly beat them in April
Niswonger, known to fans as the beloved mascot 'FE the Foundry Bull,' was tragically killed in a motorcyle accident on May 10
The Trojans, who finished the season with a 16-16 record, lost for the ninth time by a single run
Sophomore pitcher Avery Lambers was excellent, striking out 10 batters in five innings of work
The best part is that four of the five pitchers are underclassmen and are expected back next season
The Trojans trailed 7-1 in Game 2, then rallied to win 14-10 and complete the sweep