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Nebraska City Softball team competed in the Syracuse tournament this past weekend going 1-2 on the day, moving their record to 8-2 on the season. Recaps can be found below. Next up for the Pioneers is a JV, Varsity tilt with the Gross Cougars in Omaha on August 31st. First pitch for the JV contest is 5:00, with the varsity game scheduled to start at 6:30.
Fourth Inning Plays Key Role in Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers Blow Out Over Six runs in the fourth inning led Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers past Syracuse Syracuse Rockets Varsity 11-2 on Saturday. The offensive onslaught by Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers was led by Emma Smailys, Sydnee Nickels, Kendyl Schmitz, and Rylee Packet, all knocking in runs in the inning. The Pioneers got on the board in the first inning. Nickels's sac fly scored one run for the Pioneers. The Pioneers put up six runs in the fourth inning. Smailys, Nickels, Schmitz, and Packet each drove in runs during the inning. Schmitz led the Pioneers to victory in the pitcher's circle. The pitcher surrendered two runs on three hits over four innings, striking out four. Schmitz led Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers with two hits in three at bats. Yutan-Mead Patriots Tops Pioneers 7-6 Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers's effort to come back from down six runs in the fourth inning came up just short, as they fell 7-6 to Yutan-Mead Varsity on Saturday. the Pioneers scored four runs in the failed comeback on a fielder's choice by Emma Cowden, a groundout by Rylee Packet, a error, and a single by Emma Smailys. The Pioneers collected six hits and Yutan-Mead Patriots Varsity had ten in the high-scoring affair. The Pioneers got things started in the first inning when Cowden doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. Yutan-Mead Patriots Varsity knotted the game up at one in the bottom of the second inning, when Alexis Polak singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. Yutan-Mead Patriots Varsity pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Shaylynn Campbell tripled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run, Maycee Hays singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run, and Taylor Novak singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run. The Pioneers scored five runs in the sixth inning. The Pioneers put the pressure on, lead by a single by Smailys, a groundout by Packet, a fielder's choice by Cowden, and an error on a ball put in play by Rylee Stracke. Yutan-Mead Patriots Varsity scored three runs in the fourth inning. The offensive onslaught by Yutan-Mead Patriots Varsity was led by Campbell and Laycee Josoff, all driving in runs in the inning. Kendyl Schmitz was in the pitcher's circle for Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers. The righty lasted five innings, allowing ten hits and seven runs while striking out seven. The Pioneers tallied six hits. Emilee Marth and Smailys each managed multiple hits for the Pioneers. Smailys and Marth each collected two hits to lead Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers. The Pioneers was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Sydnee Nickels had the most chances in the field with six. Freeman Falcons Varsity Bests Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers In Close Game Both teams were strong in the circle on Saturday, but Freeman Falcons Varsity was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers on Saturday. Kendyl Schmitz started the game for Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers and recorded 15 outs. One bright spot for Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers was a single by Emma Smailys in the first inning. Paige Mahler was on the rubber for Freeman Falcons Varsity. The hurler lasted five innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out eight and walking one. Schmitz led things off in the pitcher's circle for Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers. The righthander lasted five innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out one. Smailys and Sydnee Nickels each collected one hit to lead Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers. Dakota Haner led Freeman Falcons Varsity with two hits in three at bats. Freeman Falcons Varsity didn't commit a single error in the field.
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Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers Defeats Omaha North Vikings Varsity in a Blow-Out Victory
Nebraska City Pioneers cruised to an easy victory over Omaha North Vikings Varsity 12-2 on Thursday The Pioneers got on the board in the first inning. An error scored one run for the Pioneers. The Pioneers tallied four runs in the third inning. The offensive firepower by the Pioneers was led by Sydnee Nickels, Emma Cowden, and Kendyl Schmitz, all driving in runs in the frame. Schmitz earned the win for the Pioneers. The righty allowed three hits and two runs over four innings, striking out seven and walking one. Callie Vaske toed the rubber for Omaha North Vikings Varsity. The pitcher went three and two-thirds innings, allowing 12 runs on ten hits and striking out three. The Pioneers collected ten hits on the day. Cowden, Emma Smailys, and Schmitz all collected multiple hits for the Pioneers. Schmitz, Smailys, and Cowden each collected two hits to lead the Pioneers. The Pioneers didn't commit a single error in the field. Nickels had the most chances in the field with seven. Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers Takes Victory Over Omaha Central Eagles Varsity Nebraska City Pioneers beat Omaha Central Eagles Varsity 6-3 on Friday. The Pioneers opened up scoring in the first inning, when Sydnee Nickels doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs. Kendyl Schmitz took the win for the Pioneers. The pitcher allowed three hits and three runs over six innings, striking out five. Grace Titus was in the circle for Omaha Central Eagles Varsity. Titus lasted six innings, allowing eight hits and six runs while striking out two. The Pioneers totaled eight hits in the game. Emilee Marth, Nickels, and Emma Smailys all had multiple hits for the Pioneers. Smailys, Nickels, and Marth each managed two hits to lead the Pioneers. The Pioneers didn't commit a single error in the field. Nickels had six chances in the field, the most on the team. The Nebraska City varsity softball team moved to 5-0 on the season with a hotly contested win over their Trailblazer Conference foes the Ralston Rams. The Pioneer Junior Varsity team also got the win improving their record to 2-0.
With both teams battling the extreme heat, the Rams jumped out early scoring three runs in the first inning, but the Pioneers battled back to tie the game. Going into the fourth with the game tied at 4, Junior Bianca Hoy singled on the first pitch of her at bat scoring the winning run. Senior Kendyl Schmitz picked up the win for Pioneers. Schmitz lasted seven innings, allowing five hits and four runs while striking out six. Wagner took the loss for the Rams. The hurler surrendered five runs on eight hits over seven innings, striking out six. Emma Cowden went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers in hits. The Pioneers didn't commit a single error in the field led by a solid effort from Sydnee Nickels handling five hits. Next up for the Pioneers is a trip to Syracuse for the eight team Syracuse Invitational. This year's tournament field includes Auburn, Yutan, Freeman, Wahoo, Cass County, and fellow Trailblazers the Plattsmouth Blue Devils. The Pioneers open up with the host Syracuse Rockets at 9:00 am. The full tournament bracket can be seen below. For the third straight year in a row, the Pioneer Softball team came home from the Milford Tournament as champions! Milford Game Recap Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers sailed to an easy victory over Milford Eagles Varsity 11-1 on Saturday Milford Eagles Varsity got things moving in the first inning. Addi Mowinkel grounded out, scoring one run. The Pioneers tallied four runs in the fifth inning. Kendyl Schmitz, Rylee Packet, and Emma Smailys powered the big inning with RBIs. Schmitz earned the win for the Pioneers. The righty went six innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out eight and walking zero. The Pioneers totaled 12 hits in the game. Pacie Lee, Sydnee Nickels, Smailys, and Emily Breazile each managed multiple hits for Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers. Breazile, Smailys, Nickels, and Lee each collected two hits to lead Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers. Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Nickels made the most plays with eight. Cass County Game Recap: Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers defeated Cass 7-6 on Saturday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at six with Nebraska City Varsity Pioneers batting in the bottom of the fifth when Emma Cowden singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run. The Pioneers earned the victory despite allowing Cass to score five runs in the first inning. Cass's big inning was driven by an error on a ball put in play by M Steckler and L Green and a single by A Gansewer. Cass opened up scoring in the first inning. An error scored two runs for Cass. Kendyl Schmitz got the win for the Pioneers. Schmitz surrendered one run on six hits over five innings, striking out five and walking one. E Haberg took the loss for Cass. Haberg lasted five innings, allowing 11 hits and seven runs while striking out two and walking one. The Pioneers launched two home runs on the day. Emilee Marth had a four bagger in the first inning. Emma Smailys went for the long ball in the first inning. The Pioneers had 11 hits in the game. Marth, Smailys, and Cowden each managed multiple hits for the Pioneers. Smailys and Marth each collected three hits to lead the Pioneers. There is no recap available for the Wilbur Claytonia game, but the final score was 13-1 in favor of the Pioneers. Sydnee Nickels gave Falls City Tigers Varsity fits, as Nickels bagged four hits in Nebraska City Pioneers's 10-2 victory on Thursday. Nickels tripled in the first, singled in the third, doubled in the fourth, and doubled in the sixth. The Pioneers fired up the offense in the first inning. Emma Smailys hit a solo homer. The Pioneers scored four runs in the fourth inning. Bianca Hoy, Nickels, and Kendyl Schmitz each had RBIs in the frame. Schmitz earned the win for the Pioneers. The righthander went six innings, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out nine. Elyse Poppe was on the rubber for Falls City Tigers Varsity. The pitcher surrendered ten runs on 12 hits over five innings, striking out one. The Pioneers launched three home runs on the day. Emilee Marth went for the long ball in the first and third innings. Smailys put one out in the first inning. The Pioneers scattered 12 hits in the game. Nickels, Marth, and Schmitz each racked up multiple hits for the Pioneers. Nickels led the Pioneers with four hits in four at bats. August 12, 2021
By: Coach Vonfeldt Falling short three wins of tying the school record of number of wins in a single season (20 wins in a single season is the record), Nebraska City girls softball team worked over the summer in order to prepare for the upcoming 2021 season. Ninety percent of the girls had perfect attendance at the field practices and 8 girls had perfect attendance in the weight room. The freshman competed well in the opening Freshman State Tournament at the beginning of August. The following girls earned Freshman All State Honors: Emerson Becker (2nd team), Taryn Godsey and Rylee Packet both earned honorable mention. The Nebraska City girls will start their season with a Jamboree game against Omaha Mercy on Tuesday, August 17th and open the season on Thursday, August 19th against Falls City at home. With strong leadership from Kendyl Schmitz and Emily Breazile, the Nebraska City Pioneers are expected to compete well against all of their competitors this upcoming season. |
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