SOFTBALL
Athletics Receive Academic Honors
Gordon College was the only two-year institution in the state of Georgia who placed a squad on the 2010 NJCAA Spring All-Academic Teams list. Directed by Head Coach Ally Carter-Hattermann, women’s softball posted an overall team GPA of 3.17. The minimum grade point average requirement for consideration is a team GPA of 3.00. In addition to the team award, three student-athletes were named Distinguished Academic All-American. Sophomores Corby Holmes, Caitlin Moyer, and Maegan Phillips all recorded grade point averages of 3.80 or higher to earn this honor. Congratulations on a job well done!
05. 05. 2010Season Ends With Three All-Region Selections
The final home game against league-leader Middle Georgia College was a difficult way to end the season for a group of very talented sophomores. GC battled the Lady Warriors throughout the game but would fall in the nightcap 6 - 4. Angela Barkman, Brandy Briscoe, Corby Holmes, Ivy Lancaster, Lacee Landrum, Caitlin Moyer, Maegan Phillips, Dixie Stewart and Taylor Wilkes would close out their career against MGC. However, all nine student-athletes played a big role in building a solid program for Gordon College. Even after the season, the efforts of three Highlanders were recognized by the GJCAA for All-Region honors. Corby Holmes, Caitlin Moyer and Taylor Wilkes were named to the second team for their outstanding play. Congratulations!
04. 24. 2010Softball Pushed To Sunday
Wet weather has pushed today's scheduled softball doubleheader with Middle Georgia College to Sunday. First pitch for Sophomore Day is set for 3 p.m. at the Athletic Complex.
04. 22. 2010It Doesn't Get Any Bigger!
It all comes down to the next three days and the final four games for Gordon College! By Saturday, the dust will clear and the conference standings will be determined. On the line for the Highlanders is a possible post-season playoff spot in the GJCAA tournament. Competition for this coveted prize begins today (April 22) as GC welcomes Georgia Military College for a 4 p.m. doubleheader at the Athletic Complex.
04. 18. 2010Hanging Tough and Hanging On
The odds seem to be stacked against the Gordon College softball team. Injuries have depleted the roster and some games have slipped through their grasp this season. However, the Highlanders made a big statement on Saturday as they swept South Georgia College in an important conference doubleheader. The two victories kept them alive for a possible playoff spot in the GJCAA post-season tournament.
04. 15. 2010Ouch! Injuries Plague Highlanders
Another softball player suffered another broken bone and it couldn't come at a more crucial time. The Highlanders are now 20 - 20 on the year and have slipped to 4 - 8 in conference play. With just three more league doubleheaders, each game becomes extremely important and this weekend is no exception. Gordon College will meet South Georgia on Saturday in Douglas with the winner keeping their hopes alive for a playoff spot. The Tigers are 17 - 17 on the year and have a 5 - 7 mark in the league.
04. 08. 2010Forecast: Rain Today, Softball Tomorrow
With wet weather in the forecast today, the Gordon College - Darton College doubleheader has been rescheduled for tomorrow (Friday, April 9) at 2 p.m.
04. 07. 2010Darton Due In Thursday
Another important doubleheader awaits the Gordon College softball team as 2009 Region Champion Darton College will arrive on campus Thursday (April 8) for a 4 p.m. start at the Athletic Complex. The Highlanders are 19 - 15 on the season along with a 3 - 3 mark in the conference. A strong performance against the Cavaliers would strengthen playoff possibilities for GC. On the other hand, Darton will bring an 18 - 12 record to Barnesville and will look to improve on a conference best 3 - 1 standing.
03. 30. 2010One Run Makes Difference In Both Games
It came down to one run in both games as Gordon College dropped the first game of the doubleheader to Cleveland State (TN) Community College 3 - 2. However, GC came right back and took the second game with a 2 - 1 decision over the Lady Cougars. The Highlanders would strike first on a homerun by catcher Caitlin Moyer and then seal the victory late in the game on an RBI single by Angela Barkman. Gordon College (19 - 15) will now enjoy the Easter break and return to action on April 8 when they host Darton College in a conference doubleheader.
03. 29. 2010Exciting Softball Fills Sunday Slate
Extra innings and a late rally made it an exciting day for softball as Gordon College picked up another conference split on Sunday against Coastal Georgia. Game 1 provided a solid pitching performance on both sides of the diamond as Gordon's Lacee Landrum fanned sevens batters in five innings. However, Coastal Georgia's Amber May stole the spotlight with twelve strikeouts and secured the win in extra innings 8 - 5. A disastrous ninth inning doomed the Highlanders as five runs crossed the plate for the visitors from Brunswick.