Softball
Bringing the storm: Lady Dawgs defeat Smithies in rain-delayed contest
PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton senior Alexis Vazquez keeps her eye on the ball. Dalton’s Ava Fivecoat pitches March 28 during the season opener against Smithville. By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer After having their season opening game against Tuslaw canceled for rain, Dalton High School’s varsity softball team…
Read MoreHOME RUN HITTER: Dalton grad breaks softball records for UNOH Racers
PHOTO BY MIKE CAMPBELL Tess Denning bats for University of Northwestern Ohio against Rochester on April 3. Denning, a Dalton graduate, broke records for the Racers and was 10th in the nation for home runs last season. PHOTO BY JORDAN THOMAS HARMON | JH Photography Dalton graduate Tess Denning slides to base April 24…
Read MoreA field of their own: Dalton softball players, alumnae break in new field dedicated to Howard J. Wenger
PHOTO BY KURT IMMLER | DGKN Front, Howard and Sandy Wenger; back from left, Jeff Wenger and wife, Jill, Preston Wenger, Coy Wenger, H.J. Wenger, Stephanie Wenger and Greg at the field dedicated to Howard J. Wenger. PHOTO BY THE DGKN A nice crowd showed up July 12 for the dedication of Dalton High School’s new softball field. PHOTO…
Read MoreCommunity invited to softball senior day
PHOTO BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton senior Emily Snyder DGKN staff report DALTON The high school varsity softball team will be honoring its seniors April 30 and the community is invited to join in the celebration. Senior Day includes a double-header beginning at 11 a.m. and everyone is invited to come out and…
Read MoreVarsity, JV softball mark wins
PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton JV centerfielder Matea Martinez scoops the ball to make a play. Dalton JV softball player Savannah Wenger looks to make a play. By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer Dalton High School’s varsity softball team earned its first win of the season when the Lady Dawgs…
Read MoreLady Dawgs finally take diamond for 2022 season
PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton’s Joey Reynolds with the out at second. Joey Reynolds and Ava Fivecoat celebrate an out. By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer After the first games of the 2022 season were postponed because of weather and field conditions, Dalton High School’s varsity softball team was finally…
Read MoreField of dreams comes true for Dalton softball players
By JACQUI L. HERSHBERGER DGKN correspondent A dream of almost 10 years is weeks away from being realized for Dalton High School — a new softball field. “It has been the desire of the school district to provide our high school softball program with their own field. For a long time, the teams have been…
Read MoreSoftball season springs into action
PHOTO PROVIDED Dalton softball’s first scrimmage win 16-11 over Fairless. Amber Jager had a grand slam over the fence to start her senior year. The teams celebrated Fairless’ softball coach, Julie Tull-Morrison, with flowers and wearing pink for “Coach Julie,” being a breast cancer fighter/survivor. By ARIEL STAHLER DGKN sports writer Experience can play a…
Read MoreDalton softball field to be ready by spring
PHOTO BY KURT IMMLER | DGKN Dalton Local Schools’ softball field has been anticipated for years. The project is progressing downtown thanks to contributions by local businesses and community members. DGKN staff report DALTON Part of downtown has been sporting a new look as Dalton Local Schools’ softball field is taking shape to be ready…
Read MoreDalton represented in 10u softball tourney
Pictured from left, front: Cali Steiner, Aubrey Maibach, Kennah Hignight, Charlotte Carpenter, Dayla Ryder, Sidda Chubbuck Middle row: Savannah Peppard, Gracie Clark, Ava Reed, Skylar Fletcher, Annabelle Combs Top row: Coaches Karl Chubbuck, Dustin Fletcher, Katy Chubbuck Submitted by DAVIDA HAMSHER Dalton was represented in the 10 and Under Summer Slam softball tournament in…
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