Softball
Varsity, 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…
Read MoreQueen of Quad championship game: Golden Dawgs place 2nd
Maya Wenger slides into home. Isabella Parry hits a double. Front from left, Isabella Parry, Brynley Fry, Madi Miller, Vayda Wilmoth, Ella Tomlinson; second row from left, Kaylee Nickelson, Peyton Neiger, Addison Davis, Arabella Wenger, Brayleigh Mast, Brooke Compston, Maya Wenger; third row from left, Coaches James Holder, Savannah Wenger, Doug Wenger. Golden Dawgs 13, Lunachicks 0 The…
Read MoreSOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UPDATE: Golden Dawgs win one lose one in pool play games
PHOTOS BY DEB WENGER Madi Miller Arabella Wenger pitches Golden Dawgs 22 Wooster 6 The Golden Dawgs sprinkled 19 hits over the field on their way to defeating Wooster in their 2nd pool play game today. Madi Miller, Maya Wenger, Peyton Neiger, and Brooke Compston went three for three at the plate to lead the…
Read MoreNorthwestern Queen of the Quad Tournament update: Golden Dawgs, 8, Norwayne, 2
PHOTOS BY Chelsy Fry and Jennifer Parry 12u Golden Dawgs Vayda Wilmoth sends the ball to the outfield for a double. Maya Wenger shows bunt to advance a runner. Peyton Neiger Golden Dawgs 8 Norwayne 2 The 12u Golden Dawgs came away with a win against Norwayne this evening in their opening pool play game…
Read MoreEND TO SPECIAL SOFTBALL SEASON: Lady Dawgs knocked out of tourney by Falcons; JV finish 11-1 in WCAL
PHOTO BY LISA McGINTY | LMC Photography Dalton’s Elle Mooney PHOTO BY LISA McGINTY | LMC Photography Dalton’s Lexi Vazquez JV PHOTOS BY DEB WENGER Front left to right: Skyler McConnell, Ava Nussbaum, Jordan Peters, Lauren Falb, Chloe Simmons, A.J. Lehman, Matea Martinez Back left to right: Coach Paige Miller, Coach Nikki Budner, Amara Horner,…
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