2008-09 Headlines

Season
Softball upended by Misericordia and Bethany in ECAC South Region tournament
Softball upended by Misericordia and Bethany in ECAC South Region tournament

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College softball team saw its 2009 season come to an end on Saturday, with a pair of losses in the ECAC Division III South Region Tournament at Huntingdon’s West End Field.

Softball’s Tara Carl named ESPN The Magazine Third team Academic All-District
Softball’s Tara Carl named ESPN The Magazine Third team Academic All-District

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College senior Tara Carl (Duke Center, Pa. / Otto-Eldred) has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District softball squad as a Third team selection, it was announced Thursday by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Juniata to host ECAC Division III South Region Softball Tournament as no. 1 seed
Juniata to host ECAC Division III South Region Softball Tournament as no. 1 seed

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College softball team has been selected as the number one seed and host for the 2009 ECAC Division III South Region Softball Tournament, which will take place on Saturday-Sunday, May 9-10, in Huntingdon, Pa.

Juniata places five on All-Landmark Conference softball team
Juniata places five on All-Landmark Conference softball team

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College had five players – a pair of first team selections, and three second team honorees – on the All-Landmark Conference softball team, which was unveiled on Monday.

Softball falls to Susquehanna in Landmark tourney opener
Softball falls to Susquehanna in Landmark tourney opener

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Susquehanna University pitcher Cara Swerdlow held Juniata College in check with 12 strikeouts while allowing just three hits, as the Eagles fell to the Crusaders, 5-1, in Saturday’s opening round game of the 2009 Landmark Conference Softball Tournament at Moravian College’s Blue & Grey Field.

Softball’s Landmark tourney run ends with second loss of the day to Susquehanna
Softball’s Landmark tourney run ends with second loss of the day to Susquehanna

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Juniata College softball dropped a 3-2 decision to Susquehanna University in the second of its two elimination bracket games on Saturday in the 2009 Landmark Conference Softball Tournament, bringing Juniata’s season to a close with its second loss of the day to the Crusaders.

Softball splits doubleheader with Penn State-Altoona
Softball splits doubleheader with Penn State-Altoona

ALTOONA, Pa. – Junior Alyssa Erb (Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg) fanned 10 Penn State-Altoona batters to lead Juniata College softball to a 5-1 win over the Lions, in the first game of the schools’ doubleheader Wednesday at Stewart Field.

McCool’s bat helps softball post split against York College and set new wins record
McCool’s bat helps softball post split against York College and set new wins record

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Sophomore second baseman Caley McCool (Spring Mills, Pa./Penns Valley) doubled home two runs in the first inning, part of a three-run opening frame that propelled Juniata College to a 4-1 victory over York College (Pa.) in softball action Monday afternoon on Weis Field.

Heinrichs pitched Juniata softball to game two win and twinbill sweep of Catholic
Heinrichs pitched Juniata softball to game two win and twinbill sweep of Catholic

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College freshman Pam Heinrichs (Spring Mills, Pa./Penns Valley) finished off a win in game one and pitched a four-hit complete game victory in game two, to lead the Eagles to a doubleheader sweep of Catholic University on Saturday at Weis Field. Juniata won the first game, 12-8, and completed the sweep with a 4-1 win in game two.

Softball clinches Landmark tourney berth with doubleheader sweep of Merchant Marine
Softball clinches Landmark tourney berth with doubleheader sweep of Merchant Marine

KINGS POINT, N.Y. – Juniata College softball punched its post-ticket for the first time since 2004 with a doubleheader sweep of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Sunday afternoon in Kings Point, N.Y. The Eagles won the first game 7-2, and completed the sweep with a 13-4 victory in the five-inning second game.

Juniata softball swept by Susquehanna in Landmark doubleheader
Juniata softball swept by Susquehanna in Landmark doubleheader

SELINSGROVE, Pa. – Juniata College was held to one run on five hits over two games against Susquehanna University, as the Crusaders swept Juniata, 1-0 and 4-1, in a Landmark Conference softball doubleheader on Tuesday at Sassafras Fields.

Juniata sweeps Scranton in Landmark series, 8-2 and 9-5
Juniata sweeps Scranton in Landmark series, 8-2 and 9-5

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College sophomore second baseman Caley McCool (Spring Mills, Pa./Penns Valley) belted her first career home run, a three-run shot in the third inning, to lead the Eagles to an 8-2 win over the University of Scranton, in the first game of a Landmark Conference softball doubleheader on Sunday afternoon on Weis Field.

Softball drops two at home to Moravian
Softball drops two at home to Moravian

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College softball team was held to a combined seven hits over two games as the Eagles were swept by Moravian College, 2-0 and 6-0, in a Landmark Conference doubleheader on Saturday at Weis Field.

Softball improves to 13-5 with lopsided wins over Lycoming
Softball improves to 13-5 with lopsided wins over Lycoming

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College softball pounded out a combined 16 runs on 24 hits on its way to a doubleheader sweep of Lycoming College by scores of 7-0 and 9-1, Tuesday afternoon at Weis Field.

Softball improves to 11-5 with sweep of Penn State-Altoona
Softball improves to 11-5 with sweep of Penn State-Altoona

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College outfielder Liz Schmitt (Knoxville, Tenn./H. Frank Carey, N.Y.) drove in five runs while catcher Jackie Morley (North Wales, Pa./Archbishop Wood) plated four to lead the Eagles to a doubleheader sweep of Penn State-Altoona, 8-0 and 7-1, Friday afternoon at Weis Field.

Carl named Landmark softball Player of the Week
Carl named Landmark softball Player of the Week

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College senior Tara Carl (Duke Center, Pa./Otto-Eldred) has been named the Landmark Conference Softball Player of the Week, for the week ending March 22, 2009.